Claire Metzger was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Claire’s favorite thing about high school sports is the sense of belonging and encouragement she receives from her teammates. To Claire, agriculture means educating others on where their food comes from. Claire is involved in volleyball, FFA, Student Council, youth group, and 4-H, and she’s a member of Fergus Falls Saddle Club and Minnesota High School Rodeo (MNHSRA). Claire has always loved animals and goats, so after graduation, she plans to become a large animal vet that specializes in reproductive health. 

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Brock Robinson was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field/mat. Brock’s favorite thing about high school sports is the team spirit and competitiveness. To Brock, agriculture means raising and growing food to feed the world. Brock is involved in football, wrestling, track and field, FFA, 4-H, and NJHS. He also likes to help those in his community however he can. After graduation, Brock plans to become a diesel mechanic. 

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Carol Witt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the course. Her favorite thing about high school sports is the connections she gets to make with her teammates and opponents. Over the years, Carol’s passion for agriculture has grown. She realized there is a spot for everyone in agriculture and you can learn many life skills. Carol is actively involved in cheer and golf, FFA, 4-H, Student Council, National Honors Society, Beta Club, Key Club, and National History Honors Society. She is also highly involved in volunteer community activities. Carol is still deciding on what she would like to do after high school graduation, but she is considering a degree in agriculture communications, agriculture education, or something else. 

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Clayton Meyermann was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is the bond he’s made with his teammates and the mutually respect and work ethic they give to each other and the game. To Clayton, agriculture means providing for others. When on the family farm, he’s continuously thinking of all the lives they help thrive by raising livestock and growing the crops. Agriculture benefits the world, and we can't live without it. Clayton plays football, basketball, and baseball, competes in track, is an active member of FFA and 4-H, and is a member of three choirs. Clayton also dedicates time the local fire department. After graduation, he plans on continuing his football career while attending a 4-year school. 

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Julia Van Maanen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her efforts on and off the field. Julia really appreciates being on the field with her teammates and doing devotions with them before the games. She also likes the likes the leadership opportunities that she has learned from and continues to share with younger players. Julia has grown up on a family farm, so agriculture has always been a part of her life. She takes pride in helping her dad and siblings run the farm and loves the blessings and memories that have shared there. In addition to softball, Julia is also in choir, maintains a job as a CAN, volunteers in her community, and continues to dedicate time to her family on the farm. Julia is keeping her options open after high school and considering accounting or continuing a job in health care. 

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Ryan Franzen was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his efforts on and off the field. His favorite thing about high school sports is competing alongside his friends and the feeling that he gets after winning a game that he worked months in training for. With growing up on a family farm, agriculture has been a huge part of Ryan’s life. Ryan has continued to find ways to tie agriculture into his education, as well. Besides football, Ryan is involved in track, trapshooting, FFA, and church and volunteer community activities. After graduation, Ryan plans to attend NICC for an agribusiness degree that he will use in the insurance field and hopes to one day manage the family farm with his brother. 

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- September corn $7.1225 up $0.1375

- September soybeans $15.4975 up $0.605

- September soybean meal $472.90 up $32.00

- September soybean oil 71.92 up 167 points

- September Chicago wheat $8.4125 down $0.12

- October live cattle $145.75 up $0.07

- October lean hogs $91.87 down $1.30

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Precision Planting Product Manager Dale Koch estimates this year farmers will spend 20% of their crop budget or around $230 per acre on fertilizer. So This week, Koch explains how farmers can sharpen the pencil on fertilizer decisions through proper, frequent, and thorough soil testing.

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- September corn $6.745 down $0.0225

- September soybeans $14.705 up $0.0375

- September soybean meal $427.80 down $8.30

- September soybean oil 68.86 up 113 points

- September Chicago wheat $8.105 down $0.16

- October live cattle $144.37 up $0.12

- October lean hogs $92.12 up $1.05

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