Farm and Field 7/4/2024
Dan Erdman: Dr Mark Boetel Darrell Sip Jeremy Sather John Schafer Joe Hasting Dwight Hietman Joe & Becca Babolian Jay Merkins
Hail Storm ravages crops in Northeast Norman County and North West Mahnomen County
Hail storms from the weekend ravaged crops in Northeast Norman County and Northwest Mahnomen County, leaving some crops completely destroyed. Gary area farmer Jeremey Sather tells us more about the damage and what he’s seeing. Sather says the soybean crop in the area will likely not be economically worth it as well. Sather shared similar…
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Pasture conditions and hay production thriving
Recent wet weather trends have caused issues for many crop producers throughout the Red River Valley, but one area that is thriving is hay production. NDSU Extension Rangeland Management Specialist Kevin Sedivec, explains what he’s seeing. While conditions are good now, Sedivec says there are some things that producers need to be on the lookout…
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Red River Valley Fair Opens With Newly Renovated Ag Education Building
June 28th, 2024 Today kicks off the beginning of what is know as the 11 Best Days of Summer – or the start of the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo. This year’s fair schedule has a unique twist where instead of consecutive days, the Fair will be held over three consecutive weekends. RRVF…
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Farm and Field 6/26/2024
Dawn Chisholm (Farm Safety) Brandon Weber (Valley United Co-op) Chuck Ruebke (Area Farmer) Cody Baker (Southern Minnesota Beet Cooperative) Neil Rockstad (ASGA President) Dave Roesch (Ada Area Farmer) Adam Sip (Bayer Crop Science) David Thompson (World Assosciation of Beet and Cane Growers President) Dr. Ashok Chanda (University of Minnesota Extension) Gary Jacobson (Jacobson Red Angus)
Farm and Field – 6/20/2024
Dave Swenson (Shelly Area Farmer) Rebecca Sip (Ada Area Farmer) Austen Germolus (Borup Area Farmer) Danny Brandt (Ada Area Farmer) Harrison Weber (Red River Valley Sugar Beet Growers)
Avian Flu, what is it?
There’s been lots of talk as of late about the Avian Flu and the impact it has on the poultry and cattle industry after outbreaks across the country. Many outside the agriculture industry aren’t aware of this growing problem and the impacts it can have. Ron Visser of Waukon Dairy explains what Avian Flu is…
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Annual World Association of Beet and Cane Growers Conference is next week
The World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG) will be hosting their annual meeting in Fargo from June 18 to 21. WABCG President David Thompson says there will be dozens of delegates from all across the world in attendance this year. Thompson also tells us what’s on the agenda for this year’s conference. Lastly…
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Farm and Field 6/12/2024
Mike Nelson (West Central Ag Services) You might be a farmer David Thompson (World Association of Beet and Cane Growers) Mike Skaug (Beltrami Area Farmer) Kevin Thorsness (Bayer Crop Science) John Habedank (Twin Valley area Farmer) Logan Milligan (Purina Feed LCC)
Farm and Field 6/5/2024
Cory Hanson (Corn and Soybean Growers) Dr Tom Peters (NDSU Extension) Austin Germolus (Ada Area Farmer) Cowbells Trent Eidem (Mustang Seeds) Grant Arends (Ada Area Farmer Luke Kuster (Buxton Area Farmer) Mackenzie Derry (CHS) Dave Blomseth (Lakes Community Co-op)