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Parade of Champions: Try Your Best
Published August 4, 2022
Jayma Lawson from Staples, Minnesota is a member of the Four Corners 4-H Club in Wadena County and Verndale FFA Chapter. "Every year, I learn more about being a leader, showing the public that raising animals is not just taking…ND Barley Harvest Begins
Published August 4, 2022
Barley harvest started August 1 for McClusky, North Dakota farmer Kim Saueressig. The barley yields and quality look good. "We had some samples looked at by our local elevator, not the maltsters yet, but it looks like proteins are low,…Walz & Jensen Clash at Farmfest Forum
Published August 3, 2022
The crowd for the 2022 Farmfest gubernatorial forum was reminiscent to 1998 when Jesse Ventura, Norm Coleman and Skip Humphrey were the candidates. The topics ranged from biofuels to broadband and from COVID to the economy. There was a populist…Follow Wheat Harvest With Soil Sampling
Published August 3, 2022
While spring wheat harvest is still a few weeks away, CHS Ag Services Agronomy Department Manager Chris Kolstoe is reminding farmers to think about soil sampling for next season's crops. "The best time to soil sample is right behind the…A Deep Dive into Farm Bill Funding
Published August 3, 2022
With rising production costs, agriculture groups are asking for more money in the farm safety net for the next farm bill. Texas A&M Agriculture and Food Policy Center Co-Director Bart Fischer says an increase in baseline funding is not an…Candidates Square Off on Farm Policy
Published August 3, 2022
Candidates from four Minnesota congressional districts, including the Seventh District, faced off at Farmfest.Incumbent Michelle Fischbach was asked about the regulatory environment for farmers and said it was out of control. The Republican has introduced a bill to deal with…Build a Safety Net into the Farm Bill
Published August 2, 2022
In addition to checking out new equipment and technology, Farmfest is known for policy discussions. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said farm bills are too often written based on what is happening with commodity prices at the time. "That's…Fielding Questions: First Time Borrower
Published August 1, 2022
Taking out your first farm loan can be intimidating. AgCountry Farm Credit Services VP Loan Officer Jack Buckley says establishing a good relationship with your local lender is important in this process. Bring in a business plan and a budget…Parade of Champions: A Positive Mindset
Published August 1, 2022
Incoming greenhand and first year high school member of the Thief River Falls FFA Chapter Rebecca Vogel has a passion for archery. "It takes a lot of preparation. You need certain site marks and sometimes your equipment needs to be…