Local Radio
June is Dairy Month, and area dairy producers are celebrating by promoting locally produced products, and farms. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Local Dairy Producer Karen Rodewald who tells us what it’s like being a dairy farmer. Rodewald says one thing that’s very unique about dairy farming is…
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Ada Ag the business formerly known as Ada Feed & Seed is under new ownership, and changes are on the way. After traveling the world through his old job, Ada Ag’s new owner Mark Jirik says he is excited for this new opportunity, and to be back in the area. Jirik also talked about his…
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Sponsored By: Eric Tedford (Summit Agro) John Brainard (Area Producer) Joe Altepeter Joe Hastings (American Crystal Sugar) Luke Kuster (Buxton Area Producer) Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen Farmland Sales) Tom Peters (NDSU Extension) Corey Hanson (Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers) Danny Brandt (Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers)
With the sugarbeet growing season now underway, most producers have shifted their focus over to weed management. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says despite great conditions early in planting, producers have been left with a real challenge when it comes to weed management. Peters says two weeds that have been especially challenging to producers…
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It will be a busy couple months for the Norman County Corn and Soybeans Growers, as they will be out in the community, promoting the use of a new soybean product that will help keep our area fire departments more safe. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers tells us what they…
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Sponsored By: David Arends (Perley Producer) Andrew Johnstad (Beltrami Producer) Gary Schlick (Mahnomen Producer) Bruce Winter (Purina Feed) Mike Nelson (CHS West Central) Dan Vogle Old Sayins
Calving season has wrapped up for most beef producers across the Red River Valley, which means that producers will be getting prepared for the upcoming breeding season. Bruce Winter of Purina Feed reminds producers to get their bulls tested before releasing them out to pasture. Winter also spoke about the explosion of the cattle market,…
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Planting is mostly complete across the Red River Valley, and now area producers are waiting to see how their crop develops. Mike Nelson of CHS West Central in Ada gives an update on the area crop, and how it’s developing after the chaotic May weather. Nelson says now’s the time when weeds will start to…
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