Congress has once again extended the 2018 Farm Bill for another year, and this is expected to have a major effect on the passage of future farm bills, and other ag legislation. National Federation of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Chuck Conner tells us what the extension could mean for a new farm bill in 2026, which…
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Cercospora Leaf Spot was the topic of discussion for sugarbeet growers this past growing season, and the disease ravaged sugarbeet crops across the Red River Valley. To help with the fight against Cercospora, Vive Crop Protection has released a new product available to growers across the valley. Dor Kestecher of Vive Crop protection tells us…
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It’s been a couple weeks since President Trump made his infamous Truth Social post about the potential purchase of Argentinian Beef, and the cattle industry is still seeing its effects. Terrain Senior Animal Protein Analyst Don Close says the fundamentals in the cattle market haven’t changed, but there has been a major effect on producer…
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It’s a challenging time for finances in agriculture, and producers across the region are asking how long these financial hardships will last, as they need to plan for the futures of their operations. CoBank CEO Thomas Halverson speaks more on the health of the Ag Sector, and the decisions producers will need to make. Halverson…
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Changes in the political outlook of our federal and state politics have caused chaotic times in agriculture leaving many with questions regarding the future. Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. David Kohl says area producers should be preparing for “unintended consequences” that are a cause of these uncertainties in ag policies, and markets. Kohl also tells…
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Grain and soybean markets are struggling with low prices, and producers across the region are dealing with the challenges that are as a result. Bell Bank Vice President and Director of Agribusiness Development Lynn Paulson speaks more on these struggles, and how producers may respond. Paulson says uncertainty with tariffs is also having its effects…
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After 17 years of working in Radio, a familiar voice will be retiring from broadcasting at the end of the Month. Randy Koenen of the Red River Farm Network tells us more. Koenen fills us in on what his next journey in life will look like. Lastly, Konen looks back at his time with the…
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Trade, and tariffs has been one of the main talking points coming out of Washington DC since Donald Trump took office this January, and many producers are calling for more stability in trade policy. US Senator Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) says that he feels things are starting to settle down, and get results when it…
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Day one of the Minnesota State FFA Convention is wrapped up, but FFA students from across Minnesota still have a full day of activities and competitions left. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Arsvold says one highlight of the State Convention each year is when students are given their state degrees, and she’s excited to…
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Tariffs have been the talk of the town over in Washington DC, and they along with other financial strains, have left area ag producers worried about an Agricultural Recession. American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson says these concerns are fair, and he tells us why. Nelson also gave advice on how producers could prepare for…
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