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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the NDSU/Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Growing Seminar in Moorhead earlier this week, and had the chance to catch up with Dr Eric Branch of NDSU and the University of Minnesota. Disease is expected to be one of the biggest discussion topics for sugarbeet growers this year, and…
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The Red River Valley has seen some very strong growing conditions for sugarbeets the last couple of years, but these conditions can also be a double edged sword, as they also tend to be perfect for fungal diseases. Dr Ashok Chanda of the University of Minnesota says that one disease producers will need to identify…
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American Crystal Sugar’s factories are currently working on slicing last year’s sugarbeet crop, but oftentimes these factories will be moving fast trying to avoid major losses. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar says this year’s beet freeze has led to minimal sugarbeet losses. Its growing seminar season for American Crystal Sugar and Hastings says they…
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The Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association is now accepting applications for their yearly scholarships. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association tells us more. Hanson tells us who’s eligible for this scholarship, and how they get the application process started. Again, you can go to www.mncorn.org/scholarships to apply for…
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Spring is fast approaching, and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Producers are going to need to be aware of a number of harmful insects during the planting, and growing seasons. Dr Mark Boetel of NDSU Extension says one of the insects that producers will need to be on the lookout for is Sugarbeet Root Maggot. Boetel…
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The US Cattle Market is in a very strange state right now, as it’s both strong yet fragile. This is due to the prices being high, but the herd strength is also very low. Ag Country Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President Marshall Hansen tells us how the current state of the cattle industry positions…
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Water drainage is a very important practice in the Red River Valley, and area entities like the University of Minnesota Extension are always trying to come up with ways to make this practice more efficient and effective for farmers. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Dr Lindsay Pease of Minnesota Extension to talk…
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Wind erosion is always a concern for many producers across North Dakota, and Northwest Minnesota, and many organizations are encouraging producers to plant more trees. Dr Angie Peltier of the University of Minnesota Extension tells us more. If you are worried about, or are suffering from Wind Erosion, Peltier says you should contact your local…
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The University of Minnesota Extension is holding their Annual Women in Ag conference today in Saint Cloud, and women from all across the State of Minnesota are expected to be in attendance. Event representative Susan Hinrichs highlights some of the topics being discussed at today’s conference. Hinrichs says the Women in Ag Conference is something…
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The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California last week. Former ASGA President Neil Rockstad says this year’s annual meeting went well, and he shares some of the highlights, and major talking points of the meeting. There’s a lot of issues affecting sugarbeet growers right now, but Rockstad says an unbalanced…
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