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Spring Flooding & Moisture Levels Vary Greatly Throughout Region

Fargo, ND — From one side of the state to the other, North Dakota has been experiencing some very unique and contrasting weather patterns recently. On the eastern side of the state and in the Red River Valley, people have been experiencing spring flooding, but North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says most…
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March 28, 2022 0

Now is the Time to Check Your Sump Pump

A sump pump is the first line of defense for many homeowners to prevent water from seeping into the basement. “Last winter was quite mild followed by drought conditions during spring and summer so many sump pumps probably haven’t run for a couple of years,” says North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agricultural engineer Tom…
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March 21, 2022 0

EPA Approves 2022 Minnesota-Specific Restrictions for Dicamba Herbicide

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given approval to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) state-specific use restrictions for three dicamba herbicide products during the 2022 growing season in Minnesota. The restrictions are aimed at curbing off-site movement of the products. The affected dicamba formulations are Engenia by BASF, Tavium…
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March 17, 2022 0

International Sugarbeet Institute Kicks Off Today

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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March 16, 2022 0

International Sugarbeet Institute Returns to Alerus Center March 16th & 17th

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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March 9, 2022 0

UMN Extension Hosting Nitrogen Smart Workshop in Mahnomen

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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March 8, 2022 0

Dairy Checkoff Enters Agreement with Mayo Clinic for Dairy Research

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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March 7, 2022 0

Deadline for ARC/PLC Election or Enrollment is March 15th

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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March 3, 2022 0

Governor Walz Declares this Week Grand Bin Safety Week

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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February 24, 2022 0

This Week is National FFA Week

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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February 21, 2022 0