Articles tagged under: Jeff Mertz
ND Farmers Prepare for Delayed Planting
Published March 25, 2019
Farmers are preparing for delays this planting season. Hurdsfield, North Dakota farmer Jeff Mertz expects some logistical issues. "Fertilizer does come up from the south. If they're having issues with roads washed out, it will only add to the problem,"…Trade and Tariffs Top-of-Mind in ND
Published September 17, 2018
The tit-for-tat trade war between the U.S. and China continues. President Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports. China already vowed to take countermeasures if the U.S. raises tariffs further. RRFN’s Carah Hart reports trade and tariffs are still top-of-mind for…Field Pea Harvest Underway in North Dakota
Published August 2, 2018
Field pea harvest is underway for Hurdsfield, North Dakota farmer Jeff Mertz. The crop is yielding 35-to-40 bushels per acre. "The poorer areas of the field are a little less. The peas are really dry, but come dusk, conditions do…ND Grain Growers Host 25th Annual E-Tour
Published June 29, 2018
Eleven employees of the Environmental Protection Agency experienced North Dakota agriculture on the North Dakota Grain Growers Association E-Tour. The group made a stop at NDGGA President Jeff Mertz’s farm near Hurdsfield, where they learned about the environmental and economic…ND Ag Leaders Attend NAFTA Meeting
Published June 7, 2018
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp hosted a roundtable meeting with North Dakota agricultural leaders and the Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. to discuss trade and ongoing NAFTA renegotiations. In a statement, Heitkamp said a prolonged NAFTA timeline and tariffs have created…