The Fall Harvest season is in full swing, and producers are reporting very mixed results for this year’s crop. While down from past years, Fred Lukens of Plant Power Agriculture says his crop is seeing higher yields compared to other area producers, especially in his soybeans. Lukens explained what he did to his soybean crop…
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The fall harvest was underway across the Red River Valley, but recent rains have brought progress to a stand still for many local producers. Corey Hanson who farms near Gary tells us how the harvest has gone, and how his soybean crop is looking. As for his corn, Hanson says his crop is facing major…
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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 Red River Valley Sugarbeet harvest is starting to wrap up, but there still work to be done at certain sites across the valley. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier checks in with the latest update from American Crystal Sugar. You can see more agricultural news, and programming on the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.
The 2025 Fall harvest continues to move along. After high temperatures hit the region last week, Gary Farmer Ron Pinske says that these cooler temperatures were very much needed. Pinske says that this year’s crop has been good for the most part. Ada farmer Jake Kroshus also tells us how the harvest is shaping up…
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The sugar beet pre-piling harvest continues to progress throughout the Red River Valley. Local producer Neil Rockstad says the sugarbeet pre-piling harvest is going well, and soybean harvest should be picking up soon. Rockstad also tells us whether he thinks there will be a delay in the upcoming sugarbeet fall harvest campaign. While the warm…
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Sugarbeet Pre-Harvest continues to progress across the Red River Valley, but recent temperatures could cause some changes in the pre harvest. Joe Hastings of American Crystal Sugar tells us more. As for the beet quality, Hastings says this year’s beet crop is healthy, and sugar content is strong. Safety is always a top priority for…
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Wheat harvest is mostly complete in the Red River Valley. Jeremy Sather of Agrimax in Fertile says this year’s wheat harvest went well, and he tells us what he saw in this year’s crop. Soybeans will be up next for producers in the valley, and Sather says the soybeans have rebounded well in the second…
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Harvest has kicked off in the Red River Valley. During the KRJB Farm and Field Show on Wednesday, Beltrami Farmer Ryan Skaug told R&J AG Reporter Nick Revier that his Wheat Harvest was going very well. As for his other crops, Skaug says that his soybean bean crop is progressing pretty well Lastly, Skaug gave…
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The 2024 fall harvest continues to move along across the region. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier caught up with area producer Erick Grafstrom to talk about harvest, and what he’s seeing in this year’s crop. For more ag news and programming go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com.