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ND Barley Harvest Begins
Published August 4, 2022
Barley harvest started August 1 for McClusky, North Dakota farmer Kim Saueressig. The barley yields and quality look good. "We had some samples looked at by our local elevator, not the maltsters yet, but it looks like proteins are low,…Planting Conditions May Influence Standability
Published August 4, 2022
Corn and soybeans in west central Minnesota were planted in less-than-ideal conditions. Dean Martinson, who leads a Pioneer seed agency in the Dawson/Boyd area, says the corn has been helped by the recent Growing Degree Days. "We did push pretty…Honest Feedback on Farm Policy
Published August 4, 2022
Politicians are a familiar sight at Farmfest, especially during an election year. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Director Amber Glaeser appreciates having elected officials and candidates at the show. "This is really boots-on-the-ground and they'll get really, honest thoughts…Walz & Jensen Clash at Farmfest Forum
Published August 3, 2022
The crowd for the 2022 Farmfest gubernatorial forum was reminiscent to 1998 when Jesse Ventura, Norm Coleman and Skip Humphrey were the candidates. The topics ranged from biofuels to broadband and from COVID to the economy. There was a populist…Conservation Funding Available in Inflation Reduction Act
Published August 3, 2022
Minnesota Representative Angie Craig is encouraged by the ag-related provisions in the new reconciliation bill. Craig cites the one-time $20 billion conservation funding. "This is one of the items we heard at our farm bill listening session," Craig told RRFN.…Fairness for Farmers Comes to Farmfest
Published August 3, 2022
The National Farmers Union Fairness for Farmers campaign calls for reform of the Packers and Stockyards Act, improving price discovery, diversifying marketing opportunities and antitrust enforcement. NFU Vice President of Advocacy Mike Stranz applauded the Minnesota Farmers Union for its…Waiting for Spring Wheat to Dry
Published August 3, 2022
Hallock, Minnesota-based custom harvester Rick Sugden is waiting for the spring wheat to dry near Gettysburg, South Dakota. The area has a good winter wheat crop. "It ranges anywhere from 50 to 80 bushels per acre, depending on where the…Follow Wheat Harvest With Soil Sampling
Published August 3, 2022
While spring wheat harvest is still a few weeks away, CHS Ag Services Agronomy Department Manager Chris Kolstoe is reminding farmers to think about soil sampling for next season's crops. "The best time to soil sample is right behind the…A Chance to Reflect on the Season
Published August 3, 2022
CHS Ag Services General Manage Ryan Anderson says is been a busy spring and summer. "I feel like we're at a point where we can finally breathe." Supply chain issues have not been a big issue. "Overall, there may have…