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White Mold, Blight Impact Dry Bean Crop

Published November 11, 2025

After a long, weather-delayed finish, the 2025 dry bean harvest is wrapping up across North Dakota and Minnesota. Johnstown Bean Company General Manager Dylan Karley says most of the crop is finally in the bin despite challenging harvest conditions. "Some…
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Hoeven: Ag Spending Bill Plays Role in Ending Shutdown

Published November 11, 2025

According to North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, the agriculture appropriations bill was a key piece in reopening the federal government and represents a major win for rural America. "We added our ag appropriations bill, which passed the floor with more…
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Farmers Brace for Higher Costs

Published November 11, 2025

Production costs are climbing again as farmers prepare for the 2026 crop year. North Dakota State University Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman says fertilizer, seed, and chemical prices are all trending higher, tightening margins for growers. "Some of it’s…
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Snow, Rain Slow Final Harvest Push

Published November 11, 2025

A mix of rain and snow delayed the combines on the last few fields in southwestern North Dakota. Yields have been a mixed bag depending on harvest timing, but Elgin farmer Harlan Klein reports encouraging corn quality. "Test weights on…
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Disease and Rain Tested Sugarbeet Growers

Published November 11, 2025

The Red River Valley sugarbeet harvest is officially complete after a long and challenging season. Harrison Weber, executive director, Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers, says wet weather made it difficult for many growers to finish, particularly in the northern part…
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A Successful Beet Crop

Published November 11, 2025

The sugarbeet harvest wrapped up on a strong note for Ada, Minnesota farmer John Brainard. This year’s campaign brought above-average yields despite a few late-season challenges. "We had a couple of nights at the harvest that were a little sticky,…
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Cercospora Impacts Beet Quality

Published November 10, 2025

Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative Executive Vice President Mike Metzger is pleased with overall sugarbeet yields, but disease pressure affected sugar quality. "We should be right in between 28 and 29 tons to wrap up (for an average yield), that's a good-sized…
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