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As a Beck's Player with Heart, Elsie Westergard shows dedication and leadership both on and off the court and field. She competes in basketball, softball, volleyball, and soccer while also being involved in FFA, National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, theatre, and student council. Through these activities, she has built strong relationships with teammates, coaches, and classmates while learning the value of teamwork, perseverance, and leadership. Elsie is also active in her community, volunteering with Royal Family Kids Camp, serving on the Ireton Community Vacation Bible School team, and helping the American Legion place flags and crosses on Memorial Day to honor local veterans. She has also served as a mentor to middle school students through her school’s mentoring program. Growing up on her family’s farm gave Elsie a deep appreciation for agriculture and the hard work behind it. Through her FFA Supervised Agricultural Experience in swine production, she has gained hands-on experience caring for livestock and learning the responsibility that comes with it. After graduation, Elsie plans to attend Dordt University to continue her softball career while majoring in psychology on the pre-occupational therapy track, with the goal of becoming an occupational therapist and helping others live more independent and confident lives.

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Averi Stitzel has been chosen as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her dedication and passion both on and off the court. She is a leader among her peers, serving as captain of the volleyball team, president of her FFA chapter, vice president of her class, and director of activities for Spanish NHS. She is also a participating member of National Honor Society, Science NHS, and school ambassadors. Additionally, she has been a member of 4-H for ten years. Being part of a team gives Averi a strong sense of belonging. It has taught her that life is not only about winning, but also about supporting others and working together toward a common goal. For her community, she has helped organize multiple blood drives and has participated in Adopt-A-Family, Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child, and Sole Hope. Through agriculture, Averi feels a strong connection to her family, her community, and the world around her. Working alongside her grandfather on their farm has taught her patience, responsibility, and respect. Averi plans to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant, while also continuing to find ways to improve the world through agriculture. She says these experiences have helped her discover her purpose: making a positive difference in the lives of young people. 

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Growmark is entering the high oleic soybeans market, expecting to offer Soyleic varieties in 2027. Missouri Soybean’s Director of Licensing and Commercialization Bryan Stobaugh says it’s an ag innovation that’s bringing more market opportunities and higher value crops back to the state.

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Brownfield Commodity Market Reporter John Perkins has your look at the losses in cattle, corn, and hogs, and the mixed closes for soybeans and wheat.

May corn $4.53 and ¾ down $.06 and 3/4

May soybeans $11.96 and ¼ down $.04 and 1/2

May soybean meal $313.50 down $3.70

May soybean oil 66.10 down 48 points

May Chicago wheat $6.03 and ¼ down $.13 and 1/2

April live cattle $230.15 down $4.42

April lean hogs $94.82 down $.80

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Welcome to Inside D.C., where we break down how the policy decisions made in Washington can impact your farm. This week, Brownfield’s Carah Hart and Seth Meyer talk about the farm economy, tight crop margins and how ag policy could shape the outlook for farmers.

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With planting season drawing near, farmers should be finalizing their pre-emergence herbicide plans. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jeff Bode, says starting the season clean will help growers avoid in-season obstacles stemming from hard to manage weeds. 

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Hailey Klumb has been chosen as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her dedication and passion on and off the court and field. She competes in basketball, track, and golf while also participating in HOSA, Student Athletic Leadership, and 4-H. She loves competing and participating in group activities because it brings her even closer to her community and teammates. Hailey is highly active in her community, volunteering her time at Plaza Physical Therapy and coaching at youth basketball camps. To Hailey, agriculture represents dedication, resilience, and camaraderie. It has taught her responsibility and leadership and has shown her the value of serving something greater than yourself. Hailey's future plans include attending the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where she will continue playing basketball and major in exercise science.

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As a Beck’s Player with Heart, Toby Shafer shows his dedication and passion both on and off the field. He is involved in football, basketball, baseball, and trap shooting, while also serving as Sentinel in his FFA chapter and as a member of the National Honor Society. Toby is also active in his community through 4-H, where he has spent the past nine years showing beef cattle. In addition, he is involved in his church and enjoys giving back to the community that has supported him. Through athletics and school activities, he has built lasting friendships and connections, while learning valuable lessons from the coaches who have served as mentors and role models throughout his high school career. With agriculture, Toby feels that it is more than just producing food and materials - it is a way of life. Growing up on his family’s beef and crop farm, he has developed a deep appreciation for agriculture and the hard work that goes into it. His experiences on the farm have inspired him to pursue a future in the ag industry and work toward improving opportunities for small family farms. After graduation, Toby plans to attend Iowa State University to study agricultural engineering. His goal is to one day own and operate his own beef feeding operation. 

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Karley Luke was selected as a Beck's Player with Heart because of her involvement and dedication to her school, sports, and community. In school, Karley plays volleyball and basketball, and participates in track, FFA, and FCA. She says she loves being able to make different connections through these activities. Karley is also involved in a youth group, works as a life guard, and volunteers frequently around her community. Karley shows her commitment to the agriculture industry through her work as FFA chapter president and while growing up on a production agriculture farm with confinement pigs and show sheep. She says that agriculture has helped her strengthen her bonds to her community, allowing her to be part of something bigger. Agriculture has also taught Karley to persevere through the hard things and how to be dependable and responsible. Karley plans to continue her education South Dakota University.

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Ellianna Schendel was selected as a Beck's Player with Heart because of her involvement and dedication to her school, sports, and community. She is a captain of the girls wrestling and softball teams and also competes with the Just For Kix Milaca Competition Dance Team. She values the positive team atmosphere that sports provide and enjoys encouraging younger athletes as they grow in confidence and find their place within the sport. In addition to athletics, she is involved in National Honor Society, Student Council, Volunteer Club, Breakfast Club, and FFA. Outside of school, Ellianna is highly involved in 4-H and her youth group. She serves as a Minnesota 4-H Animal Science Ambassador and Mille Lacs County 4-H Ambassador, and is a member of the National Junior Swine Association, where she helps run a small show swine operation with her brother. To Ellianna, agriculture is more than an industry. It is a platform for education, inclusion, and service. After graduation, she plans to attend college and major in Special Education while remaining actively involved in agriculture and her family’s farm.

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