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Rick Roed of Roed Seed Sales checks in with an update on local crops in the area. Roed talks about this summers unusual weather patterns and how it has affected crops. Roed mentions the weed content in the fields and how it compares to past years. Roed states that even with the hail damage throughout…
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Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA report. There have been a lot of calls locally regarding Haying and CRP land updates. Nathan explains even with emergency haying there are only certain practices that are eligible. Please contact your local FSA office to check on eligibility. Nathan reminds owners and operators that you must…
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The Calvin and Anne Schow family of McIntosh has been recognized as a 2023 Farm Family of the Year for Polk County by the University of Minnesota. R&J News talked with Anne Schow, who explained about their farm. The Schow family started with tomatoes and pumpkins, which turned into a huge success! The entire Schow…
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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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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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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.
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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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:
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!