Area FSA offices will be hosting a pair of meetings for area farmers who are just getting into their farming careers. Norman County FSA officer James Kruize tells us what these meetings are for, and what they will cover. Kruize says there will be two separate meetings with one in Ada and the other in…
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An extension on the farm bill has caused many federal ag programs to extend their signup deadlines and producers are reminded about these new deadlines. James Kruize of Norman County FSA says one of the programs that was extended is the ARC PLC program. Kruize says another program affected by the Farm Bill extension was…
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We’re moving into the new year, and with that many area livestock producers may be looking to make changes in 2025. Norman County FSA Director James Kruize reminds all livestock producers to make sure they give FSA their updated livestock records if they decide to make changes. With winter in full swing, Kruize also reminds…
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With the fall harvest being underway James Kruize with the Norman County FSA wants to remind area farmers about conservation compliance. Kruize also has some reminders for CRP contract participants. You can listen to the entire conversation with James Kruize on rjbroadcasing.com under Kaleidoscope in the Programming tab.
It’s time for farmers to think about putting parts of their land in the CRP–or Conservation Reserve Program. James Kruise with the Norman County Farm Service Agency has details. Kruise went on to say information about the 2022 grassland CRP will be announced soon. In recent years, there’s been a downward trend in farmers participating…
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