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Grand Forks, ND — The 60th annual International Sugarbeet Institute kicks off today and continues tomorrow at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks with the latest and greatest in sugarbeet related products and services and expert speakers in the sugarbeet industry. Wade Hanson, Secretary of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers, encourages producers to take…
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Grand Fork, ND — The largest exhibit of sugarbeet equipment and related products and services returns to the Red River Valley next week! It’s the International Sugar Beet Institute and its scheduled for Wednesday, March 16th from 9am to 5pm and Thursday, March 17th from 9am to 3pm at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks,…
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Mahnomen, MN — The University of Minnesota Extension invites agricultural producers to get “Nitrogen Smart!” Nitrogen Smart is an educational program for producers that presents fundamentals for maximizing economic return on nitrogen investments while minimizing nitrogen losses. Norman/Polk Extension Educator invites producers to the Nitrogen Smart workshop being held at the Shooting Start Casino on…
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Rosemont, Ill – The dairy checkoff has entered a five-year collaboration with Mayo Clinic to explore research and consumer outreach efforts to improve public health and advance dairy’s benefits. The checkoff’s memorandum of understanding with Mayo entails Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), National Dairy Council (NDC) and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy (IC). The collaboration…
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Ada, MN — Farmers looking to make election changes or to enroll in the FSA ARC/PLC for the 2022 year have until March 15th to do so. Norman and Clay County FSA Director James Kruize shared more information about the deadlines and available resources for producers while on his monthly visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope…
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Minnesota — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has declared this week, February 20th through 26th, Grain Bin Safety Week. Grain Bin Safety Week is an annual observance that occurs the third full week of February to promote grain bin safety on both farms and commercial grain-handling facilities. The Minnesota Department of Ag is joining in on…
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Minnesota — This week, February 19th through the 26th, we celebrate National FFA Week. FFA is a dynamic youth organization that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. As part of FFA Week, area chapters are hosting activities and dress up days to promote the organization…
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Crookston, MN — Do you wonder if your farm should be a sole proprietor or incorporated, or a Limited Liability company? The University of Minnesota Extension invites you to join us for a free workshop on Business structures for farms on Wednesday, March 9th in the Bede Ballroom at the University of Minnesota-Crookston. Polk and…
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Horace, ND — An area organization helping farmers and ranchers in crisis since its inception in 2005 is hoping you’ll consider donating to their cause this Giving Hearts Day. Based out of Horace, North Dakota, Farm Rescue provides planting, haying, harvesting, and livestock feeding assistance to farm and ranch families that have experienced a major…
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By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Polk County, MN – As the plans for the upcoming spring season slow approach, the FSA offices are always willing to help producers. Julie Kolodji highlights how FSA staff have attended several different workshops and meetings to work with and for the FSA customers. Kolodji says that with offices all over…
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