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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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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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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National Ag Week was earlier this year, and Washington was full of agriculture advocates raising awareness for Agriculture. This included Ag Advocate & Social Media Star Michelle Miller aka “Farm Babe”. R&J Ag reporter Nick Revier had the chance to catch up with “Farm Babe” who tells us more about her journey from Los Angeles…
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As much as they’d like to, farmers can’t control the weather, but that doesn’t mean they can’t manage their farm in relation to the weather. NDWAN Director & Climatologist Daryl Ritchison says growers across the Red River Valley have many resources available to them through NDAWN, that could help them manage their operation. Ritchison says…
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A local farmer recently had the opportunity to testify in front of the Minnesota Senate Committee on Agriculture on behalf of wheat across the state of Minnesota. During his testimony, Borup Farmer and President of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Austen Germolus spoke about the different issues wheat growers across the state are facing.…
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Area producers are invited to attend the upcoming InsidePTI Conference in Wheatland North Dakota next Tuesday. Kris Brekken of Agassiz Precision Ag in Hillsboro gives us more about this event. Brekken says registration is required to attend this event. Again, the InsidePTI Conference will take place on Tuesday, March 10 starting at 10:00 AM at…
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Crop insurance decisions for 2026 need to be made by producers by March 15, and with agricultural markets across the country being down, many producers are considering the idea of cutting down on expenditures by cutting back on their coverage. Ag Country Farm Credit Services Senior Vice President of Insurance Tony Jesina says producers should…
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We’re at the time of year where producers are still planning their 2026 planting season, and one thing that’s a discussion for producers each year is their crop rotations. While a change may seem like a good idea, Erick Grafstrom of Performance Ag in Borup says your best option might be to stay on course. …
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2025 is almost over, and agricultural businesses like CHS are looking back on 2025, and how trends may affect business for next year. CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin says 2025 was overall a pretty solid year earnings wise, but there were a couple business areas that felt lots of pressure. Debertin also talks about…
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