The grain industry among agriculture industries have been heavily affected by the recent droughts across the United States. One of the waterways that have been heavily affected by these droughts is the Mississippi River and Panama Canal. CHS Vice President Rick Dusek takes a look into 2024 and discusses how the water levels in the…
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With most of the Western United States coming out of a drought, area cattle farmers will be exploring new grazing management practices and processes. Pasture & Land Management Specialist for Corteva AgriScience Katie Koenig explains some grazing management practices cattle ranchers should consider for 2024 and beyond. Koenig also highlighted some weeds that ranchers should…
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In 2023 Minnesota agriculture producers across Minnesota were affected with weather related disasters ranging from flooding to drought and much more. Minnesota FSA Executive Director Whitney Place reflects on this past year. Place also discussed the many emergency loan programs that may be available to crop and livestock producers who were affected by the disasters…
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Despite an increase in interest rates farmland value has continued to remain strong and have not depreciated in price. Farmers National Company Senior Vice President Matt Gunderson explains why he thinks this is the case. Gunderson also says that the high number of specialty crop opportunities in the region is also a reason for these…
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The 2023 harvest season might have just finished up but now it’s time to start looking toward 2024. One major change that soybean growers across the region will start seeing is the shift from the A Series soybean to the Z Series. Pioneer Soybean Marketing Manager Liz Knutson shares more. Knutson also shared the importance…
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A meeting was held in Bejou Monday to gauge interest and tell others about a court case between the White Earth Nation and Mahnomen County farmer Dave Vipond. Vipond tells the Red River Farm Network this started in March when he applied for a permit from the State of Minnesota for an irrigation system. The…
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National Corn Growers Association President Harold Wolle recently discussed the latest extension of the farm bill which President Joe Biden signed giving lawmakers until January 19 to pass funding bills, and includes a one-year extension to the farm bill. When asked about his opinion of the extension Wolle said the following. Wolle also highlighted some…
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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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The Supreme Court decided to not weigh in on cases regarding “Ag Gag” laws which is considered a huge win for animal rights activists across the nation. Washburn University agricultural law professor Roger McEowen explains these Ag Gag laws and how they affect Agriculture. McEowen also explained why the laws have gone in the favor…
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Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber recently discussed the latest “anti sugar” legislation that has been discussed in Washington DC. Weber explains this legislation and how it could affect area sugar beet producers. Weber also discussed what they’re doing on their end to shut this legislation down and the support they…
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