Tag: Agricultural News

Health and Wellness of Cows important for Dairy Producers 

June is Dairy month, and R&J Broadcasting will be giving you a look into the dairy industry all month long. While certain activist organizations will incorrectly claim otherwise, did you know a cow’s health is a top priority for Dairy Producers? R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier explains.  Once this milk is harvested, Revier says it…
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June 9, 2026 0

Red River Valley Peakfly Forecast 

Root maggot is a major concern for many sugarbeet producers in the Red River Valley, and many will have to start their plans to combat it. Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension says we are approaching peakfly for root maggot in the valley.  Botel says peakfly is arriving into the valley fast and aggressively, and…
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June 4, 2026 0

Sugarbeet research update with NDSU’s Dr Tom Peters 

A majority of the sugarbeet crop is in the ground now, and for those in sugarbeet research the next couple of months will be very busy. NDSU Extension Sugarbeet Agronomist Dr Tom Peters tells us more about some of his research this year.  Peters says he is also doing some research on the safety of…
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June 1, 2026 0

US Ag Legislation Update 

Congress has passed a new farm bill, but for a new bill to be signed by the president, it will first need to pass the US Senate. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers explains what has  happened with the farm bill as of late, and what needs to be done.  Weber also…
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May 28, 2026 0

With first round of sugarbeet planting over, some tasked with the decision to re-plant 

Sugarbeet growers across the Red River Valley have wrapped up round one of planting. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarebeet Growers Association tells us how planting went, and how this spring has compared to past springs.  Weber says one difficult decision some growers will need to make is whether they will need to…
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May 27, 2026 0

Extension’s Angie Peltier talks about the importance of Shelterbelts 

If recent windstorms have taught us anything, it’s that shelterbelts are still a very important tool when it comes to keeping your topsoil in your field where it belongs. Dr Angie Peltier of Minnesota Extension says now’s a great time for producers to be planting these shelterbelts.  Peltier says your local soil and water district…
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May 22, 2026 0

Spring Planting Update 

Commodity markets are in a rough stretch currently, and one major question locals have had to ask themselves is whether they should change their crop rotations, to get a bigger return on their investments. For Ada farmer Cory Jacobson, his answer to this question was to mostly stay on their current rotation schedule.  Planting season…
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May 12, 2026 0

Farm raised beef or grocery store beef? What’s the difference? 

In a time where misinformation is at an all time high trying to decide between store-bought beef and locally farm raised beef can often feel overwhelming and difficult, especially as there is a very noticeable difference between the two. R&J Ag Reporter and local cattle producer Nick Revier talks about the differences between the two…
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May 7, 2026 0

Ag Advocacy important in combat against misinformation

In a time where social media has become ingrained in our society, combat against misinformation in agriculture continues to be a major priority for those in agriculture. That’s where people like Ag Advocate & Social Media Influencer Michelle Miller aka “Farm Babe” come into play. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier recently had the opportunity to…
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April 7, 2026 0

Senator John Hoeven talks agriculture

The Farm Bill is expected to be a major topic of discussion once the House and Senate return from Easter break, but it is still unknown whether or not a bill will be passed. US Senator John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) says one piece of ag legislation he will be pushing for is a year round…
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April 1, 2026 0