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The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) recently received a funding request from the North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network, so that they could continue to expand their weather network offerings in the Red River Valley. RRWMB Director Rob Sip tells us more. Sip says a decision was not made at their last meeting, and that…
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Locally grown soybeans are being used in many different ways, whether it be as food, biodiesel, and in firefighting, but did you know that it’s also being used very effectively in the roofing industry? R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Big Iron Farm Show and caught up with Harold Stanislawski of the Agricultural…
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It’s been eight years since Congress has passed a Farm Bill, and with the farm program expiring at the end of the month, time to pass a new bill is running out. But what will happen at the local level if a new deal isn’t reached by the end of the month? During a panel…
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The Fall Harvest is just about here, but there’s an angst across the Red River Valley, as many crops are struggling due to drought. Bob Jorger of Agrivision Solutions in Mayville-Portland says the crop is mostly struggling in their area except for one crop in particular. Jorger also talked more about what they’ve been seeing…
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Soybeans are the second largest agricultural market in Minnesota, but there are many across the state that are unaware of the many different ways that Minnesota soybeans are used. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the Big Iron Farm Show, and caught up with Mark Askelson of the Minnesota Soybean Growers, who highlighted some…
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The United States and Canada are currently in the midst of a trade war, and local producers are left wondering whether this ongoing feud will have lasting effects. Jacob Shapiro is a Geopolitical analyst and he says that he can’t believe that we’ve gotten to a point where Canada and the US are feuding over…
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Often after a storm or severe weather event, you often hear the term “powergrid” and how it was impacted, but what is it, and how does it work? During the Farm and Field Show, R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Minnkota CEO Matt McLennon who answered this question. While they’re always trying to…
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The 4th Annual MN Young and Emerging Farmer Workshop will be returning to MN Ag Expo this January, and the Norman County Soybean Growers association is encouraging area producers to attend. Norman County Soybean Growers representative Corey Hanson tells us more. If you would like to attend the workshop or the Minnesota Ag Expo, Hanson…
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The goal of any business is to add value when you can, and when it comes to local dairy farms they’re always looking for ways to add value, whether it be to their operation or the community they’re located. Riverview Dairy Partner Brady Janzen caught up with R&J News to talk more about value-added agriculture…
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The potato harvest season is just about underway in the Red River Valley, and this year’s crop is showing some promise. Justin Dagen who farms near Karlstad says the crop looks healthy, but not large. With cooler temperatures coming up in the forecast, Dagen says that sets them up good for harvest. For more agricultural…
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