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A new company in Crookston has developed what they believe is a better way for area producers to utilize suagarbeet lime. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Greg Johnson of Northstar Lime who tells us more about this new product. Johnson says the hope is that this product would be used more as…
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Area FSA offices will be hosting a pair of meetings for area farmers who are just getting into their farming careers. Norman County FSA officer James Kruize tells us what these meetings are for, and what they will cover. Kruize says there will be two separate meetings with one in Ada and the other in…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Fargo Sugarbeet Growers Seminar on Tuesday and had the chance to catch up with presenter Dr Mark Boetel of the NDSU School of Natural Resource Sciences Department. Dr Boetel gives an overview of his presentation that was centered around insect management. Dr Boetel also explains what type…
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Sugarbeet producers are starting to put together their plans for the spring planting season, and one thing all producers will be trying to do is prevent Cercospora leaf spot from infecting their crop. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings says timing will be key this year in getting ahead of Cercospora leaf spot. Many…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting in San Diego earlier this week, and he had the chance to catch up with Nick Storer (Store-er)who’s the Vice President of Science and Innovation for ASGA. Storer tells us about some of the things they’re working on, and fighting over…
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The Farm bill is something that has been top of mind for producers over the last couple years, as congress has not been able to reach an agreement on a new one. Jim Callan of James Callan Associates tells us when he thinks we may see a Farm Bill, and where it lies with other…
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The International Sugarbeet Institute and the North Harvest Bean Growers announced late last week that they will be merging their signature Beet Show, and Bean gathering into one massive event starting in 2026. International Sugarbeet Institute President Nick Revier tells us more. Revier says this change is a “full merger”, and he explains what he…
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Area Ag and Water Management leaders were recently in Washington DC to visit with legislatures about the Farm Bill. Red River Retention Authority Executive Director Brian Fuder tells us more about the purpose of the visit. Fuder also explains what was discussed while down in Washington, and what some of the group’s priorities were. Fuder…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Prairie Grains Conference in Grand Forks yesterday, and had the opportunity to catch up with Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen. With the upcoming legislative session set to start after the new year Petersen highlighted some concerns he’s been hearing from farmers, and how things look…
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