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MSGA Visits Washington DC

Norman County had representation in Washington DC for the Annual American Soybean Association Meeting. Trip attendee and Norman County Soybean Growers member Rebecca Sip gives us a recap of the trip.  Sip says there were also lengthy discussions about trade, and the role of the World Trade Organization, and she tells us what the American…
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August 1, 2025 0

Farm & Field Show – 7/30/2025

Farm Savings Fred Lukens Erick Grafstrum Steve Dalen Harrison Weber Dan Kvien Carey Mortinson Eric Branch Rebecca Sip


July 31, 2025 0

Managing soybean iron deficiency chlorosis

If you’ve driven by soybean fields across the Red River Valley, you may notice a significant amount of yellowing in this year’s crop, which is caused by soybean iron deficiency chlorosis. Jodi Boe of GK Technology tells us how producers should be managing this.  Boe also shares some other things that soybean producers should be…
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July 30, 2025 0

Area producers encouraged to prepare for unintended consequences 

Changes in the political outlook of our federal and state politics have caused chaotic times in agriculture leaving many with questions regarding the future. Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl says area producers should be preparing for “unintended consequences” that are a cause of these uncertainties in ag policies, and markets.  Kohl also tells…
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July 29, 2025 0

Farm & Field – 7/23/2025

Save the Bales Steve Dalen Jeremy Refshaw Mark Habedank Cory Jacobson Emily Russavage Chenggen Chu Joe Hastings Mark Bloomquist Eric Branch


July 24, 2025 0

Norman County Crop Update 

The Red River Valley has been hit with some rain over the last week and half. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Fossum farmer Mark Habedank, who says the rain was very much welcome.  As for his crops, Habedank says his wheat and corn is progressing very well.  Habedank was a guest on…
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July 24, 2025 0

Area Crop Update 

We’re in the back half of the month of July, which means we’re approaching the dog days of the 2025 growing season. This time of year can be very important for crop development, and recent temperatures are having different effects on area crops. Jeremy Sather of Agrimax in Fertile says the area Wheat Crop is…
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July 22, 2025 0

Branch presents trial at St Thomas Field Day 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the NDSU Extension Field Day in St Thomas North Dakota last week. After the event, Revier caught up with Field Day trial presenter Dr. Eric Branch who talks more about his trail and what he’s seeing.  For more agricultural news can be seen online at rjbroadcasting.com  under the…
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July 21, 2025 0

American Crystal Sugar Update 

The Sugarbeet Growing Season continues to progress in the Red River Valley, and sample pulling is expected to start soon for American Crystal Sugar. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar, who tells us how the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Crop is looking.  While…
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July 18, 2025 0