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The Norman/Polk County Extension office will be holding a pair of tractor safety classes for youth and adults next month. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more about their Youth Tractor Safety Program. While it’s called tractor safety, Dufault says the course covers more than just tractor safety. Due to popular demand, Dufault…
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June is Dairy Month, and one thing we can often take for granted is the access to dairy products that we use daily. Without the progression of technology over the last 120 years, we wouldn’t have this widespread availability. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more about the history of the dairy industry, and…
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Planting is mostly complete across the Red River Valley. During his visit on the Farm and Field Show Brandon Weber of Valley United Cooperative in Reynolds says May was a grind for producers, but now the crop is in the ground and popping out of the ground slowly. On top of dealing with the cooler…
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A majority of the sugarbeet crop is in the ground now, and for those in sugarbeet research the next couple of months will be very busy. NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Dr Tom Peters tells us more about some of his research this year. Peters says he is also doing some research on the safety of…
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The Future of Soy Summit is coming up in July, and Minnesota Soybean is inviting area soybean producers to attend. Minnesota Soybean Communication Specialist Mark Askelson tells us more about the summit, and the opportunities for you to attend. If this sounds like an event you’d like to attend, Askelson explains how you can apply…
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Congress has passed a new farm bill, but for a new bill to be signed by the president, it will first need to pass the US Senate. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers explains what has happened with the farm bill as of late, and what needs to be done. Weber also…
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Sugarbeet growers across the Red River Valley have wrapped up round one of planting. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarebeet Growers Association tells us how planting went, and how this spring has compared to past springs. Weber says one difficult decision some growers will need to make is whether they will need to…
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If recent windstorms have taught us anything, it’s that shelterbelts are still a very important tool when it comes to keeping your topsoil in your field where it belongs. Dr Angie Peltier of Minnesota Extension says now’s a great time for producers to be planting these shelterbelts. Peltier says your local soil and water district…
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If you’ve ever gone grocery shopping, you may have noticed a label on your product claiming to be Non-GMO Verified, and for many they have no idea what this means. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier explains what a GMO is. Revier says many of the foods you eat today would be totally unrecognizable if it…
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The 2026 Planting season continues to move along. Ada Farmer Danny Brandt says planting for him has gone well, as he’s been able to get his crop in the ground despite the cooler temperatures. Wind has been a major concern for area producers, but Brandt says one thing he was able to do was plant…
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