If you’re planning on planting a fall seeded crop this year, the Norman County FSA Office is reminding you that their acreage reporting deadline is fast approaching. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize explains. Kruize also reminds producers that the ARC program is currently taking signups as well. For more information on these programs contact…
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The Harvest season is underway in Norman County, but what does the landscape look like when it comes to what’s being harvested? Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize gives us a rundown of what’s being harvested in Norman County this fall, as well as some noticeable trends. Kruize also shared some insight into why crops…
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Drought has been a major talking point across the Red River Valley, and local cattle producers may be one of the most affected groups. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize says the lack of rain has led to many producers reaching out to FSA to see how they can help. Kruize says the recent drought…
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The 2026 Planting season is fast approaching, and Norman County FSA is reminding producers to report any record changes to the FSA before you take to the field later this spring. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize. People with questions regarding FSA programs should go to the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov.
Norman County FSA is reminding area producers that the deadline for acreage reporting is fast approaching, after having to be extended due to the government shutdown. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize tells us more. With the new year underway, Kruize also reminds producers that they need to report all record changes, so that they…
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The 2025 small grains harvest is mostly complete, and some producers may be looking to plant fall seeded crops. James Kruize of Norman County FSA reminds area producers that if they are planting a fall seeded crop, they need to report it to FSA. Kruize also reminds producers about an upcoming ARC and PLC deadline…
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CRP opportunities are available to landowners through the Farm Service Agency. (FSA) Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize tells us more about these opportunities. Kruize also shared some reminders for landowners with CRP land already. For more information contact your local FSA office or go to www.fsa.usda.gov.
The 2025 Average Reports for Norman County have been released. James Kruize of Norman County FSA gives us a recap of this year’s reports. Kruize says there weren’t any surprises from this year’s report. These reports wouldn’t be possible without producer cooperation, and Kruize reminds producers to get their fall reports in, if they are…
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During his monthly visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminded producers about some deadlines coming up for FSA programs. Kruize says one deadline coming up in April is the ARC PLC signup deadline, which was extended due to the Farm Bill extension. Kruize says area producers should also visit farmers.gov…
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