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The 2026 Sugarbeet Planting season is just about here, and Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension’s Department of Entomology is reminding growers to have an insect management plan in place. Botel says it’s important to have a plan in place, as it’s easier to be proactive before planting, than reactive after your crop is in…
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The Minnesota agriculture policy and finance bill is currently stalled in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and House Republicans are putting their foot in the ground in the opposition of a Paraquat that’s being pushed by Democrats in the house. Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Co-Chair Paul Anderson says the GOP sees the ban as a…
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The Ada Police Department is in the midst of a Toward Zero Deaths distracted driving campaign, and Ada Police Chief Steve Hager is sharing a reminder for area drivers. Hager says now that the planting season is just about underway, it’s important for drivers to pay extra attention to the road. Hager also reminds drivers…
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With the weather as nice as it has been as of late, and area producers are itching to get in their fields for planting season. However for sugarbeet growers, they’ll have to wait for the time being. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says the ground is still too cold, and it will be awhile…
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Earlier this year, the United States Trade Representative, launched Section 301 investigation in response to allegations that United States trade partners are taking advantage of unfair trade practices, leading to issues in the United States domestic sugar market. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers association explains. Weber explains why it’s important for…
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The Minnesota Legislative Session is continuing to move along, and a number of agricultural bills are being considered by the legislature. Minnesota Ag Secretary Thom Peterson says one bill that has been discussed is an ag financing bill which stalled recently, and he’s hoping that it will be brought forward again. Peterson says his office…
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Minnesota FFA inducted MN Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen into the Minnesota FFA Hall of Fame at their State Convention earlier this week. Commissioner Petersen says he is honored to be inducted. Despite not being a member of FFA in his youth, Petersen says FFA is a very valuable organization. Peterson says FFA teaches students numerous…
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Earlier this month on the morning of April 1, there was a fire that destroyed a portion of the CHS Grain Elevator in Warren. During a visit with the Red River Farm Network, CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin said the elevator should rebound quickly. Debertin also praised the first responders that responded to the…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet planting season is fast approaching, and local producers are anxiously waiting to get out in the field. But it’s not just growers who are ready to get out, Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension says he and other researchers are also anxious to get out. Once you’re able to get…
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In a time where social media has become ingrained in our society, combat against misinformation in agriculture continues to be a major priority for those in agriculture. That’s where people like Ag Advocate & Social Media Influencer Michelle Miller aka “Farm Babe” come into play. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier recently had the opportunity to…
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