Articles tagged under: Red River Farm Network
Top Stories of 2019
Published December 30, 2019
1. A Historic Harvest - This past harvest was one for the record books. Farmers struggled with rain, snow and extremely wet field conditions. Root crops endured the most difficult harvest conditions, with the crop left in the ground across…Remembering Karen Bakken
Published December 23, 2019
With great sadness, the Red River Farm Network shares Karen Bakken passed away after a long battle with cancer. Karen was the longtime office manager for RRFN, beginning in 1995 when we went on the air. She kept the team…Better Market Prices Could Come
Published September 13, 2019
The late developing crop and trade with China garnered attention during the market outlook seminar at the Big Iron Farm Show. In this type of market environment, analysts think there could be some better prices to come in this fall…Crop Watch
Published May 21, 2019
Fields conditions have been fit for farmers along Highway 2 to put the crop in the ground. "We will get to our intended acres, which 10 days ago I would have never though that," says Petersburg, North Dakota farmer Dave…Crop Watch
Published May 15, 2019
The planters are rolling near Fisher, Minnesota. "It was a little slow getting going, but conditions are about right," says area farmer Steve Williams. "The biggest holdup right now is we're waiting for fertilizer to be spread on sugarbeet ground."…Rural Perspectives: Episode Ten
Published March 9, 2019
The Red River Farm Network has teamed up with AgCountry Farm Credit Services in a podcast series called Rural Perspectives. Changes have been made with Federal Crop Insurance in the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO). In episode ten, Rob Fronning, AgCountry…Top Stories of 2018
Published December 30, 2018
1. The Ongoing Trade War- The tit-for-tat trade spat between the U.S. and China dominated the agricultural news scene this past year. The tension began in March with President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. China responded…Wick Inducted into Farm Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Published November 12, 2018
At the 2018 National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention, Red River Farm Network President Don Wick was inducted into the NAFB Hall of Fame. Wick has been a farm broadcaster for 36 years, serving as NAFB president in 1997. In…Wick Selected for Farm Broadcaster Hall of Fame
Published September 27, 2018
Red River Farm Network President Don Wick is one of two inductees for the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Hall of Fame. Wick will participate in the induction ceremony at the NAFB Night of Honors Thursday, November 8, 2018 in…