Research shows that people working in agriculture experience higher rates of stress and suicide than in many other occupations. Studies also indicate that strong social support and access to helpful resources can significantly reduce stress levels and suicide risk. To help address these challenges, North Dakota State University Extension will offer three “Question. Persuade. Refer.”…
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Tis the season for stuffy noses and fevers. The common cold will be a common thing over the next few months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say most adults get two colds a year. Julie Garden-Robinson, a North Dakota State University Extension food and nutrition specialist, tells us what to do if we…
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The start of fall also signals the start of Box Elder and Asian Beetle season and these bug populations are thriving this year due to a number of different reasons. NDSU Entomologist Dr Mark Botel says the stars aligned for these bugs to thrive this fall. Botel also explained some of the best ways to…
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NDSU held a field day at their research site in Prosper on Tuesday. R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the event, and caught up with NDSU Sugarbeet Specialist Dr Eric Branch, who talks more about what was presented at the field day. While it has been mostly under control this year, Dr…
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The 2026 Sugarbeet Planting season is just about here, and Dr Mark Botel of NDSU Extension’s Department of Entomology is reminding growers to have an insect management plan in place. Botel says it’s important to have a plan in place, as it’s easier to be proactive before planting, than reactive after your crop is in…
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Sugarbeet planting season is fast approaching, and area producers are being encouraged to finalize their weed management plans before the crop goes into the ground. Dr Tom Peters of NDSU Extension says it’s important to set a high bar in weed management, as things can quickly become issues. Peters also shares a reminder for producers…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet planting season is fast approaching, and local producers are anxiously waiting to get out in the field. But it’s not just growers who are ready to get out, Dr Eric Branch of NDSU Extension says he and other researchers are also anxious to get out. Once you’re able to get…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was in attendance at the NDSU/Minnesota Extension Sugarbeet Growing Seminar in Moorhead earlier this week, and had the chance to catch up with Dr Eric Branch of NDSU and the University of Minnesota. Disease is expected to be one of the biggest discussion topics for sugarbeet growers this year, and…
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Weeds are a concern for every sugarbeet producer, and producers are always trying to come up with the best strategy to combat them. NDSU and University of Minnesota Extension Lead Sugarbeet Specialist Dr Tom Peters says your crop rotation will dictate success in your sugarbeet crop. Peters lays out what he “likes to do” when…
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Spring is fast approaching, and Red River Valley Sugarbeet Producers are going to need to be aware of a number of harmful insects during the planting, and growing seasons. Dr Mark Boetel of NDSU Extension says one of the insects that producers will need to be on the lookout for is Sugarbeet Root Maggot. Boetel…
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