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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Eidem Field Day is Thursday, NDSU Field Day postponed to next week
This Thursday there’s going to be a plot tour at the Eidem farm near Glyndon and Felton. Field Day Host, and presenter Trent Eidem tells us more about what he has planned for his field day this year. Earlier this week, R&J News told you about a plot tour NDSU Extension was going to hold…
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Area Crop Update
Harvest is fast approaching, and local producers are in the waiting stages. R&J Ag Producer Nick Revier had the chance to catch up with Felton farmer Dan Kvien, who gives us an update on his wheat crop. Kvien says he is also optimistic about his corn crop this year. Despite perfect conditions for potential diseases,…
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NDSU Extension holding Sugarbeet Field Day on Wednesday
NDSU Extension will be holding a crop field day near Harwood this week, and all area producers are invited to attend. Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension tells us more about the field day, and what he will be presenting on. Dr Branch also tells us more about what his colleague Dr Tom Peters will…
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MSGA Visits Washington DC
Norman County had representation in Washington DC for the Annual American Soybean Association Meeting. Trip attendee and Norman County Soybean Growers member Rebecca Sip gives us a recap of the trip. Sip says there were also lengthy discussions about trade, and the role of the World Trade Organization, and she tells us what the American…
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