After a mild winter NDSU Extension Entomologist Dr Mark Botel says the risk for insects is higher this planting season. Dr Botel tells us what insects producers should be on the lookout for this season. Botel says the risk for Springtails is also higher this year and encourages producers to add plant protection. For the…
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After a mild winter an impact of the Minnesota and North Dakota pest populations is likely. University of Minnesota Extension Regional Educator Anthony Hanson explains the implications this weather can have in the Spring and Summer months when it comes to pests. Hanson also explained things that producers should consider doing this planting season when…
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Allison Thompson of the Money Farm joined us on the Farm and Field Show Wednesday to discuss the latest USDA global stock reports. Thompson gives an update on what showed up in those reports. Thompson also discussed crop production and how we could possibly enter a weather market with the decrease in production overseas. Thompson…
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Many Counties across the state continue to suffer from extreme drought conditions. On September 7 the U.S Drought Monitor updated their drought conditions and Cass, Hubbard, and Wadena Counties all received D3 classification which is described as an extreme drought. Parts of Beltrami County, and Itasca County also received D3 Classifications. Other area counties also…
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The harvesting season is not only the busiest time for local farmers but also the most dangerous. Dawn Chisholm from If Only LLC is very familiar with the importance of farm safety and has created her own organization that focuses on the importance of safety in the workplace. Chisholm tells us her story on why…
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The NDSU/UMN Sugar Beet control will be holding a tour at the Neil Rockstad Farm on Thursday, July 13. Dr. Tom Peters with NDSU/UMN Sugar Beet Control explains what will be presented at the upcoming tour. Dr. Peters also said that they will be presenting three different studies at the tour this Thursday. The tour…
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Rainfall around the Red River Valley has been scattered…with some areas getting more than others. Allison Thompson with The Money Farm in Ada says the differences in rainfall are affecting the markets. Thompson was speaking on KRJB’s Farm and Field Show, which airs Wednesday afternoons from 2 until 5.
On Wednesday’s Farm and Field Show on KRJB, Gary Schlick–who farms east of Mahnomen– told R&J Broadcasting’s Sean Bjerk how planting is going. Schlick was asked if planting has been going faster than expected, considering the late start to planting season. You can hear the Farm and Field Show Wednesday afternoons from 2 to 5…
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