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Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Harvest continues to move along. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier gives that latest harvest update from American Crystal Sugar. Stay tuned to R&J News on KRJB, KRJM, and KKCQ for more updates on area harvests, or go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.


October 13, 2025 0

Prioritize safety this sugarbeet harvest 

The Fall Sugarbeet Harvest continues to move along, and as the work days get longer safety needs to be everyone’s priority. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association reminds everyone to do their part in keeping our roads as safe as possible.  Many area family farms rely on area youth to help…
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October 13, 2025 0

Fire Prevention Week: Combine Fires

Combine harvesters save farmers a lot of time in the field during harvest season.  But combines can also cause fires.  Halstad Fire Chief Gaylord Christianson talks about combine fires. Ada Fire Chief Glen Visser says dry conditions, like what we’ve had this year, raise the possibility of a combine fire spreading. It’s recommended that farmers…
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October 9, 2025 0

Local Harvest Update 

The 2025 Fall harvest continues to move along. After high temperatures hit the region last week, Gary Farmer Ron Pinske says that these cooler temperatures were very much needed.  Pinske says that this year’s crop has been good for the most part.  Ada farmer Jake Kroshus also tells us how the harvest is shaping up…
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October 9, 2025 0

Area Clubs celebrating National 4H week

Its National 4H Week, and area 4H clubs are celebrating, by promoting opportunities that 4H offers to area youth. Norman County 4H member Hadley Abentroth tells us more about her 4H background, and the different things she’s been able to compete in.  Abentroth is also a 4H Ambassador, and she tells us more about what…
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October 7, 2025 0

Cattle backgrounding recommendations 

Cattle Producers in the area are approaching the time of year, where they start to focus more on the supplements they are giving their calves, so that they can develop properly through the fall and winter. Bruce Winter of Purina Feed tells us what they’re recommending to area producers.  A question many producers are asking…
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October 2, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

Sugarbeet Pre Piling continues to move along, and sugarbeet producers and organizations are reporting a very promising crop. Harrison Weber of the  Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association says this year’s pre-pile harvest has gone well, and the sugarbeet yields look good.  The Red River Valley has seen some uncharacteristically warm temperatures recently, and Weber…
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October 1, 2025 0

2025 Fall Calf Market outlook  

Cattle Markets remain high across the country, as the cattle herd is at its lowest in over fifty years. With these high prices, many area cattle producers have their eyes on the upcoming fall calf season. R&J Ag reporter Nick Revier recently caught up with Billy Bushelle of the Bagley Livestock Exchange, who tells us…
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September 18, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Harvest Update 

Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest continues to progress across the Red River Valley, but recent temperatures could cause some changes in the pre harvest. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar tells us more.  As for the beet quality, Hastings says this year’s beet crop is healthy, and sugar content is strong.  Safety is always a top priority for…
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September 17, 2025 0

Farm Bill Update 

Congress hasn’t passed a Farm Bill since 2018 , and producers across the region are eagerly waiting for a new one. The question however is, will congress be able to reach a new deal? Ag Country Farm Credit Services VP of Legislative and Public Affairs Andy Martin tells us what’s been done, and what still…
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September 16, 2025 0