Farm News

Managing farm operations in relation to weather 

As much as they’d like to, farmers can’t control the weather, but that doesn’t mean they can't manage their farm ...

Red River Valley: More unique than you think

While it may not seem like it at times, the Red River Valley is one of the most unique landscapes ...

Senator Tina Smith talks Farm Bill 

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

Minnesota Soybean accepting applications for Future of Soy Summit 

The annual Future of Soy Summit is still months away, but Minnesota Soybean is currently accepting applications to attend this ...

Polk County Extension hosting Beef Quality Assurance Workshop 

Area beef producers are invited to the Polk County Extension office next month, as they will be holding a free ...

Purina Feed & Lakes Community Co-op holding annual Cow Calf Meeting in Flom 

Purina Feed & Lakes Community Cooperative will be holding their annual Cow Calf Meeting in Flom on Thursday evening, and ...

Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council holding Director Election this month 

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council (MSRPC) will be holding an election this month for one of their District ...

Borup Farmer testifies at State Capital 

A local farmer recently had the opportunity to testify in front of the Minnesota Senate Committee on Agriculture on behalf ...

Crop Insurance Deadline Fast Approaching 

The 2026 Crop Insurance Deadline is fast approaching, and farmers are reminded to make sure they get that paperwork done ...

Askelson takes over as MN Soybean County Representative for Northwest MN

Members of Minnesota Corn and Soybean in Northwest Minnesota will notice a new face hanging around, as Twin Valley native ...

Registration open for InsidePTI Conference 

Area producers are invited to attend the upcoming InsidePTI Conference in Wheatland North Dakota next Tuesday. Kris Brekken of Agassiz ...

Producers encouraged to not skimp on crop insurance coverage 

Crop insurance decisions for 2026 need to be made by producers by March 15, and with agricultural markets across the ...

Branch: Cercospora the most challenging problem for growers in RRV 

R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the NDSU/Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Growing Seminar in Moorhead earlier this week, ...

Sugarbeet Fungal disease outlook with Dr Ashok Chanda 

The Red River Valley has seen some very strong growing conditions for sugarbeets the last couple of years, but these ...

American Crystal Sugar Experiencing minimal winter losses 

American Crystal Sugar’s factories are currently working on slicing last year's sugarbeet crop, but oftentimes these factories will be moving ...

Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers accepting applications for annual Scholarship

The Norman County Corn and Soybean Growers Association is now accepting applications for their yearly scholarships. Corey Hanson of the ...

Sugarbeet insect projections with NDSU’s Dr Mark Boetel 

Spring is fast approaching, and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Producers are going to need to be aware of a number ...

Big money, and big risk in the Cattle Market 

The US Cattle Market is in a very strange state right now, as it’s both strong yet fragile. This is ...

Minnesota Extension conducting field drainage studies

Water drainage is a very important practice in the Red River Valley, and area entities like the University of Minnesota ...

Wind break programs available to producers looking to combat wind erosion 

Wind erosion is always a concern for many producers across North Dakota, and Northwest Minnesota, and many organizations are encouraging ...

Minnesota Extension holding annual “Women in Ag Conference” today 

The University of Minnesota Extension is holding their Annual Women in Ag conference today in Saint Cloud, and women from ...

ASGA Holds annual Meeting in California 

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California last week. Former ASGA President Neil Rockstad says ...

Neil Rockstad wraps up two year term as ASGA President 

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association (ASGA) held their annual meeting in California earlier this week, and the meeting signaled the ...

2026 sugarbeet disease forecast 

Sugarbeet leaf diseases have been a major topic of discussion for producers the last couple of years, and that's not ...

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 ...