Tag: Minnesota Farm Bureau

Minnesota Farm Bureau’s LEAP Conference starts February 2 

The Minnesota Farm Bureau’s LEAP is coming to Fargo/Moorhead on February 2 and 3 at the Delta Hotel in Fargo. Minnesota Farm Bureau Leadership Coordinator Rachel Peterson tells us more.  Peterson says there will be an opportunity to partake in many different workshops that cover a wide array of ag related topics.  While early bird…
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January 29, 2024 0

Minnesota Farm Bureau’s LEAP Conference coming to Fargo 

The Minnesota Farm Bureau’s LEAP is coming to Fargo/Moorhead on February 2 and 3 at the Delta Hotel on Southwest Fargo. Minnesota Farm Bureau Leadership Coordinator Rachel Peterson explains what the LEAP Conference is and when it will take place.  Throughout the conference there will be an opportunity to partake in many different workshops and…
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January 3, 2024 0

Whitney Pittman Wins MN Farm Bureau Federation Award

A member of the R&J Broadcasting family has been recognized for her work.  Whitney Pittman of the Red River Farm Network was named Ag Communicator of the Year by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation.  Pittman began her broadcasting career with R&J Broadcasting, Inc and is pleased to have won the award. Pittman says she’s grateful…
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November 21, 2023 0

Farm Bill Update 

As we move closer to the end of the year the agriculture industry continues to have their eyes on Washington as the December 31 deadline to pass a new farm bill fast approaches.  Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director Shayne Isane gives an update on the progress being made on the Farm Bill after the election…
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November 6, 2023 0

Q-Country Crops & Livestock Program (5/26)

Thom Petersen – MN Commissioner of Agriculture, MN Department of Ag Betsy Jensen – Stephen, MN, area producer Billy Bushelle – owner/operator of Bagley Livestock Exchange & Winger Livestock James Hardy – manager, CHS Mahnomen Amber Glaeser – Director of Public Policy, MN Farm Bureau


May 27, 2022 0

Farm & Field Show (5/26)

Thom Petersen – MN Commissioner of Agriculture, MN Department of Agriculture Don Wick – Farm Broadcaster, Red River Farm Network talking with Rush River Seed James Hardy – Manager, CHS Mahnomen Jay Merkens – District Sales Manager, Mustang Seed in Ada, MN Harrison Weber – Executive Director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Adam Sip…
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May 26, 2022 0

Farm & Field Show (5/5)

Pat Halland – Gary, MN area farmer Blair Hoseth – producer near Mahnomen, MN Steve Dalen – Pifers Auction & Realty, Moorhead, MN Angie Peltier – UMN Extension Educator Julie Kolodji – USDA FSA Loan Officer Bemidji, MN office Darel Sip – Ada, MN area producer Whitney Pittman – MN Farm Bureau Membership & Marketing…
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May 5, 2022 0