Farm and Field 9/4/2024
Dr Chenggen Chu (USDA and NDSU) Joe Hastings (American Crystal Sugar) Mike Jirik (West Central Ag) Allen Gragseth (Crookston Harvest Festival) Jon Borge (Valley United Co-op) Cody Bakker (Southern Minnesota Beet Cooperative) Paul Johnson (Area Farmer)
Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ is Saturday
Break out your aprons and make your way over to Ada on Saturday, as the annual Kelly Thronson Memorial BBQ will take place in conjunction with Fun in the Flatlands. Ada Mayor, and BBQ representative John Hintz invites all to Ada on Saturday, and he gives us a look into this year’s competition. Hintz also…
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Twin Valley-Gary Area Community Fund and Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund now accepting applications
The Twin Valley-Gary Area Community Fund and Joseph Urdahl Memorial Fund (TVGACF) are now accepting grant applications for projects that will enhance and/or improve life for the residents and visitors of the Twin Valley and Gary area. TVGACF Board President Tracy Christianson tells us more about the available grants. While the grant is available to…
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Norman County Commission Discusses 2025 Budget
The Norman County Commission had a discussion about their 2025 budget at their meeting on Tuesday. Norman County Commission Chair LeAnn Hall tells us what was discussed, and what needs to be considered when finalizing this budget next month. Hall says during the meeting the Commission also heard a report from County Attorney Elizabeth Brained…
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Norman County Historical Society invites public to Pioneer Days
The Norman County Historical Society invites you to Ada this Saturday during Fun in the Flatlands for their annual Pioneer Days celebration. Solvieg Kitchell of the Norman County Historical Society tells us what’s on the menu for this year’s meal. Kitchell says the museum will also be open for visit, as well as art demonstrations,…
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Ada Borup West Elementary Welcoming back Students today
After some changes to the start of the 2024/2025 school year Ada Borup West Elementary will welcome students back today. Elementary Principal Bree Triplett says she is excited for students to be back and is ready for another school year. While the high school’s first day was Tuesday the elementary school has been busy the…
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Red River Valley Sugarbeet Crop looking “Strong”
The 2024 sugarbeet harvest season is underway, and results have been promising. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says pre harvest has been showing the signs of a strong sugarbeet crop. Hastings also discussed stockpiling and processing goals with the fall harvest fast approaching. Diseases like root rot were a major concern for producers ahead…
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