The US Fertilizer supply has been limited for some time, and as a result, CHS alongside OCP North America recently announced that they will be building a phosphate fertilizer plant. CHS CEO Jay Deberton says this plant will be good for US Agriculture, and will bring more fertilizer manufacturing to the United States. Deberton says…
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The sugarbeet harvest is officially underway across the Red River Valley, and while the quality of the crop varies across the region, some producers are reporting a disappointing crop. Dave Steen who farms in Norman County says this is one of the worst sugarbeet crops he has seen. The 2026 wheat harvest has wrapped up,…
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The Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association is pushing back against the Trump Administration after they made the decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis, as a way to drive beef prices down. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson says the decision to this is disappointing for domestic cattle producers. Thompson says moves like this…
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The Harvest season has officially arrived, and will continue over the next couple of months, and producers are encouraged to make sure they are prioritizing farm safety. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier says harvest is one of the most dangerous times for farmers, as the hours are long, and workload is heavy. Revier also shares…
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The Wheat Harvest is wrapping up for Producers on the North Dakota side of the Red River. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with Stephen Mondry, who farms near Minto, and they talk about how the wheat harvest is progressing, as well as how the crop is looking. Dry weather has many bean producers…
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NDSU held a field day at their research site in Prosper on Tuesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the event, and caught up with NDSU Sugarbeet Specialist Dr Eric Branch, who talks more about what was presented at the field day. While it has been mostly under control this year, Dr…
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Trade has been a major topic of discussion across the United States the past year, and the USDA has been hard at work over the last year, trying to open up new markets for those in agriculture. USA Undersecretary Luke Lindberg talks more about the efforts being made in his first year at USDA, and…
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Conditions are very dry across the Red River Valley, and while this has resulted in less cases of root rot in the sugarbeet crop, scouting for root diseases is still important. NDSU Sugarbeet Specialist Dr Eric Branch Explains. Some producers are also asking whether they need to spray for cercospora leaf spot because of the…
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Agricultural commodity markets may be going through a rough patch, but farmland markets remain strong in the Red River Valley, according to the latest farm real estate benchmarking study from AgCountry Farm Credit Services. AgCountry Executive Vice President of Business Development Mark Vetter talks more about this report, and some of his key takeaways. Despite…
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With the Red River Valley Wheat Harvest underway, and more to come over the coming month, area producers are reminded to prioritize their safety. Heather Dufault of Norman & Polk County Extension tells us more. Dufault says working farming is considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the midwest. Dufault also reminds people about…
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