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While it may not seem like it at times, the Red River Valley is one of the most unique landscapes in North America, but due to the flatness of the region, many are unaware of just how big the elevation differences are from one area of the valley to the other. R&J Ag Reporter Nick…
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The Farm Bill will be expiring later this year, and producers across the country are left wondering if Washington will be able to pass a new bill by the end of the year. US Senator Tina Smith gives us an update on Farm Bill discussions in the Senate, and the need to get a bill…
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The annual Future of Soy Summit is still months away, but Minnesota Soybean is currently accepting applications to attend this invite only event. Minnesota Soybean Communication Specialist Mark Askelson tells us more about the event. If this sounds like an event you’d like to attend, Askelson says you can submit an application to Minnesota Soybean…
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Area beef producers are invited to the Polk County Extension office next month, as they will be holding a free Beef Quality Assurance Workshop. Heather Dufault of Polk County Extension tells us more. Dufault says Polk County Extension, and other organizations worldwide are celebrating women in agriculture this month as well. For more information on…
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Purina Feed & Lakes Community Cooperative will be holding their annual Cow Calf Meeting in Flom on Thursday evening, and area cattlemen and women are invited to attend. Bruce Winter of Purina Feed tells us what we can expect from the event. Again, that will take place this Thursday at 5:00 PM in Flom.
The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSRPC) will be holding an election this month for one of their District 1,2 & 3 Director positions. MSRPC Communications Specialist Mark Askelson says the Council will see a new District Director for region 1,2 and 3. Askelson also encourages all area producers to reach out and get…
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A local farmer recently had the opportunity to testify in front of the Minnesota Senate Committee on Agriculture on behalf of wheat across the state of Minnesota. During his testimony, Borup Farmer and President of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Austen Germolus spoke about the different issues wheat growers across the state are facing.…
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The 2026 Crop Insurance Deadline is fast approaching, and farmers are reminded to make sure they get that paperwork done as soon as possible. Heather Dufault of Norman County Extension tells us more. Again, the Crop Insurance Deadline is on Tuesday March 17. People in need of assistance with their coverage can contact their county’s…
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Members of Minnesota Corn and Soybean in Northwest Minnesota will notice a new face hanging around, as Twin Valley native Mark Askelson has taken over as Minnesota Soybean County Representative for Northwest Minnesota. R&J News had the chase to catch up with Askelson, who says he’s excited for his new role. Askelson says he has…
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Area producers are invited to attend the upcoming InsidePTI Conference in Wheatland North Dakota next Tuesday. Kris Brekken of Agassiz Precision Ag in Hillsboro gives us more about this event. Brekken says registration is required to attend this event. Again, the InsidePTI Conference will take place on Tuesday, March 10 starting at 10:00 AM at…
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