Farm and Field Show – 5/14/2025
Sponsored by: Erik Grafstrum Ray Johnson Doug Rensvold Eric Branch (MN Extension) Sam Haugen (Fertile Garden Center) Justin Kreig (American Crystal Sugar) Greg Johnson The Secret of Life
Sugarbeet Planting mostly complete
A majority of sugarbeet planting is completed, and other crops continue to progress. Dr Eric Branch with the University of Minnesota Extension tells us how planting is going so far, and what some potential challenges may be on the horizon with recent weather trends. Branch says there are also a number of trials being done…
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Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers award annual Scholarships
The 2025 School year is coming to an end, and that means that the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers are awarding their annual scholarships to students going into agricultural studies. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers tells us who this year’s recipients are. Hanson also explains why the Norman County…
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Garden Transplanting tips
Gardening season has arrived in the Red River Valley, but some gardening experts from across the region are encouraging gardeners to hold off on their transplanting. Sam Haugen of Fertile Gardening Center says this is mainly due to the upcoming weather forecast. When you do eventually start transplanting, Haugen shares some tips that you can…
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Senator Kevin Cramer discusses trade policy, and Farm Bill
Trade, and tariffs has been one of the main talking points coming out of Washington DC since Donald Trump took office this January, and many producers are calling for more stability in trade policy. US Senator Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) says that he feels things are starting to settle down, and get results when it…
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Farm and Field 5-7-2025
Sponsored by: Grant Arends Brandon Weber Evan Skaurud Mitch Coulter Neil Rockstad Adam Stalborger Danny Brandt Jermey Sather Mike Thompson Blair Hoseth Mark Botel
Sugarbeet Planting Update
The Sugarbeet planting season continues to move along, and producers across the Red River Valley are reporting good planting conditions. American Sugarbeet Growers Association President Neil Rockstad says sugarbeet planting is over 80% completed. Rockstad tells us whether producers should be worried about the recent high winds, and warm temperatures coming up on the horizon. …
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Red River Valley Dry Edible Bean Scene
There used to be a time where the amount of producers growing dry edible beans in the Red River Valley could be counted on your fingers, but that number has rapidly grown over time, and it continues to grow each year. Mitch Coulter of the Northarvest Bean Growers tells us more about the varieties of…
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Insect population outlook
Insects can have major effects on crops across the Red River Valley, and producers have already begun planning for how they will fight them. Dr Mark Botel with the University of Minnesota tells us how the insect population fared after a cold winter. Botel also highlighted some of the other insects that producers need to…
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Planting Season Update
The Wheat planting season is currently underway across the Red River Valley, and its inching closer to its completion. Blake Youngren of Hefty Seeds says it’s about 70% of the way through, but recent rains have caused delays. Despite the recent cool temperatures, Youngren says he is encouraging planters to get their corn planted. Youngren…
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