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Published August 24, 2023
Peterson Farms Seed Regional Agronomist Kelsey Stumvoll is optimistic about this year’s harvest. "A lot of the wheat has been good and I think we're going to see a pretty good corn and soybean crop," said Stumvoll. "There's gonna be those…Crop Advisors Surveyed on Weed Resistance
Published August 24, 2023
Seventy-five percent of the certified crop advisors surveyed are moderately or very concerned about the issue of herbicide resistance in the next five years. Cost is seen as the biggest factor in driving farmer decisions on the topic. Iowa State…Dry Bean Scene
Published August 23, 2023
In this week's Dry Bean Scene, RRFN visits with NDSU Extension Agronomist Greg Endres on the Carrington Research Extension Center's upcoming Row Crop Tour. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, Johnstown Bean Company, Sharpen…Rain Delays Harvest
Published August 23, 2023
Bowdon, North Dakota custom harvester Mychal Neumiller hit a rain delay south of Billings, Montana. Harvest reports have been excellent. "First year I've harvested here, but I've heard it's the best crop locals have had in a long time." Neumiller's…MFU Minute
Published August 23, 2023
Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Director Ariel Kagan joins us to talk about climate resilience practices. Hear more in this week's MFU Minute.Dry Bean Harvest is Just Around the Corner
Published August 23, 2023
Forest River Bean Company owner Brian Schanilec says the dry edible bean harvest is not far off in his area. The earlier-planted fields were pushed by drought and leaf diseases. Blight has been a minor issue for farmers. "We have…Corn Matters
Published August 23, 2023
Minnesota Corn Research and Promotion Council member Jim O'Connor was elected to the U.S. Grains Council board of directors and givers an update on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade dispute. Hear more in the latest Corn Matters, brought to you by the…Potato Wart Worries
Published August 23, 2023
An investigation related to the 2021 detection of potato wart in Prince Edward Island was recently completed. National Potato Council Chief Executive Officer Kam Quarles says infected fields should be pinpointed now. "The Canadian Food Inspection Agency sampled soils around…Pioneer Agronomy Update
Published August 23, 2023
Pioneer soybean breeder Dr. Nadia Krasheninnik joins the Red River Farm Network for this week's Pioneer Agronomy Update to talk about the white mold nursery near Sabin, Minnesota. While a drier summer means less white mold pressure for farmers, the…