Farm News

Global trade a discussion at  the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo

Trade was a topic of discussion at the International Sugarbeet and Dry Bean Expo in Grand Forks on Thursday. R&J ...

Red River Valley a major force in the baked bean industry 

Baked beans are a staple in almost every midwest home, but did you know that this is made possible due ...

Minnesota Ag Commissioner discusses the importance of creativity in 2026 

2026 is expected to be a tough year for farmers across the country, and many farmers may have to try ...

Sugarbeet update with ASGA President Neil Rockstad 

Congress recently passed the Farmer Bridge Assistance program, and $1 billion dollars will be allocated to the specialty crop sector, ...

Precision Planting Winter Conference is this week 

Area producers are invited to the Precision Planting Winter Conference this Wednesday at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo. Kris ...

Norman County FSA Update 

Norman County FSA is reminding area producers that the deadline for acreage reporting is fast approaching, after having to be ...

Crop Rotation on the top of mind for some area producers 

We’re at the time of year where producers are still planning their 2026 planting season, and one thing that's a ...

MN Soybean Research & Promotion’s Council seeking new District 1,2 &3 Director 

The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion’s Council (MSR&PC) is looking for area producers to run for a soon to be ...

Cow-Calf Days Seminar Tour coming to Northwest Minnesota 

The University of Minnesota Extension Cow-Calf Days Seminar Tour will be making its annual stop in Northwest Minnesota on Tuesday, ...

High yields remain a key for growers in 2026 

Low commodity prices are causing area producers to take a closer look at their acreage and crop rotations in 2026, ...

Hanson looking forward to another year with MN Soybean Research & Promotion Council 

Gary area producer Corey Hanson is looking forward to another year of serving as a District 1, 2 & 3 ...

Sugarbeet Research and Education Board holds annual Reporting Session

The Sugarbeet Research and Education Board held their annual Reporting Session on Tuesday, and R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was ...

Minnesota Extension’s Women in Ag Conference Returns next month

It’s conference season for agricultural producers across the region, and one event that producers should mark on their calendars is ...

US Rep Angie Craig discusses Farm Bill & other ag legislation 

The Farm Bill will be expiring later this year, and producers across the country are left wondering if congress will ...

Pesticide Application Trainings being held across Northwest Minnesota 

Minnesota Extension will be holding a series of Pesticide Application trainings over the next month. Heather Dufault of Norman and ...

MN Soybean Research and Promotions Council funding dozens of research projects statewide

A new year is here, and the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotions Council (MSR&PC) is continuing their work in funding ...

New Farm Bill is possible in 2026 despite Fall Midterms 

After a break for the Christmas Holiday, the United States House of Representatives is back in session, and one item ...

Set Calves up for Success

With cattle prices being as high as they are, cattle producers across the region are weighing their options when it ...

Minnesota Ag and Rural Leadership Program growing local Ag Leaders 

Leaders are always needed in agriculture, and SW Minnesota State has teamed up with other agricultural groups across the state, ...

Producers hopeful for new farm bill next year 

Earlier this year President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, which included legislation that will help agricultural ...

2026 Weather forecast with NDAWN’s Daryl Ritchison

2025 is just about in the books, and it's been a very interesting year when it comes. North Dakota Agricultural ...

Minnesota’s partnership with NDAWN paying off for producers

The State of Minnesota has been expanding its Agricultural Weather Network over the last couple years, and local agricultural producers ...

Norman/Polk County Extension update 

It's going to be a busy couple months for Norman/Polk County Extension, as they have multiple events coming up on ...

Questions remain on passage of new Farm Bill in 2026 

Congress has once again extended the 2018 Farm Bill for another year, and this is expected to have a major ...

Keeping Soil Moist

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is attending the Minnesota Watersheds Annual Conference and Trade Show in Nisswa.  One person he ...

Vive Crop Protection rolling out product for Cercospora Leaf Spot Protection

Cercospora Leaf Spot was the topic of discussion for sugarbeet growers this past growing season, and the disease ravaged sugarbeet ...

Producers encouraged to plan now for a successful 2026 

We’re approaching the end of 2025, which means that some producers are planning ahead for the 2026 season. BASF Crop ...

Canola Symposium being held in Roseau Next Week 

The Minnesota Canola Council and University of Minnesota Extension will be holding a Canola Symposium on Thursday, December 4 in ...

Sugarbeet Harvest Recap 

Another sugarbeet harvest is in the books, and now our area sugarbeet factories will be busy slicing this year's crop ...

Norman County East FFA attends National Convention 

The FFA National Convention was this past weekend, and one of the many FFA chapters from across the nation that ...