A Weekly Update from the Red River Farm Network
Monday, August 19, 2019
Crop Tours -This seems to be the time of the year for crop tours. DTN/Progressive Farmer had a digital tour last week and Pro Farmer is hosting its annual Midwest Crop Tour this week. The second annual Red River Farm Network Crop Tour, presented by Pioneer, will take place next week. Beginning Monday, August 26, RRFN will report from the central Red River Valley. As the week progresses, RRFN will move into the Aberdeen, South Dakota, across eastern North Dakota and wrapping up in northwest Minnesota. Follow the tour on-air, online and in social media. RRFN is also reporting from Dakotafest this week in Mitchell, South Dakota.
USDA Postpones Accrual of Crop Insurance Interest – USDA’s Risk Management Agency will defer accrual of interest for all farmer’s spring 2019 crop year premiums, due to the extreme weather conditions, for two months or until November 30. That’s for all policies with a premium billing date of August 15. According to the USDA, any premium not paid by one of these new deadlines will accrue interest consistent with terms of the policy. Without the deferral, policies with an August 15 premium billing date would have an interest attach starting October 1 if policies weren’t paid by September 30.
Insurance Extension Important for Farmer’s Cash Flow – AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Insurance Rob Fronning says USDA’s deferral of interest accrual on spring 2019 crop year premiums is important for cash flow. “The crop is behind in much of the country. It’s not going to mature as early as many hoped, delaying harvest,” he says. “This could be a timely matter. We may not see cash flow from grain sales until later. It could be a huge benefit for farmers strapped for cash.” The crops across portions of Minnesota and North Dakota are also variable, due to the late planting conditions. “The crops look good, but with a later planting date there is a risk of frost at fall and crop maturity. We won’t know how good or bad this crop is until it gets in the combine.”
Prevent Plant Acres Total Over 19 Million – USDA’s Farm Service Agency released more information on prevent plant acres for 2019. U.S. farmers reported 11.2 million prevent plant acres of corn, 4.3 million acres of soybeans and 2.2 million acres for wheat. That makes for a grand total of more than 19 million PP acres for 2019, the most acres reported since FSA started releasing the report. In Minnesota, there are currently 1.1 million acres enrolled in prevent plant. North Dakota has over 830,00 acres enrolled, and South Dakota has 3.8 million acres. Updated information will be available each month through January 2020.
Strong Corn Yields Projected by USDA – USDA is forecasting the U.S. corn crop at 13.9 billion bushels, an increase of 26 million from July’s estimate. The corn yield forecast is 169.5 bushels per acre, 3.5 bushels higher than one month ago. USDA is reporting Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio and South Dakota are forecast to have yields below one year ago. Corn planted acres are at 90 million, with harvested acres at 82 million. Those are both slightly higher than trade expectations.
USDA Forecasts Decreased Soybean Production – USDA is estimating U.S. soybean production at 3.6 billion bushels, down 165 million bushels on lower harvested area. That’s on a soybean yield of 48.5 bushels per acre, unchanged from last month. Soybean planted acres are projected at 76.7 million, with harvested area forecast at 75.9 million acres. That’s down 3.4 million from the June acreage report. USDA says Ohio and South Dakota both had large reductions and these states account for almost half of national production.
USDA Releases August Supply/Demand Numbers – With supplies rising and use falling, U.S. corn ending stocks for 2019/20 are up 171 million bushels to 2.1 billion. That’s according to USDA’s August supply/demand estimates. U.S. corn exports were lower in the report, while global corn production and stocks are estimated to increase. New crop U.S. soybean stocks are estimated at 4.7 billion bushels, down three percent from last month. New crop exports are down by 100 million bushels, and global soybean ending stocks were also lowered. U.S. wheat ending stocks are expected to increase by 14 million bushels to just over one million. New crop U.S. wheat exports are projected to increase by 25 million bushels, while global supplies and exports are projected to decline. View the full report here.
A Lot of Unanswered Questions – According to Van Ahn and Company CEO Jim Emter, the biggest numbers from the August USDA report include planted and harvested acres and yield for corn and soybeans. Corn yield is estimated 3.5 bushels higher than last month’s projection, and the U.S. soybean yield is unchanged from last month. At the end of the day, Emter says if the acres had been reduced, the market would have been more accepting. “There is some demand destruction, but otherwise, we have a lot of unanswered questions moving forward.”
What Happens After the Report Dust Settles? – As the dust settles from the August USDA reports, the grain trade is shifting their focus. According to AgResource Company President Dan Basse, weather is one story in the markets. The portions of the Midwest will need more rain to carry corn and soybeans through the last portion of the growing season. “Weather has been adverse across the Eastern Corn Belt, on top of a late planted crop, so we do expect some corn and soybean yield losses.” Late planted crops will also need a full growing season to reach maturity. Basse says that is a key ingredient to the market mix. As time goes on and fall approaches, the market will find out more. Listen to the story.
Adjusting to Challenging Supply Chain Logistics – Nearly one year ago, Northern Plains farmers were preparing for a reduction of exports out of the Pacific Northwest. NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson says one year of experience and domestic demand will help local farmers this year. “Two things have happened: farmer selling hasn’t been as heavy and the logistical system has a way to work around alternative channels,” says Olson. “The other dynamic that will be different this year are the problems in the Eastern Corn Belt. That will have a heavy impact on the flow of corn.” Olson says the potential for lower soybean yields and lower planted acreage in the Eastern Corn Belt could cause more soybean movement, too. “That’s a non-traditional way of moving soybeans. It doesn’t mean prices will suddenly go much higher or basis levels will suddenly get better than before,” he says. “I don’t see elevators pulling their bids to prevent farmers from delivering this fall. We have a plan in place. It’s still not going to be much fun. It will cost money, but at least we know what we are doing and are more comfortable on managing the problem.”
What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Market – The outside markets, trade and the Pro Farmer Tour are highlighted in this week’s edition of What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets. Hear more from Tommy Grisafi, risk management advisor with Advance Trading in Mayville, North Dakota.
It’s Time for the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour – The western leg of the Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour began its day in Sioux Falls and wraps up in Grand Island, Nebraska tonight. Crop scouts will also travel from Columbus, Ohio to central Indiana for the eastern portion of the tour today. Tour lead Brian Grete says it will be difficult in some areas to find fields to sample. “The scouts are instructed to go about every 15 miles on the designated routes and take a sample; they may have to go further than that this year just to take a sample.” Pro Farmer senior market analyst Jeff Wilson expects some of the worst crops on the western leg of the tour will be seen in southeastern South Dakota. “That’s where USDA said close to 2.8 million acres were declared prevented plant so we’ll see a lot of holes there.”
Digital Crop Tour Results Announced – The DTN/Progressive Farmer Digital Yield Tour wrapped up with a national corn yield estimate of just over 163 bushels per acre and a soybean yield of about 44 bushels per acre. That compares to the USDA’s August estimate of 169.5 bushels per acre for corn and 48.5 bushels per acre for soybeans. This information is produced by a satellite-based yield model from Gro Intelligence. Minnesota was one of only two states with the Gro Intelligence corn yield estimate higher than USDA’s latest forecast.
Crop College – The Red River Farm Network, in partner with Peterson Farms Seed, has a new weekly program called Crop College. In the first episode, the Peterson Farms Seed Field Day on September 5 is highlighted. Farm Journal agronomist Ken Ferrie will be at the event to talk about hybrid characteristics.
Rains Delay Harvest Near Dickinson, ND – The latest rains near Dickinson, North Dakota were welcome. Farmer Ed Kessel said it’s probably too late to help any of the small grains. Kessel just finished harvesting winter wheat and is harvesting barley. “It was a little on the green side at first,” said Kessel. “The wheat quality was just beautiful, probably some of the nicest winter wheat I’ve had. The field peas received a shower the day before harvest. We’ll keep moving forward.” This Harvest Hotline update is made possible by U.S. Custom Harvesters, Incorporated, AgCountry Farm Credit Services and the North Dakota Mill.
Mentor, MN Farmer Welcomes Recent Rains – Mentor, Minnesota farmer John Swanson welcomed the recent rains. The area has been dry. “Our corn looks quite good. Wheat took a little hit because of the dry conditions in July after pollination,” says Swanson. “The soybeans are looking better now than they did awhile ago, but we’re late with the crops. We planted the crops two weeks to one month late.” Swanson says warm temperatures are welcome to get crops to maturity.
Green Grass and Excellent Crop Conditions an August Rarity for Linton, ND – South central North Dakota has been the recipient of plentiful rains this summer. Linton, North Dakota farmer Tom Bernhardt says it’s not very often that excellent crop conditions and green grass continue in August. “The amount of bales in some fields is quite impressive. Some producers are going to get a third cutting of alfalfa, which is very rare in Emmons County.” Bernhardt does have some concern with the row crops, particularly corn, saying warmer weather and sunshine is needed to reach maturity. “The is done pollinating, but we are a little behind with GDUs,” says Bernhardt. “At this time of the year, we should be way past blistering, and that’s where we are at right now.”
ND Farmers Markets and Growers Association Update – In the Nortonville, North Dakota area, fruit and vegetable harvest is finally starting to pick up. Hear more from Tim Geinert of Geinert Gardens in the latest North Dakota Farmers Markets and Growers Association update.
American Crystal Sugar Company Pre-Pile Harvest Begins – Pre-pile harvest is underway for American Crystal Sugar Company. Fisher, Minnesota farmer Curt Knutson is optimistic about the harvest. “I think we’ll have lower sugar content, but we could make up for it in tonnage.” Knutson says growing conditions aren’t bad in the middle of the Red River Valley. “In the Cavalier area all the way to the Canadian border it’s been dry. South of Moorhead, it’s been wet. It goes from one extreme to another, somewhat normal for the Red River Valley.”
Montana Small Grain Harvest Running Several Weeks Behind – Small grains harvest in Montana is several weeks behind. Located north of Billings, Broadview, MT farmer Michelle Jones says the growing season has been favorable for wheat. “July was scorching hot, but before that it was cool, which delayed crop progress,” says Jones. Recent rainfall and cool temperatures are causing the harvest delays. “Usually by this time of year, we’re easily done with all of the small grain harvest.” Jones still has to harvest the crop, but some winter wheat has gone through the combine. “So far yields look really good. Quality is a mixed bag, especially for protein, but there is plenty of test weight. We should be able to blend the protein and end up with good quality wheat.”
Wheat Near Hallock, MN Has Good Quality – Light rain kept Sugden Harvesting owner Rick Sugden from combining spring wheat near Hallock, Minnesota earlier this week. “The spring wheat we’ve harvested so far is really nice quality and test weight. It’s also got 13 to 14 percent protein.” Sugden says there’s still spring wheat to harvest near Gettysburg, South Dakota. “That’s greener than the crop is in Hallock. We’re doing the battle of two crops waiting for Mother Nature to cooperate.”
Dry Bean Scene – According to Stony Ridge Foods agronomist Bob Sowers, black and navy beans in the Benson, Minnesota area are about one month away from harvest. Get the details in the Dry Bean Scene, made possible by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, UPL, FMC, Central Valley Bean Co-op, SRS Commodities and Johnstown Bean Company.
Pioneer Agronomy Update from Fisher, MN – Some areas in North Dakota and Minnesota have received ample rainfall, while other areas remain dry and are begging for a stray shower. On top of that, August has started out with seasonably cool temperatures. Despite the lack of heat, Pioneer field agronomist Zach Fore says portions north of Highway 2 aren’t too far behind on Growing Degree Units. “We’re right at the five-year average, and that five-year average is at or above the 30-year normal.” The success of a corn crop starts with breeding and genetics. Based at Moorhead, Minnesota, Pioneer Senior Research Manager Dennis Dolan says corn breeding resources have nearly doubled over the past five years. With the increased acreage, there has been a focus on maturity and key traits. “A couple of the bigger ones are brittle snap and Goss’s wilt. We put a lot of effort into characterizing traits important for this area,” says Dolan. Hear more from Dolan in the Pioneer Agronomy Update Facebook video.
Drier Conditions Impacting ND Spuds – Drier conditions in the northern Red River Valley are impacting chipping and fresh potatoes. Paul Sproule grows both on his farm. “There seems to be an adequate supply of chipping potatoes. The farmers who are growing the fresh red potatoes north of Grand Forks won’t be getting the yield that the farmers further south will get.” Sproule says those conditions are impacting the price of fresh potatoes. “In Big Lake, Minnesota where they’re digging red potatoes, the price one year ago was $12.50 per hundredweight, this year, it’s $30 per hundredweight. There’s a big difference there. Part of it is now is the national availability of fresh red potatoes.”
When Should Wheat and Canola be Desiccated? – Harvest has arrived in the Northern Plains. It was a difficult growing season, coupled with cool temperatures and variable moisture conditions, which has many farmers choosing to desiccate the crop. Based at Devils Lake, CHS agronomist Emily Mootz says one way to check for wheat maturity is by looking at an inch-long, wavy gap below the head. “When that area is golden brown, that means the kernels are done receiving nutrients from the rest of the plant.” Early planted canola will start being harvested soon. That desiccation process varies slightly between swathing and chemical appliation. “Find an average part of the field, pick a plant and find the main stem,” says Mootz. “Take the top pod and cut it into three. Swathing should occur when the bottom third is turning color. Chemical application typically takes place just shortly after this stage.” Learn more in this interview.
Watch GDUs with Late Planted Silage Corn – Much of the corn silage crop is behind schedule this year. The late crop, coupled with concerns of an early frost, could shorten the growing season. Mycogen Seeds Commercial Agronomist Jon Erickson says farmers should closely watch Growing Degree Units. “Harvest usually begins 40 to 45 days after mid-silk. Keep a calendar that lists 30 days after silking by field, which will help monitor development until harvest.” Erickson says silage corn should be harvested at the correct moisture. “We recommend harvesting at 65 to 70 percent whole plant moisture to preserve silage quality. If farmers can end up with good fiber digestibility, a nutritionist can add starch to get a good ration.”
Don’t Forget to Check for Soybean Cyst Nematode – Soybean cyst nematode can be found across the Red River Valley. BASF Seed Treatment Technical Field Representative Troy Bauer says farmers should check for the pathogen with a soil test. “A lot of times farmers can have a 30 percent yield reduction from SCN without ever seeing any symptoms,” says Bauer. “Farmers need to look at soybean roots for adult females. They look like tiny, lemon shaped bodies. They are cream colored and later turn yellow as they form to a cyst.” It can be difficult to diagnose SCN. Bauer says sometimes above ground symptoms can be confused with compaction or nutrient deficiencies. Growers can use a seed treatment, like ILeVO, to alleviate symptoms of SCN and a disease called Sudden Death Syndrome. “ILeVO seed treatment has been tried for many years. The product can provide an average yield increase of 4.7 bushels an acre and a positive yield response 84 percent of the time.”
Canola Minute – Canola growers were apart of the roundtable discussion with USDA Farm Service Agency Administrator Richard Fordyce held in Fargo. Hear more from Northern Canola Growers Association Executive Director Barry Coleman in the latest Canola Minute.
NAWG Responds to President Trump’s Comment on Wheat Exports – President Trump talked about the U.S. and Japan trade discussions at a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. “We have a massive deficit with Japan. They send us thousands and thousands, millions of cars. We send them wheat. That’s not a good deal,” says Trump. “They don’t even want our wheat. They do it because they want us to at least feel that we’re ok. They do it to make us feel good.” Responding via Twitter on Wednesday, the National Association of Wheat Growers says “Japan doesn’t buy U.S. wheat because they want us to feel ok, they buy it because it’s the highest quality wheat in the world and that’s not fake news.”
Trade Disputes Tiring NW MN Farmers – Farmers are tired of the trade war. That’s one takeaway from a roundtable discussion between northwestern Minnesota farmers and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith Monday night. Crookston farmer Tim Dufault said he’s tired of reading that farmers are okay with the trade situation. “We want it resolved. This has gone on more than one year. Many growers are sitting on two lines of credit. The Market Facilitation Program payments will help, but it’s a band-aid on a severed artery.” Smith answered questions on trade, including progress with the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement and China trade talks during the hour-long discussion. “I think U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Chief Agriculture Negotiator Gregg Doud really understand the issues. The question is what does the guy in the Oval Office think of this?” The impact of small refinery waivers on the ethanol industry, rural mental health challenges and affordable healthcare were also addressed at the meeting.
MFU Minute – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue paid a visit to Minnesota during Farmfest, and Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish had the chance to address Perdue. Hear more in this edition of the MFU Minute.
Ethanol Industry Trying to Improve Challenging Outlook – Houghton, South Dakota farmer Troy Knecht attended the American Coalition for Ethanol’s annual conference in Omaha. Knecht says the tough times in agriculture is being reflected in the ethanol industry. “Not only has the ethanol industry seen RIN prices drop, but ethanol plants are bleeding,” says Knecht. “Everyone I’ve talked to says it’s the worst margins they’ve seen. There’s doom and gloom here, but people are trying to find ways to make things better. The industry is trying to find the next big thing, looking at how to move forward despite the sad state of affairs the industry is in right now.” Knecht was also elected to the ACE board of directors last week.
SD Corn Comments – E15, the Renewable Fuel Standard and biofuel waivers remain top of mind for the corn industry. Get the details in this week’s Corn Comments, a feature from the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council.
Frustration Continues with EPA Granting Small Refinery Waivers – Frustration continues to build from ethanol supporters as the Environmental Protection Agency continues to grant small refinery waivers. The agency recently released 31 small refinery exemption waivers under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says the exemptions are completely unwarranted. “We were fully expecting the EPA and the administration to deny most if not all of the waiver petitions, because there’s simply no case to be made that refiners are experiencing economic harm because of the RFS. We were very disappointed.” Cooper says the message isn’t getting through to the Trump administration regarding the damage this is causing on the ethanol industry. “We have sued the EPA in three separate cases on these small refinery exemptions. In one of our lawsuits, oral arguments are coming up in September. That case in the Tenth Circuit Court will be the first one to start moving.”
Insight Into Small Refinery Waiver Decision – According to Reuters, the Administration decision to grant 31 new small refinery waivers was prompted by a phone call between President Trump and EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. The news has upset farm groups and lawmakers. National Corn Growers Association CEO John Doggett described the demand destruction, due to trade and ethanol, as a “body blow” to farmers. Iowa Republican Senator Joni Ernst said farmers are angry and this news is very disappointing.
MN Corn Matters – The Environmental Protection Agency disappointed the corn and ethanol industries recently, with the approval of 31 small refinery waivers. Learn more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association Executive Director Adam Birr in this edition of Corn Matters.
Deere 3Q Profits Down From Last Year – Deere reports third quarter net income of $899 million. That compares to $910 million in the same quarter last year. With the release of the financials, Deere CEO and Chairman Samuel Allen said the trade war and the subsequent decline in farm income has discouraged farmers from buying machinery. Sales of tractors, combines and other farm equipment fell six percent from one year ago and profits from the farm equipment business declined 24 percent.
Beef Processing Plant Offline in the Near-Term – Tyson Foods plans to rebuild its beef processing plant in Holcomb, Kansas. The plant is shut down indefinitely after a fire partially destroyed the plant. This facility processes up to 6,000 head per day, representing more than five percent of the total U.S. cattle slaughter. With enough redundancy built into Tyson’s plants to navigate such a disaster, Tyson says it will spread some of its beef production to other plants.
Antitrust Case Dismissed – A federal judge in Minneapolis has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit against Hormel Foods, JBS USA, Smithfield Foods, Tyson Foods and Agri Stats, which is a data provider. The pork processors faced allegations they limited supplies to boost profits. The judge said the plaintiffs failed to show any illegal attempts to manipulate prices.
Minnesota Beef Update – A Minnesota beef farm was recently honored with the Regional Environmental Stewardship Award at the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association summer meetings. Learn more from Dana Didricksen of Badger in this week’s Minnesota Beef update.
A Corn Revolution – Pioneer is kicking off its sales season talking about the corn revolution. “It’s several years of work coming to a head,” says Pioneer Corn Lead Ryan Myer. “We’re excited about the class of products in the field this year. There’s agronomic improvements, the likes we haven’t seen in quite some time. It’s a new way of doing business for us.” New breeding techniques allow for more localized field testing before new hybrids come to market. “We added a second year of local testing across the U.S. into our impact sites. We can have one really good year of performance and the next year, you hit a different weather pattern and the product doesn’t perform,” he explains. “By adding the second year of testing, we’ve eliminated 30 hybrids that in the past we would have advanced. Our goal is to break them before they ever leave the Pioneer facility so no one else has to experience that.”
Pioneer Launches Corn Yield Estimator Mobile App – Farmers are looking at what’s coming down the pipeline from Pioneer in corn and soybean production. The latest is a new Corn Yield Estimator in the Pioneer Mobile app. Corteva Agriscience U.S. Digital Ag Lead Jeremy Groeteke says convenience is the focus. “With the mobile app, farmers can get to a one stop shop for yield estimates, product placement, yield maps and satellite imagery.” The Corn Yield Estimator allows a grower to take a picture, insert factors and the app will estimate yield. Farmers can access their data on the mobile app and the new Pioneer website by using login information. Corteva Agriscience hosted their showcase plot days in Johnston, Iowa on Tuesday. Listen to the interview.
Lawsuit Filed Over Spiritwood Crush Project – A temporary restraining order is in place, preventing the Spiritwood Energy Park Association from terminating its agreement with the North Dakota Soybean Processors or enter into a deal with any other organization to build a crush plant. The lawsuit calls for the North Dakota Soybean Processors project to move forward or for the energy park association to reimburse the organization for its $7 million investment in the project. A court hearing is scheduled for September 4.
New Biomass Refinery Planned at Spiritwood, ND – New Energy Blue, a Boston-based company, plans to build and operate a biomass refinery in the Spiritwood Energy Park near Jamestown. The refinery will produce 16 million gallons of ethanol annually using 230,00 tons of wheat and barley straw and corn stover. According to the company, the business will add $15 to $30 million back to local farmers and generate around $80 million in revenue annually. Groundbreaking is slated for 2020.
Project Safe Send Sets a New Record – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture collected a record number of unused pesticides during this year’s Project Safe Send campaign. More than 350 farmers, applicators and homeowners in 12 communities turned in over 260 tons of unusable pesticides. Larimore had the largest collection at 126,980 pounds, and Valley City was second with 65,998 pounds of unusable pesticides.
A Downturn in Combine and Tractor Sales – Sales of combines and four-wheel drive tractors declined in July. The U.S. sales for combines were down 26 percent. Four-wheel drive tractor sales declined nearly five percent. The total sales of two-wheel drive tractors declined a fraction of one percent.
Deere 3Q Profits Down From Last Year – Deere reports third quarter net income of $899 million. That compares to $910 million in the same quarter last year. With the release of the financials, Deere CEO and Chairman Samuel Allen said the trade war and the subsequent decline in farm income has discouraged farmers from buying machinery. Sales of tractors, combines and other farm equipment fell six percent from one year ago and profits from the farm equipment business declined 24 percent.
Bunge to Relocate Global Headquarters – Bunge plans to move its global headquarters to from White Plains, New York to St. Louis, Missouri. St. Louis has already been home to Bunge’s North American headquarters since 1990. The move is expected to be completed over the next 12 months.
A Sustainability Focus at General Mills – General Mills has outlined new strategies for reducing pesticide use from its agricultural suppliers. The plan will measure progress in pesticide reduction goals, particularly for farmers in its regenerative agriculture initiative. This action follows engagement between General Mills and an investor advocacy group that promotes environmental and social responsibility.
Last Week’s Trivia- Hawaii is the only U.S. state that is made up entirely of islands. Retired North Dakota Farmers Union economist Dale Enerson was the first to respond with the correct answer. Laurie Hoffman of VistaComm, Mark Mettler of PreferredOne, Hilary Paplow of Graff Feedlots and Paul Sproule of Sproule Farms earn runner-up honors. The ‘first 20’ rounds out with John Zietz of Cargill, Bob Volk of Pinnacle Ag, South Dakota State Representative Mary Duvall, Jim Altringer of CHS Dakota Plains Ag, Sarah Kolell of Rabo AgriFinance, Twyla Wulf of Clear Springs Cattle Company, Lawton farmer Dennis Miller, Erin Nash of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, farm business management instructor Robert Rick, Stephen auctioneer Jason Rominski, advertising veteran Greg Guse, Dennis Duvall of Dakota Environmental, Carver County feedlot officer Alan Langseth, Mark Dahlen of Benson County Farm Service Agency and Kevin Praska of Stone’s Mobile Radio.
This Week’s Trivia- Jon Gruden coached this football team from 1998-to-2001 and returned this past year. What NFL team is it? Send your answer to don@rrfn.com.
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