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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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The Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest is in full swing for areas across the Red River Valley. Local Producer Chuck Ruebke says this year’s harvest is going alright, but they are facing some challenges. While they are facing these challenges, Ruebke says they are seeing a high sugar content. Ruebke was a guest on the Farm and Field…
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This past weekend, the annual Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion took place in Rollag, and this year’s feature was all about the tractor brand that traces its origins to Red Lake Falls Minnesota, the Steiger Tractor. However, did you know that Minnesota has a rich history of tractor brands that have called the state their…
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When people often hear the words agriculture and drought, their minds typically go to the effect that it’s having on crops, but did you know that drought also has a major impact on cattle producers? Tim Kjos who farms near Edgeley says drought is causing many producers to sell their cattle early. At a time…
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