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FSA County Executive Director Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA report: Although the deadline has passed, Nathan reminds producers there is still an option to participate in the Drought Relief Program: For any questions contact: County Executive Director Nathan Peterson at (218) 751-1942 or check out the website at www.fsa.usda.gov
FSA agent Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA report: As the end of the fiscal year approaches, Nathan urges producers to check their banking and payment information to be sure everything is current and updated: Before signing off Nathan reminds producers to be aware of upcoming Fall crop deadlines. For any questions contact: County…
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On Wednesday’s Farm and Field Show on KRJB, Ag Reporter Nick Revier spoke with Dustin Hahn of Valley United Co-op of Reynolds, North Dakota about the wheat harvest in that area. Hahn also spoke about the quality of the wheat harvest. The Farm and Field Show airs Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 5pm on KRJB.
County Executive Director Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA report. September 30th is the end of the fiscal year, so Nathan encourages producers to check deadlines ASAP: Deadlines for Fall seeded crops are approaching as well. Nathan shares more details about these deadlines: Before concluding, Nathan gives an update on the past Emergency…
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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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