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Hydrogen Hub Praised
Published October 16, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that Heartland Hydrogen Hub has been selected for up to $925 million in grant funding. "North Dakota is already an ag and energy powerhouse and with the Heartland Hydrogen Hub, we'll play off those…Digging Sugarbeets at Hallock, MN
Published October 16, 2023
At Hallock, Minnesota, Kelly Erickson has been making good progress on his beets. "As long as we see dry dirt in front of us, we're in good shape," Erickson told RRFN. "The sugarbeets are really digging nice. We don't want ample…Crop Performed Well With Limited a Amount of Water
Published October 16, 2023
Like most farmers, Dale Zahradka struggled to get enough moisture during this growing season on his Lankin, North Dakota farm. "We're amazed at what we can grow on a limited amount of water." Zahradka would consider his crops to be above…‘Sign Me Up Again’
Published October 16, 2023
David Arends is working on sugarbeet harvest near Shelly, Minnesota. Temperatures have been favorable for lifting beets. Arends is surprised with his sugarbeet, wheat and corn yields. “Sign me up again," said Arends. "If we can get this kind of…U.S. Benefits From Multimodal Transportation System
Published October 16, 2023
Low water levels of the Mississippi River are limiting grain movement. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek said the United States has a diverse supply chain. "We continue to benefit from having a variety of opportunities to move product…Peterson Farms Seed Gears Up
Published October 16, 2023
Peterson Farms Seed Lead Agronomist Rick Swenson talks about the new line-up of products for the upcoming growing season.What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets
Published October 16, 2023
In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson offered an unconventional focus with orange juice trading at all-time highs overnight. "Crude oil has also made a good run because…Streamlined Permitting Need to Compete for Business
Published October 16, 2023
One of the biggest challenges facing the State of Minnesota in attracting business is its permitting process. Minnesota Chamber Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Byers said the permitting bottleneck impacts many sectors, including agriculture and food processing. "We continue to hear from…The New War and the Impact on Agriculture
Published October 16, 2023
Israel is preparing for the next phase of the war with Hamas, which is expecting to include a major ground offensive. The Red River Farm Network asked Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson about this conflict and the impact…