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Uncertainty Heading Into 2025

Published December 30, 2024

As 2025 approaches, farmers are weighing multiple factors from crop quality to policy changes. "It's probably been a little more unique this year than other years, "said Andrew Schultz, sales manager, CHS Ag Services. Because of the price uncertainties, Schultz…

Organic Farmers Dealing With Wild Parsnip

Published July 9, 2024

The wet season has delivered a new headache for Minnesota organic farmers. "We've been invaded by a horrible new weed, wild parsnip," said Karen Torjesen. "We very much want to get into those fields to mow them but have been…

Ready to Resume Planting

Published May 9, 2024

JS Ag Consulting agronomist Jason Hodous says the recent rains had many farmers itching to get back into the fields. "We needed it, we were real dry before all the rain." Hodous is based in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Carbon Farming Made Easy

Published April 21, 2021

‘Carbon’ is certainly a buzzword in agriculture nowadays. While farmers have been farming sustainably for many years, these practices are being brought to light now more than ever. Agricultural companies are even starting to pay farmers who implement climate-smart farming…

Former Green Bay Packer Encourages Angus Cattlemen to “Elevate Their Game”

Published November 9, 2020

Even though the 137th Annual Gathering of Angus cattle producers was simplified, this year’s event started on a high note. Former NFL wide receiver and Green Bay Packer Jordy Nelson spoke to convention attendees having said, in times of change,…

Don’t Give Up on Some Specialty Crops

Published December 8, 2019

In the current agricultural economy, it’s tough to raise a crop that will cover input expenses. However, Lake Region State College Adult Farm Management instructor Joel Lemer tells farmers not to give up on sunflowers or malting barley. "There was…

TransFARMation: Honor the Family by Being a Business-First Family

Published July 15, 2019

One of the biggest sources of stress in agriculture is transitioning the farm from one generation to the next. Farmer, author and speaker Jolene Brown encourages farmers to operate as a business-first family. "What that means is you honor the…

Annie’s Project Coming to Stutsman/Kidder Counties

Published January 30, 2019

Farm women in central North Dakota have an upcoming opportunity to take part in Annie’s Project. The six-week course is designed for women who want to learn more about the business side of farming and ranching. Alicia Harstad, an NDSU…

Olson Shares Organic Farming Expertise

Published January 16, 2019

During the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, Cottonwood, Minnesota farmer Carolyn Olson shared her expertise in organic crop farming. Olson sees potential for market growth. "There's everything from vegetables and row crops to livestock that are being raised in the…

Articles tagged under: farming

Uncertainty Heading Into 2025

Organic Farmers Dealing With Wild Parsnip

Ready to Resume Planting

Carbon Farming Made Easy

Former Green Bay Packer Encourages Angus Cattlemen to “Elevate Their Game”

Don’t Give Up on Some Specialty Crops

TransFARMation: Honor the Family by Being a Business-First Family

Annie’s Project Coming to Stutsman/Kidder Counties

Olson Shares Organic Farming Expertise

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