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The US Senate and House is currently in recess, but those in the agricultural sector are hopeful that the Legislature will be able to pass a new farm bill once they return to Washington next month. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association says a farm bill needs to get done this…
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The Sugarbeet Preharvest is in full swing across the Red River Valley, and producers are reporting mixed results. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association tells us how harvest is going, and how the crop looks. Weber says the factories will be working hard to manage the beets, especially if there’s and…
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The Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association is pushing back against the Trump Administration after they made the decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis, as a way to drive beef prices down. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson says the decision to this is disappointing for domestic cattle producers. Thompson says moves like this…
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The Harvest season has officially arrived, and will continue over the next couple of months, and producers are encouraged to make sure they are prioritizing farm safety. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier says harvest is one of the most dangerous times for farmers, as the hours are long, and workload is heavy. Revier also shares…
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The Wheat Harvest is wrapping up for Producers on the North Dakota side of the Red River. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Stephen Mondry, who farms near Minto, and they talk about how the wheat harvest is progressing, as well as how the crop is looking. Dry weather has many bean producers…
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The Red River Valley Wheat Harvest is currently underway, and producers across the valley are reporting mixed results on crop yields and quality. For Allen Haugo who farms near Waubun, he reports a decent crop, as he moves past the half way point of the wheat harvest. Haugo says his soybean crop could use some…
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Starting on Friday, the sugarbeet harvest season will officially kick off with the pre-stock harvest. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings goes over their plans for the pre-stock harvest, and why they get started as early as they do. Hasting tells us how the crop is looking heading into pre-stock, as it has had…
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NDSU held a field day at their research site in Prosper on Tuesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the event, and caught up with NDSU Sugarbeet Specialist Dr Eric Branch, who talks more about what was presented at the field day. While it has been mostly under control this year, Dr…
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Drought has been a major talking point across the Red River Valley, and local cattle producers may be one of the most affected groups. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize says the lack of rain has led to many producers reaching out to FSA to see how they can help. Kruize says the recent drought…
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Harvest season is officially underway in the Red River Valley, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is sharing some youth farm safety reminders, that all families and operations should be taking into consideration this harvest. Carma Hansen of SAFE Kids Grand Forks explains. Hansen says it’s also important for adults to be setting a good example…
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