The FFA National Convention is now underway, and Minnesota FFA is well represented. One of those in attendance is Minnesota FFA State Secretary, and University of Minnesota Crookston student Dessa Terning, who tells us what part of the National Convention she’s most excited for. 

Terning tells us how the first half of her state officer term has gone, as well as what she’s looking forward to in the second half of her term.

The FFA National Convention runs through November 1 in Indianapolis. 

Audio from Red River Farm Network

Every time around Halloween, you see different posts on social media, warning parents about the potential dangers of potentially tampered candy may cause harm to trick or treaters. However, there’s another danger that is much more common than tampered treats, that parents need to take seriously. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more.

You can find more child safety information and materials on the Safe Kids Grand Forks website at safekidsgf.com.

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach of District 7 including Roseau County is cheering news that President Trump is going to lower tariffs on China. Minnesota soybean farmers lost their top export market due to the trade war.

President Trump told reporters a US-China trade deal could get done pretty soon.

It’s a challenging time for finances in agriculture, and producers across the region are asking how long these financial hardships will last, as they need to plan for the futures of their operations. CoBank CEO Thomas Halverson spoke on the Red River Farm Network and says the uncertainty in the market also leads to very consequential decisions for producers.

Halverson also spoke on the current quality of agricultural loans.

That full story and sound is live right now at kq92.com.