The US Senate and House is currently in recess, but those in the agricultural sector are hopeful that the Legislature will be able to pass a new farm bill once they return to Washington next month. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association says a farm bill needs to get done this…
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The Red River Valley Sugarbeet Planting season is currently underway, but progress has been varying across the valley. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association planting activity has been picking up as of late. Weber says planting conditions also vary across the Red River Valley. However, Weber says one thing that is…
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For the first time in eight years the passage of a new farm bill seems imminent after a new bill passed in the House earlier this week. While not guaranteed to pass in the Senate, Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association says its exciting to see progress, and he highlights some…
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Earlier this year, the United States Trade Representative, launched Section 301 investigation in response to allegations that United States trade partners are taking advantage of unfair trade practices, leading to issues in the United States domestic sugar market. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers association explains. Weber explains why it’s important for…
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The Red River Valley sugarbeet harvest continues to progress. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association gives us an update on the sugarbeet harvest, which is having some issues. Weber also tells us how the crop itself is looking. Safety is always a concern when harvest conditions aren’t great, and Weber reminds…
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American Crystal Sugar started pulling sugarbeet samples earlier this week, and area producers are starting to feel confident in this year’s crop. Harrison Weber of the Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association says producers expect a good yield in this year’s crop. Diseases are always a concern for sugarbeet producers, but Weber says that this…
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A new program at Norman County East is helping students stay ahead, and get personalized help with their grades when needed. Norman County East Principal Kelly Kalina tells us more about this program that they call AIT. Academics aren’t the only thing Norman County East is trying to teach students, as they have also instituted…
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