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A Propane Crunch in Southern MN
Published November 11, 2019
There currently is a propane crunch in southern Minnesota. Not only are farmers drying a very wet corn crop, but there is also strong demand for home heating. MinnStar Bank Senior Vice President Kent Thiesse says the situation has intensified…Goehring Spends Time with Perdue in Mexico, Discusses Disaster
Published November 11, 2019
The Red River Farm Network spoke with North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring about the secretarial disaster declaration. The designation makes resources available for North Dakota farmers and ranchers facing weather-related challenges. Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says it implements access…An Extremely Wet Fall for ND
Published November 11, 2019
North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says many areas of the state already had their wettest autumn on record, because September and October were out of the norm. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, North Dakota…Peterson Evaluates Reelection Decision
Published November 11, 2019
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson doesn’t plan to announce his intentions for the 2020 elections until after January 1. The decision may hinge on the next farm bill. "I can win; I'm not worried about that," said Peterson. "The…Navigating a Tough Harvest and Prepping for 2020
Published November 9, 2019
The agriculture industry is exploring ways to help farmers navigate the tough harvest and plan ahead. University of Minnesota Extension Dean Bev Durgan says there’s work being done regarding tile drainage to help farmers to prepare to move water out…USDA Undersecretary Northey Learns About Yield and Quality Losses
Published November 9, 2019
During his visit to the Red River Valley, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey heard from farmers dealing with an unprecedented harvest season. Northey said crop insurance is especially challenged in a year like this when quality…Fall 2019 is “Like a Stuck Record”
Published November 9, 2019
For both farmers and ranchers it has been a battle this year. Shayne Isane of Badger, Minnesota says the challenges started at wheat harvest and haven’t stopped. "Managing both the crops and cattle is like a stuck record. We struggled…Lower Test Weight Corn Being Noted Near Ord, NE
Published November 8, 2019
On Friday, U.S. Custom Harvesters Incorporated President J.C. Schemper was in Ord, Nebraska picking corn. "There's still drowned-out spots. The wet spring impacted the corn with lower test weights. We could have more delays soon." Schemper has a couple of…Cramer Discusses Trade Issues with President Trump
Published November 8, 2019
President Donald Trump and North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer discussed the U.S. and China trade talks via phone on Thursday night. "President Trump never overplays his hand with China; neither does China." Cramer sees cautious optimism for a trade deal.…