Farm & Field – 8/21/2025
Common Sense Greg Johnson Dwight Heitman Stephen Mondry Tim Leshuk Neil Rockstad Dan Gowan Mike Nelson Dawn Chisholm Steve Dalen
Prioritize Safety this Harvest
Harvest is underway in the Red River Valley, and it will continue throughout the fall season. Dawn Chisolm founder of Workplace Safety Organization “If Only” says all of our Area Farmers need to prioritize safety this harvest. Chisholm says it’s especially important for adults to be a good example for our youth, especially if they’re…
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Farm Bill update
It’s been over seven years since congress last passed a full Farm Bill, and producers across the region are eagerly waiting for a new one. Neil Rockstad of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association tells us where things are at with the Farm Bill heading out of August recess, and what still needs to happen. Rockstad…
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Study done on feasibility of chemical mixing for crop management
R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was recently at a field day where a study was done on the feasibility of mixing different types of crop management chemicals to battle multiple pests at once. Field Day presenter Ada Aberle tells us more about his experiment, and the results he received. However, Aberle says they received different…
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Farm & Field 8-13-2025
You might be a farmer Harrison Weber Jon Borge Mark Jirik Frances Leir Ryan Skaug Steve Dalen Ada Aberle Ashok Chanda Eric Branch
NDSU Hosts Field Day at Prosper Research Site
NDSU Extension held a Sugarbeet Field Day at the NDSU Prosper Research Site on Wednesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance, and caught up with Field Day Presenter Dr Eric Branch, who gives us a recap of his presentation, and findings. Revier also spoke with Dr Ashok Chanda of the University of Minnesota…
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Harvest Update
Harvest has kicked off in the Red River Valley. During the KRJB Farm and Field Show on Wednesday, Beltrami Farmer Ryan Skaug told R&J AG Reporter Nick Revier that his Wheat Harvest was going very well. As for his other crops, Skaug says that his soybean bean crop is progressing pretty well Lastly, Skaug gave…
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American Crystal Sugarbeet Harvest underway
Sugarbeet Harvest has officially begun for American Crystal Sugar. Harrison Weber of American Crystal Sugar is excited to announce that harvest kicked off on Tuesday, with a number of sites now taking loads. The start of the sugarbeet harvest means there will be an increased amount of traffic on our roads, and Weber reminds everyone…
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Area Crop Update
Rain has been prevalent this week, and it may have an effect on area crops. Local producer Paul Johnson says he’s pleased with this wheat crop so far, but these recent rains do make him worry. As for soybeans, Johnson says the moisture is welcome, but he is fighting iron deficiency chlorosis. Lastly, Johnson gave…
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