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Fielding Questions – The Markets and Planting Wrap Up
Published June 20, 2022
AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Tagen talks about the grain markets and the wrap up of spring planting. Hear more about it in the latest Fielding Questions podcast episode, presented by AgCountry Farm Credit Services.Court Rules on Glyphosate Registration
Published June 20, 2022
A federal appeals court has ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to review the registration of glyphosate. According to the opinion, the agency did not properly justify its findings that glyphosate is not a threat to human health. Activist groups, including…Off to Duluth!
Published June 20, 2022
In the next two days, a group of 15 agricultural professionals, including RRFN farm broadcaster Carah Hart, will take a closer look at how grains are handled and shipped at the Duluth Port. Duluth's been a key part of agriculture…Senate Ag Committee Hosts Second Farm Bill Field Hearing
Published June 19, 2022
The Senate Agriculture Committee was in Arkansas Friday for the second farm bill field hearing of the year. "We're in unprecedented times," said Ranking Member John Boozman. "The pandemic, the war in Europe, historic and widespread inflation and now, serious…Crop Watch
Published June 19, 2022
Crop conditions vary in the Crookston, Minnesota area. Keviin Capistran says the farm fared fairly well but there are trouble spots. "The first stuff in didn't look bad, but the wheat seeded in the middle, that's where we're seeing water…Game Changer
Published June 17, 2022
Larimore, North Dakota potato grower Carl Hoverson tested the Dakota Russet variety on his farm. There are benefits for contract growers who produce this variety. "If we produce a potato that doesn't have sugar ends or has less bruising, all…NDSU-Developed Potato Variety Approved for McDonald’s
Published June 17, 2022
A potato variety developed at North Dakota State University is joining the list of potatoes approved to make McDonald’s french fries. NDSU released the Dakota Russet in 2012. Potato breeder Susie Thompson developed the “game changer” potato variety. "The original…Prospects for a Permanent Disaster Program
Published June 17, 2022
No ad-hoc disaster relief program is perfect. With the possibility of a permanent disaster program in the next farm bill, lawmakers are trying to lay the groundwork for better policy. "Everyone likes the idea of building on top of crop…Navigating the New Disaster Program
Published June 17, 2022
Many Northern Plains farmers are finding the new disaster relief program easy to use with timely payments, but others are navigating hiccups in the program. One challenge in the first phase of Emergency Relief Program deals with payment limits. The…