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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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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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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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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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The 2025 small grains harvest is mostly complete, and some producers may be looking to plant fall seeded crops. James Kruize of Norman County FSA reminds area producers that if they are planting a fall seeded crop, they need to report it to FSA. Kruize also reminds producers about an upcoming ARC and PLC deadline…
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Plot tour season is mostly over for the region, which means that focus is shifting toward the upcoming fall soybean, corn, and sugar beet harvests. Jay Merkens of Mustang Seeds shares some of his takeaways from area tours, and tells us what it could mean for harvest. When asked if soybean harvest will start before…
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Harrison Weber Darci Kitchell Mike Nelson Sarah Lovas Beth (Amity) Tom Pavel Brian Fuder Kris Brekken David Habedank Jay Merkens James LaPlante
Farming can be a very stressful occupation, and when tragedy hits, it not only becomes stressful for the farmer, but also their family. James LaPlante of the organization Farm Rescue says that’s where his organization can step in, and help a farmer in need. Farm Rescue is always looking for volunteers. For more information about…
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Wheat harvest is mostly complete in the Red River Valley. Jeremy Sather of Agrimax in Fertile says this year’s wheat harvest went well, and he tells us what he saw in this year’s crop. Soybeans will be up next for producers in the valley, and Sather says the soybeans have rebounded well in the second…
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Steve Dalen Allen Dragseth Mark Jirik Grant Arends Luke Langerud Angie Peltier