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Cattle Industry on Alert After Screwworm Detection

Published August 30, 2025

A human case of New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States, raising concerns for the cattle industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association CEO Colin Woodall says the situation, while concerning, was not unexpected. “The CDC came into action,…

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Lies Reflects on Ten Years of NDFB Leadership

Published August 30, 2025

After ten years in the role, North Dakota Farm Bureau President Daryl Lies is not seeking re-election. “Every organization needs a new face to leadership, new ideas, new excitement, and passion. It wasn’t an easy decision after that long, but…

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Weather Creates Unusual Harvest Season

Published August 30, 2025

At Mandan, Dennis Renner says his wheat yields have varied, but quality is holding up. Renner expects the small grain harvest to wrap up within the week, with canola, soybeans, sunflowers and corn still ahead. “There’s been yields as high…

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Wheat Harvest Nears Completion at Grand Forks

Published August 30, 2025

Wheat harvest is moving quickly in the Grand Forks area. “We’re probably two-thirds done. Proteins have been very, very decent," said Paul Sproule. "The test weight has been good, 60, 61, 61 and a half."  Sproule also noted the farm…

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Insurance Settlements Replace Harvest

Published August 29, 2025

In the Hope, North Dakota area, this year’s harvest is overshadowed by wind damage. "We ended up losing about 90 percent of our crop from that June 20 storm," said Josh Ihry. "We had about 1,400 acres of dry bean…

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Day #5 Recap

Published August 29, 2025

Pioneer Field Agronomist Kevin Sinner brought the RRFN Crop Tour home on Friday, hosting the final day. The Comstock/Sabin area of Minnesota has seen its share of rain this year. "They've had some drown-outs, but it's not quite as bad…

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The Sweet Spot

Published August 29, 2025

On the RRFN Crop Tour, there have been areas that have had too much rain. Other areas could use some moisture. Twin Valley, Minnesota, may be the sweet spot, benefiting from timely rains throughout the season. Any disease pressure? "In…

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A Rain Would be Welcome to Finish the Crop

Published August 29, 2025

Cory O’Leary operates Precision Seed and Service at Lake Park, Minnesota. The plot adjacent to his agency was planted in late April. The newly planted corn initially faced cold weather. Unusually warm temperatures and heavy rains were quick to follow.…

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Day #4 Recap

Published August 28, 2025

Thursday's route on the RRFN Crop Tour made stops in Litchville, Jamestown and Hope, North Dakota. According to Pioneer Field Agronomist Eric Lagge, there are distinct differences in GDU accumulation across that footprint. If there is a similarity, it is…

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SMBSC Expects Average Beet Crop

Published August 28, 2025

Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative plans to begin pre-pile on Tuesday and the slice on Wednesday. "We are looking at pre-pile on the second and starting slice on the third. Right now, all the samples we've pulled show that we…

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