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Farm & Field – 6/4/2025

Sponsored By: Eric Tedford (Summit Agro) John Brainard (Area Producer) Joe Altepeter Joe Hastings (American Crystal Sugar) Luke Kuster (Buxton Area Producer) Steve Dalen (Steve Dalen Farmland Sales) Tom Peters (NDSU Extension) Corey Hanson (Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers) Danny Brandt (Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers)


June 5, 2025 0

Sugarbeet Update 

With the sugarbeet growing season now underway, most producers have shifted their focus over to weed management. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says despite great conditions early in planting, producers have been left with a real challenge when it comes to weed management.  Peters says two weeds that have been especially challenging to producers…
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June 5, 2025 0

Norman County Corn and Soybean growers promoting new Soyfoam product 

It will be a busy couple months for the Norman County Corn and Soybeans Growers, as they will be out in the community, promoting the use of a new soybean product that will help keep our area fire departments more safe. Corey Hanson of the Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers tells us what they…
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June 4, 2025 0

Ag Geek Update – 5/28/2025

Ag Geek Update, from GK Technology. Wednesday, May 28.


May 30, 2025 0

Farm & Field – 5/28/2025

Sponsored By: David Arends (Perley Producer) Andrew Johnstad (Beltrami Producer) Gary Schlick (Mahnomen Producer) Bruce Winter (Purina Feed) Mike Nelson (CHS West Central) Dan Vogle Old Sayins


May 30, 2025 0

Cattle Producers gearing up for breeding season 

Calving season has wrapped up for most beef producers across the Red River Valley, which means that producers will be getting prepared for the upcoming breeding season. Bruce Winter of Purina Feed reminds producers to get their bulls tested before releasing them out to pasture.  Winter also spoke about the explosion of the cattle market,…
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May 30, 2025 0

Area Crop Update 

Planting is mostly complete across the Red River Valley, and now area producers are waiting to see how their crop develops. Mike Nelson of CHS West Central in Ada gives an update on the area crop, and how it’s developing after the chaotic May weather.  Nelson says now’s the time when weeds will start to…
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May 29, 2025 0

Farm & Field – 5/21/2025

Sponsored by: Trent Eidem John Habedank Lynn Johnson Josh Erbes Tom Kennelly Tim Kjos Frances Leir Jeremy Sather Steve Dalen


May 23, 2025 0

Planting Season Update 

After a delay in planting due to recent rain, farmers are looking to get back into their fields to finish their planting. Josh Erbes of Centrol tells us how planting is progressing across the Red River Valley after these delays.  The Red River valley has seen some sizable temperature swings over the last week and…
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May 23, 2025 0

Cattle Prices expected to continue rising 

Record highs for cattle prices are being reported across the country, but the price hikes may not be over yet. Cattle Feeder Tim Kjos expects prices to continue rising, and he explains why the price of beef is so high.  Kjos talks more about the effects that droughts have had on the cattle herd in…
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May 22, 2025 0