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A community favorite event will be returning to McIntosh this weekend, as the annual McIntosh Breakfast on the Farm is set to take place on Saturday morning. Event host and organizer Holly Breckel says all are united to this family friendly event. On top of a delicious breakfast, Breckel says they also have a lot…
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When you do your grocery shopping, one aisle you almost always find yourself in is the dairy aisle, with the many different choices of milk to choose from. While most people have their preference, there are many that don’t know the difference between the different options. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier talks more about the…
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June is Dairy month, and R&J Broadcasting will be giving you a look into the dairy industry all month long. While certain activist organizations will incorrectly claim otherwise, did you know a cow’s health is a top priority for Dairy Producers? R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier explains. Once this milk is harvested, Revier says it…
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Root maggot is a major concern for many sugarbeet producers in the Red River Valley, and many will have to start their plans to combat it. Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension says we are approaching peakfly for root maggot in the valley. Botel says peakfly is arriving into the valley fast and aggressively, and…
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The Norman/Polk County Extension office will be holding a pair of tractor safety classes for youth and adults next month. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more about their Youth Tractor Safety Program. While it’s called tractor safety, Dufault says the course covers more than just tractor safety. Due to popular demand, Dufault…
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June is Dairy Month, and one thing we can often take for granted is the access to dairy products that we use daily. Without the progression of technology over the last 120 years, we wouldn’t have this widespread availability. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier tells us more about the history of the dairy industry, and…
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Planting is mostly complete across the Red River Valley. During his visit on the Farm and Field Show Brandon Weber of Valley United Cooperative in Reynolds says May was a grind for producers, but now the crop is in the ground and popping out of the ground slowly. On top of dealing with the cooler…
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A majority of the sugarbeet crop is in the ground now, and for those in sugarbeet research the next couple of months will be very busy. NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Dr Tom Peters tells us more about some of his research this year. Peters says he is also doing some research on the safety of…
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The Future of Soy Summit is coming up in July, and Minnesota Soybean is inviting area soybean producers to attend. Minnesota Soybean Communication Specialist Mark Askelson tells us more about the summit, and the opportunities for you to attend. If this sounds like an event you’d like to attend, Askelson explains how you can apply…
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Congress has passed a new farm bill, but for a new bill to be signed by the president, it will first need to pass the US Senate. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers explains what has happened with the farm bill as of late, and what needs to be done. Weber also…
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