Category: Farm News

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Updates on FSA Loans in Minnesota

Tiffany Page joins us to explain some updates to FSA loans, specifically with Direct Farm Ownership Loans. There are 3 different types of Direct Ownership Loans- Regular, Down Payment, and Joint Financing. Tiffany gives us an overview of what these loans are and how to know what is best for you. Tiffany explained how to…
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August 4, 2023 0

Nathan Peterson checks in with the weekly FSA Report

By Abby Pearson Nathan is the FSA agent for Clearwater East Polk and Beltrami counties. They are looking for nominations for county committee elections. Each member serves a 3 year terms. Interested farmers and ranchers are encouraged to apply. There are many positions available that the FSA needs to fill quickly. If you currently farm…
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July 28, 2023 0

State Representative Deb Kiel discusses Crop and Livestock Program

Deb Kiel joins the Crop and Livestock Program and checks in with farm conditions. She states rainfall has been very spotty. Sugar beets and Soybeans are looking like they need rain. Heat will likely push the wheat sooner which likely means combines rolling soon.


July 28, 2023 0

NDSU/UMN Extension Sugar Beet Control to Hold Tour 

The NDSU/UMN Sugar Beet control will be holding a tour at the Neil Rockstad Farm on Thursday, July 13. Dr. Tom Peters with NDSU/UMN Sugar Beet Control explains what will be presented at the upcoming tour.  Dr. Peters also said that they will be presenting three different studies at the tour this Thursday.  The tour…
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July 11, 2023 0

FSA Report – July 8th

by Abby Pearson (7-8-23) Farm Service Agency director Nathan Peterson joined Tom Lano for the weekly FSA report on KKCQ. Listen to the full report below:


July 6, 2023 0

FSA Report: May 25, 2023

Julie Kolodji of the FSA Office joined Tom Lano on KKCQ for the weekly FSA Report! Listen to this week’s FSA Report below! Tune into the FSA Report on KKCQ 96.7 FM every Thursday morning at 6:55 AM!


May 25, 2023 0

FSA Report: May 18, 2023

Nathan Peterson of the FSA Office joined Tom Lano on KKCQ for the weekly FSA Report! Listen to this week’s FSA Report below!


May 18, 2023 0

Mahnomen Planting Update

On Wednesday’s Farm and Field Show on KRJB, Gary Schlick–who farms east of Mahnomen– told R&J Broadcasting’s Sean Bjerk how planting is going. Schlick was asked if planting has been going faster than expected, considering the late start to planting season. You can hear the Farm and Field Show Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 5…
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May 18, 2023 0

FSA Report: May 11, 2023

Nathan Peterson of the FSA Office joined Tom Lano on KKCQ for the weekly FSA Report! Listen to this week’s FSA Report below!


May 11, 2023 0

FSA Report: April 27, 2023

Nathan Peterson of the FSA Office joined Tom Lano on KKCQ for the weekly FSA Report! Listen to this week’s FSA Report below!


April 27, 2023 0