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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
This Wednesday, local producers are invited to the Corey Hanson Farm near Gary, for a Field Day. Field Day host, and Norman County Soybean Growers Association Representative Corey Hanson tells us more about what they will be presenting. Hanson says all are invited to this event, and he says there will also be some special…
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The Sugarbeet Pre Harvest is underway, and is expected to ramp up in a couple weeks, which also means that different trials across the Red River Valley will also start pulling beets for research purposes. Matt Kaufman of United Beet Seed says they have a ton of trials happening throughout the valley. Kaufman says they…
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