Author Archives: mspetes

Nematodes

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

Listen to the podcast here: Monsanto developing nematode fighting chemistry What are nematodes?  Why are they a concern in agriculture?  What are nematode caused symptoms sometimes confused for?  What is the name of the new technology to fight nematodes being … Continue reading →

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If you won a million dollars…

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

We live in a society where everyone is looking for a quick payout.  We want instant gratification, instant results on tests, instant answers to texts, instant fame, instant wealth etc. If you won a million dollars, how would your life … Continue reading →

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To Practice……

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

For some of us, this sentence is pretty memorable.  But, what does it mean?How do you “practice brotherhood”?  What does it mean to practice brotherhood? How do you “honor agricultural opportunities and responsibilities”?  What opportunities have you taken advantage of? … Continue reading →

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Tough Decisions

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

What’s the most difficult decision you’ve ever made?  What made this a tough decision?  What outside influencers impacted your decision?  What choices did you have to make, were there things you had to give up for your choice to work? … Continue reading →

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Flaws

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

If you are interested in watching along with State Convention, you should be able to view a live feed here: Session 3 – April 25th, 8:30 am:  The announcement and election of officers should occur by about 11:30 a.m. We … Continue reading →

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The Child Inside

Posted on April 19, 2017 by

I’ll have the State Convention Schedule out to you later today! We’re working on materials for the Lock-In – be watching your email for that.  The FFA Banquet is coming up on May 9th – email will be forthcoming about … Continue reading →

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You’re Famous – sort of

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

What’s the closest you’ve come to having your 15 minutes of fame?  If you were famous, would you live your life differently because more people would be watching you?  How do you model appropriate behavior to small children who may … Continue reading →

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Fond Memories

Posted on April 5, 2017 by

What are the things that stick out in your life over the past three or four years?  Some of mine include having three teams on stage last year at State Convention, Liz winning Star in AgriScience, re-capturing our Ag Issues … Continue reading →

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When you meet someone for the first time…..

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

I’ve known some of you most of your lives!  I’ve had quite a few of your parents in class.  What impressions do you suppose I had of you when we first met? It’s been said that “you never get a … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Ag Research

Posted on March 24, 2017 by

Read this article Who maintains statistics with regard to ag trade?  What has happened to the value of agricultural exports in the last several decades?  What are the benefits of expanded ag trade?  What risks?  How can those risks be … Continue reading →

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