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RRFN Crop Tour: Day One
Published August 24, 2020
The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, is now in its third year. The 2020 tour began the day north of Carrington, North Dakota with RRFN farm broadcasters Megan Overby and Carah Hart. At Swanson Seeds, sales…More Goss’s Wilt Showing Up in ND Corn Fields
Published August 24, 2020
Goss’s Wilt has been showing up in North Dakota corn fields this year. "Two to three weeks ago, severe storms went through and that's a recipe for the bacterial disease," said Andrew Friskop, plant pathologist, NDSU Extension. "Most of the…Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Hosts Virtual Field Day
Published August 24, 2020
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association is launching their virtual field day this week. NDSU Extension and University of Minnesota Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson says there will be a look at the potato breeding programs. "Growers will be able…RRFN Crop Tour Presented by Pioneer Starts Today
Published August 24, 2020
The Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, kicks off today. It will be a packed week, traveling across the Dakotas and Minnesota looking at crop conditions. "We've got areas where the crop is looking really good, areas…Rural Perspectives
Published August 24, 2020
Southern portions of Minnesota and North Dakota are wrapping up spring wheat harvest. "I think yields have been average, for the most part," says AgCountry Market Education Specialist Katie Tangen. While corn and soybean harvest are a way off in…Parade of Champions: Maren Hoban
Published August 23, 2020
Maren Hoban of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is still staying active showing cattle and pigs this summer, even despite the cancellation of the state fair. "Every year I look forward to seeing my friends at state fair that I only get…Don’t Forget the WHIP+ Program Sign-Up
Published August 22, 2020
In a roundtable discussion on Friday, USDA Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs Bill Beam told North Dakota farm groups the USDA is taking a deeper dive into the WHIP+ program. "I'd like to encourage producers to sign up for the…ND Farm Groups Provide Feedback on Coronavirus Assistance
Published August 22, 2020
Giving feedback in Friday's roundtable discussion with Senator John Hoeven, the North Dakota Farmers Union and North Dakota Corn Growers Association asked for biofuels to be included in future COVID-19 relief. Other commodities, like potatoes, asked for more clarity and…Ag Relief Faces September 30 Deadline
Published August 22, 2020
The USDA is on a deadline to spend $14 billion made available for agriculture in the CARES Act. Once September 30 arrives, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said Commodity Credit Corporation funds will be replenished for a new fiscal year…