Articles tagged under: Bob Worth

Corn Better Than Anticipated

Published October 13, 2026

The soybean harvest is nearly complete in southwest Minnesota. Corn harvest is off and rolling with moisture levels dropping quickly. Lake Benton farmer Bob Worth says the yields vary widely. "If if your farm got some rain at the right…

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MN Crops Feel the Pinch From the Heat

Published July 30, 2026

Hot temperatures and limited rainfall are taking a toll on crops in southwest Minnesota. Lake Benton farmer Bob Worth says the lighter soils are showing the greatest stress. "It's very dry. You can really tell it on the lighter soil.…

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Weed Control & Wind Create Problems

Published June 2, 2026

When RRFN visited Lake Benton, Minnesota, farmer Bob Worth on Tuesday's Crop Watch broadcast, moisture concerns were mounting. Worth says the lack of moisture is influencing weed control. "The corn, we've had it in the ground quite a while, so our…

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Young Farmers Are at Risk

Published February 25, 2026

Bob Worth represents the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association on the American Soybean Association board. Citing a tough farm economy,  Worth said a rising number of foreclosures and mediation notices are happening in his state. "I lived those years in the…

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Heat & Wind Dries Soybean Crop

Published September 29, 2025

Lake Benton, Minnesota farmer Bob Worth is moving soybeans through the combine as quickly as the weather allows. "Moisture is getting extremely dry. We're down to eight or nine percent moisture already. The beans were around 15 percent when we…

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Economics Have Changed Since Current Farm Bill was Written

Published March 2, 2025

Once Congress gets through the budget process, the farm bill will be on the chore list. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Past President Bob Worth sees the bill that passed in the House Agriculture Committee last spring as a good starting…

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Gackle Transitions to ASA Chairmanship

Published December 15, 2024

Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland is the new president of the American Soybean Association, succeeding Josh Gackle of Kulm, North Dakota. Gackle now moves into the role of ASA chair. Jordan Scott of Valley Springs, South Dakota is an at-large executive…

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Stunted Growth

Published August 6, 2024

Wet conditions have influenced the crops in southwestern Minnesota. “They look good on the high ground,” said Lake Benton farmer Bob Worth. “Everything is green, but down in the low ground it’s just a little too much water.” Worth said…

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Advocating for Minnesota Soybean Farmers

Published May 31, 2024

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth was content with the state legislative session. "We stopped a lot of things that were going to really hurt." Worth was impressed with the cooperation seen by Minnesota farm groups during the session.…

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Crop Insurance Vs Ad Hoc Disaster Programs

Published February 29, 2024

Minnesota Soybean Growers Association President Bob Worth wants to protect and enhance crop insurance in the new farm bill. "We all know that the ad-hoc programs don't always work very well for farmers," said Worth. "We need to have it done…

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