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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When Congress signed an extension to the Farm Bill late last month, the signup period for many FSA programs was extended. James Kruize of Norman County FSA says one of the programs that was extended is the ARC PLC program, Kruize tells us more about the program and its new deadline. Kruize says another program…
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The winter months are here, and Norman County FSA has some reminders for area producers. Norman County FSA Officer James Kruize reminds producers about the Fall Seeded Average Reporting Deadline, which is today. Kruize also reminds producers planning to make some changes to their operation this winter to report them to your local FSA office. …
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