Category: Farm News

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Farm and Field – 5/1/2024

Power Pollen Grant Mehring (Technical Agronomist) Corey Hanson (NC Corn and Soybean Growers President) Beau Jacobson (Area Producer) Doug Rensvold (Gardner Area Farmer) Dr Eric Branch (Sugarbeet Extension Specialist) Dwight Heitman (Ada area farmer) Alan Huago (Waubun area farmer) David Steen Steve Dahlen (Pifer’s Auction)


May 2, 2024 0

FSA Report

FSA Farm Loan Officer Tiffany Page was in studio to give this weeks FSA Report: Page explains further how these Beginner Farmer Ownership Loans work: Furthermore, Page explains the types of Farm Ownership Loans. For more information you can call your local FSA Office or visit their website at farmers.gov


April 26, 2024 0

Insect risk higher for area producers this planting seasonĀ 

After a mild winter NDSU Extension Entomologist Dr Mark Botel says the risk for insects is higher this planting season. Dr Botel tells us what insects producers should be on the lookout for this season.  Botel says the risk for Springtails is also higher this year and encourages producers to add plant protection. For the…
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April 24, 2024 0

Farm and Field 4/17/2024

Dr. Tom Peters (Minnesota Extension Wheat Specialist) Brandon Weber (Valley United Co-Op) Tim Leshuk (Bayer Crop Science) Jeremy Sather (Gary area farmer) Tim Kjos (Cattle Markets) David Arends (Perley Area Farmer) Chuck Ruebke (Local Producer) Luke Blair (Forrest River ND Farmer)


April 19, 2024 0

FSA Report – National Ag Week

Executive Director Nathan Peterson shares this weeks FSA Report: Peterson shares more tips on retaining CRP/EDI status: For more information on CRP programs and more, contact your local FSA Office or check out their website at farmers.gov


March 22, 2024 0

FSA Report

FSA Officer Matt Voxland checks in with this weeks FSA Report: With loan rates on the low side, Voxland explains why this is good time to consider expanding this season: For any questions, feel free to contact your local FSA Office or check out their website at farmers.gov


March 8, 2024 0

FSA Report

County Executive Director Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA report: For any questions on the Farm Storage Facility Loans or any other pertinent information, please call your local FSA Office or check out the website at farmers.gov


January 31, 2024 0

FSA Report

FSA Executive Director Nathan Peterson shares an update from the FSA Office: Deadlines for the Livestock Forage Program have nearly arrived, with paperwork needing to be signed and returned by January 30th. Peterson explains further: For more information on the LFP or other available programs, visit farmers.gov or contact your local FSA Office.


January 24, 2024 0

FSA Report

Farm Loan Manager Julie Kolodji gives this weeks FSA Report, focusing on positive changes in the New Year: With the New Year in full motion, there are a variety of new loan opportunities available through the FSA. Kolodji explains further: Kolodji encourages farmers to check out farmers.gov for further guidance in making positive changes for…
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January 12, 2024 0

FSA Report

County Executive Director Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA Report: Peterson wants to remind producers that the March deadline is quickly approaching and to enroll as soon as possible: For questions be sure to contact your local FSA office or checkout their website at farmers.gov


January 5, 2024 0