Conditions to start the planting season were not the greatest for wheat growers across the Red River Valley, but the season is now in full swing for most growers in the valley. Local Wheat Producer, and Minnesota Wheat Growers Association member Austen Germolus says wheat planting is behind the five year average. Germolus says the…
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The US House of Representatives passed a New Farm Bill last week by a bipartisan vote of 224-200, and the bill will now move to the Senate where it will need 60 votes to move forward. However, the bill may face complications in the U.S. Senate. Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt talks more about these…
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Spreading, and fertilizing season is officially underway for growers across certain portions of the Red River Valley, but for some growers mother nature has taken them on a wild ride this spring. Mike Nelson of CHS West Central in Ada says some area producers have been able to get in the field, but some haven’t. …
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The Minnesota agriculture policy and finance bill is currently stalled in the Minnesota House of Representatives, and House Republicans are putting their foot in the ground in the opposition of a Paraquat that’s being pushed by Democrats in the house. Minnesota House Agriculture Committee Co-Chair Paul Anderson says the GOP sees the ban as a…
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Pending massive unexpected changes in policy, ag producers across the country will have to find a way to navigate through a very difficult agricultural financial environment in 2026. Bell Bank Senior Vice President Lynn Paulson. For this reason, Paulson says it will be very important for people to “lazer in” on their finances. While the…
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2025 is just about in the books, and it’s been a very interesting year when it comes. North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network (NDAWN) Director Daryl Ritchison reflects on 2025, which he describes as “funky”. Ritchison also gives us a look into what he thinks the weather forecast may look like for the region in 2026. …
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The Red River Valley has been hit with some rain over the last week and half. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Fossum farmer Mark Habedank, who says the rain was very much welcome. As for his crops, Habedank says his wheat and corn is progressing very well. Habedank was a guest on…
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We’re in the back half of the month of July, which means we’re approaching the dog days of the 2025 growing season. This time of year can be very important for crop development, and recent temperatures are having different effects on area crops. Jeremy Sather of Agrimax in Fertile says the area Wheat Crop is…
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The Sugarbeet Growing Season continues to progress in the Red River Valley, and sample pulling is expected to start soon for American Crystal Sugar. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier had the opportunity to catch up with Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar, who tells us how the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Crop is looking. While…
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North Dakota State University Extension will be holding a field day in St Thomas North Dakota on Thursday, and producers from across the Red River Valley are invited to attend. Dr Mark Boetel of NDSU Extension gives us a preview of the event, which is covering a wide array of topics, including sugarbeet root maggot. …
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