Farm News

Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest Update 

The Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest is in full swing for areas across the Red River Valley. Local Producer Chuck Ruebke says this ...

Minnesota’s rich history of tractor companies 

This past weekend, the annual Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion took place in Rollag, and this year’s feature was all ...

Drought having effect on Midwest cow herds 

When people often hear the words agriculture and drought, their minds typically go to the effect that it's having on ...

Corn and Soybean Crop Update 

Corn and Soybean harvest is right around the corner, and for many area producers there’s a lot of anxiety surrounding ...

What is a combine and how does it work? 

The Harvest Season has arrived in the Red River Valley, and one machine that will be very prevalent on our ...

Mahnomen County 4H competes at Minnesota State Fair 

The Minnesota State Fair 4H encampment season wrapped up earlier this week, and Mahnomen County was well represented. Rebekah Donner ...

Fighting Soil Compaction

Soil health is a concern for any farm operation, and one concern that's continuing to grow across the region is ...

Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest Update

Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest continues at select sites across the Red River Valley. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist Joe Hastings tells us ...

CHS to help build First US Phosphate Fertilizer Plant since the 80’s 

The US Fertilizer supply has been limited for some time, and as a result, CHS alongside OCP North America recently ...

Local Crop  Update 

The sugarbeet harvest is officially underway across the Red River Valley, and while the quality of the crop varies across ...

Give Farm Equipment enough room 

Harvest is underway across the Red River Valley and area drivers are reminded to make sure they are giving farm ...

Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo is next week 

Coming up next week, area producers are invited to attend the Northwest  Minnesota Tillage Expo at the Northwest Research and ...

Ag Sector hoping legislature passes Farm Bill this year

The US Senate and House is currently in recess, but those in the agricultural sector are hopeful that the Legislature ...

Sugarbeet Pre Harvest Update 

The Sugarbeet Preharvest is in full swing across the Red River Valley, and producers are reporting mixed results. Harrison Weber ...

Minnesota Cattlemen insulted by Tariff-Free Beef Imports 

The Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association is pushing back against the Trump Administration after they made the decision to import foreign beef ...

Make Safety a priority this Harvest Season

The Harvest season has officially arrived, and will continue over the next couple of months, and producers are encouraged to ...

Red River Valley Harvest Update 

The Wheat Harvest is wrapping up for Producers on the North Dakota side of the Red River. R&J Ag Reporter ...

Wheat Harvest Update 

The Red River Valley Wheat Harvest is currently underway, and producers across the valley are reporting mixed results on crop ...

Sugarbeet Pre-Stock Harvest to begin Friday 

Starting on Friday, the sugarbeet harvest season will officially kick off with the pre-stock harvest. American Crystal Sugar General Agronomist ...

NDSU Extension Holds Field Day in Prosper 

NDSU held a field day at their research site in Prosper on Tuesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in ...

Emergency Haying and Grazing available for Producers in Norman County 

Drought has been a major talking point across the Red River Valley, and local cattle producers may be one of ...

SAFE Kids Grand Forks promoting Farm Safety this Harvest 

Harvest season is officially underway in the Red River Valley, and SAFE Kids Grand Forks is sharing some youth farm ...

State of the US agricultural trade market

Trade has been a major topic of discussion across the United States the past year, and the USDA has been ...

Red River Valley Sugarbeet Update 

Conditions are very dry across the Red River Valley, and while this has resulted in less cases of root rot ...

Sugar Market Update 

Like many other ag markets, the US Sugar Market is going through hardship. However, unlike many other markets, sugar producers ...

Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo set for September 1st 

University of Minnesota Extension & Northwest Research and Outreach Center will be hosting the Northwest Minnesota Tillage Expo on September ...

Farm Markets Remain Strong

Agricultural commodity markets may be going through a rough patch, but farmland markets remain strong in the Red River Valley, ...

Prioritize Farm Safety this harvest 

With the Red River Valley Wheat Harvest underway, and more to come over the coming month, area producers are reminded ...

Field Day being held near Twin Valley on Thursday

Mustang Seed will be participating at a Field Day on Thursday at the Blair Hoseth Farm located East of Twin ...

Corn & Sugarbeet Crop Update 

It's been very dry for growers across the Red River Valley, and most producers are all asking for rain. Danny ...