Farm News

Sugarbeet Fungal disease outlook with Dr Ashok Chanda 

The Red River Valley has seen some very strong growing conditions for sugarbeets the last couple of years, but these ...

American Crystal Sugar Experiencing minimal winter losses 

American Crystal Sugar’s factories are currently working on slicing last year's sugarbeet crop, but oftentimes these factories will be moving ...

Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers accepting applications for annual Scholarship

The Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association is now accepting applications for their yearly scholarships. Corey Hanson of the ...

Sugarbeet insect projections with NDSU’s Dr Mark Boetel 

Spring is fast approaching, and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Producers are going to need to be aware of a number ...

Big money, and big risk in the Cattle Market 

The US Cattle Market is in a very strange state right now, as it’s both strong yet fragile. This is ...

Minnesota Extension conducting field drainage studies

Water drainage is a very important practice in the Red River Valley, and area entities like the University of Minnesota ...

Wind break programs available to producers looking to combat wind erosion 

Wind erosion is always a concern for many producers across North Dakota, and Northwest Minnesota, and many organizations are encouraging ...

Minnesota Extension holding annual “Women in Ag Conference” today 

The University of Minnesota Extension is holding their Annual Women in Ag conference today in Saint Cloud, and women from ...

ASGA Holds annual Meeting in California 

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California last week. Former ASGA President Neil Rockstad says ...

Neil Rockstad wraps up two year term as ASGA President 

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California earlier this week, and the meeting signaled the ...

2026 sugarbeet disease forecast 

Sugarbeet leaf diseases have been a major topic of discussion for producers the last couple of years, and that's not ...

Global trade a discussion at  the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo

Trade was a topic of discussion at the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo in Grand Forks on Thursday. R&J ...

Red River Valley a major force in the baked bean industry 

Baked beans are a staple in almost every midwest home, but did you know that this is made possible due ...

Minnesota Ag Commissioner discusses the importance of creativity in 2026 

2026 is expected to be a tough year for farmers across the country, and many farmers may have to try ...

Sugarbeet update with ASGA President Neil Rockstad 

Congress recently passed the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, and $1 billion dollars will be allocated to the specialty crop sector, ...

Precision Planting Winter Conference is this week 

Area producers are invited to the Precision Planting Winter Conference this Wednesday at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo. Kris ...

Norman County FSA Update 

Norman County FSA is reminding area producers that the deadline for acreage reporting is fast approaching, after having to be ...

Crop Rotation on the top of mind for some area producers 

We’re at the time of year where producers are still planning their 2026 planting season, and one thing that's a ...

MN Soybean Research & Promotion’s Council seeking new District 1,2 &3 Director 

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion’s Council (MSR&PC) is looking for area producers to run for a soon to be ...

Cow-Calf Days Seminar Tour coming to Northwest Minnesota 

The University of Minnesota Extension Cow-Calf Days Seminar Tour will be making its annual stop in Northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, ...

High yields remain a key for growers in 2026 

Low commodity prices are causing area producers to take a closer look at their acreage and crop rotations in 2026, ...

Hanson looking forward to another year with MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council 

Gary area producer Corey Hanson is looking forward to another year of serving as a District 1, 2 & 3 ...

Sugarbeet Research and Education Board holds annual Reporting Session

The Sugarbeet Research and Education Board held their annual Reporting Session on Tuesday, and R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was ...

Minnesota Extension’s Women in Ag Conference Returns next month

It’s conference season for agricultural producers across the region, and one event that producers should mark on their calendars is ...

US Rep Angie Craig discusses Farm Bill & other ag legislation 

The Farm Bill will be expiring later this year, and producers across the country are left wondering if congress will ...

Pesticide Application Trainings being held across Northwest Minnesota 

Minnesota Extension will be holding a series of Pesticide Application trainings over the next month. Heather Dufault of Norman and ...

MN Soybean Research and Promotions Council funding dozens of research projects statewide

A new year is here, and the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotions Council (MSR&PC) is continuing their work in funding ...

New Farm Bill is possible in 2026 despite Fall Midterms 

After a break for the Christmas Holiday, the United States House of Representatives is back in session, and one item ...

Set Calves up for Success

With cattle prices being as high as they are, cattle producers across the region are weighing their options when it ...

Minnesota Ag and Rural Leadership Program growing local Ag Leaders 

Leaders are always needed in agriculture, and SW Minnesota State has teamed up with other agricultural groups across the state, ...