Area Crop Report
Andrew Jossund, who farmer’s near Hendrum, gives us an update on how crops have looked for him as he gets closer to sugarbeet harvest.
Cattle Herd Rebuilding tips
As cattle numbers across the country continue to be down many cattle producers will be looking to rebuild their herds. Rachel Gray of Little Timber Farms near Kelliher discusses some holdups producers may face during the rebuilding process. Gray also discussed how the current cattle markets could influence producers decisions when it comes to herd…
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Farm Bill Update and how a potential shutdown affects it
Russell Group President Randy Russell discussed the potential government shutdown and how it could affect the new farm bill that has yet to pass in the House of Representatives. Russell gives an update on what’s happening in DC. Russell also gave a timeline of when a new deal will have to be reached. Russell also…
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Drought stressed pasture management Tips
As drought conditions continue to affect Minnesota Agriculture University of Minnesota Extension Crops Specialist David Nicolai has some tips regarding pasture management and how farmers can avoid over grazing during this dry season. Those aren’t the only ways that farmers can avoid over grazing. Nicolai shares some more tips that farmers can take advantage of…
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Sugarbeet Pre Harvest Update
With Sugar Beet Pre Harvest underway Red River Valley Surgarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Webber updates us on how the preharvest has been looking so far. Webber also discussed this years sugarbeet labor force and the ongoing search for truck drivers. With the increased presence of trucks on Minnesota and North Dakota roads Webber…
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US Congressman Kelly Armstrong discusses Farm Bill
US Congressman Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota recently shared his outlook and what he’s been hearing in Washington about the progress of the new farm bill. One of the biggest issues Armstrong says that he continues to see is talks around the Migrant Worker Wage Increase. Armstrong also discussed challenges he’s seen trying to get…
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Mississippi River levels affecting barge movements
Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek discusses how low water levels on the Mississippi River is affecting soybean and other crop movement. Steenhoek also talked about what happens when this issue of low water levels becomes more prominent. This could also lead to an economic impact according to Steenhoek.
Cattle expert warns farmers about high temperatures
With temperatures across the states of Minnesota and North Dakota expected to be high University of Minnesota Beef Specialist Eric Mousel covers some things cattle farmers should expect and look for with the hot temperatures. Mousel also highlighted some things farmers should consider doing with their cattle with the high temperatures this week.
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner discusses drought.
Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Peterson discussed the continued drought conditions across the state after some areas in the state were classified as D3 on the drought index. Peterson also talked about some resources the state of Minnesota might have to combat the drought. A D3 drought is defined as an extreme drought. Some potential impacts…
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Halstad Farmer At Minnesota Day On The Hill
A farmer from Halstad was among the many who attended Tuesday’s Minnesota Farm Bureau Day on the Hill in St. Paul. Rachel Arneson says a major concern she has is the family leave act that the Legislature is considering. Arneson says the matter of family leave should come from common sense, rather than the law.…
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