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More Moisture Needed to Fully Replenish Dry Soil Conditions
Published August 29, 2021
The Northern Plains is in a tug-of-war between summer and fall weather. The cool air in the last week brought moisture. "I don't think it's a bad mix for the region. The pattern should continue this week," says Drew Lerner,…Parade of Champions – Jake Doll
Published August 29, 2021
The Red River Farm Network Parade of Champions program celebrates 4-H and FFA across the region. Jake Doll is a 4-H member from North Dakota’s Steele County and is also a state 4-H ambassador. "I've had the opportunity to grow…Soybeans Are Lush and Green at Rock Lake, ND
Published August 27, 2021
At a stop near Rock Lake, North Dakota, the Red River Farm Network Crop Tour presented by Pioneer saw a lot of green, lush fields; the most on the entire tour. Lakeview Seed's Brock Mitchell said, "The region caught timely…Emergency Feed Transportation Assistance Reactivated
Published August 27, 2021
The North Dakota Emergency Commission has approved $2.5 million in funding to reactive the Emergency Feed Transportation Assistance program. This program reimburses farmers and ranchers for a portion of their hay transportation expenses. Governor Doug Burgum said this lowers the…Extreme Conditions Bring Learning Opportunities
Published August 26, 2021
Conditions have got from one extreme to the next near Tappen, North Dakota. "We've seen wet and now we've seen dry; there's a lot we've learned about these hybrids in the last couple years," says Neil Fanta of Elite Ag…Parade of Champions – The Vaagens
Published August 26, 2021
The Parade of Champions radio series highlights the hard work of 4–H and FFA youth across the region. Hannah Vaagen of Devils Lake, North Dakota has been surrounded by hunting and other shooting sports her entire life. When Hannah’s older…Harvest Management is Important During Drought
Published August 25, 2021
Heading into fall, Pioneer field agronomist Larry Lunder says harvest management is important. Even on the better ground, there will still be drought stressed crops. "You need to be very timely with harvesting because corn will cannibalize the stalk to…Soybeans Could Put On Last Minute Bushels
Published August 25, 2021
The McClusky, North Dakota area is dealing with D4, or exceptional, drought conditions and has been all spring and summer long. Paul Hagen at Mid-State Ag says there are areas where small grains and canola exceeded initial expectations; others did…New Guidance Available for Packers and Stockyards Act
Published August 25, 2021
The USDA issued new guidance on how to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act. The enforcement policy now highlights how problematic provisions of the 2020 undue preferences rule will not apply to cases protecting producers from retaliation and racial discrimination.…