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Pleased With Yields Despite Early Frost

Published October 15, 2025

Even with an early frost that took off a bit of the top end in the soybeans, Rugby, North Dakota farmer Steve Fritel says the overall yields were good. "We noticed the yield differences, but overall, I guess we're pleased…

NDSA Spring Roundup Connects Ranchers and Leadership

Published June 8, 2025

The North Dakota Stockmen's Association's (NDSA) annual Spring Roundup is in full swing, offering ranchers across the state the opportunity to speak with leadership and stay up to date on the latest information. "We hit each district with a spring…

An Easy Calving Season

Published May 2, 2025

Mild spring weather has been good for calving season. "Up in my neck of the woods, we're kind of begging for little moisture, but as far as the calving season itself, it's been pleasant," said North Dakota Stockman's Association President…

Rugby, ND FFA Chapter Wins CDE

Published October 29, 2021

The Rugby FFA Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems Team is the best in the nation. Kordell Kraft was among the top ten individuals in this contest. "It is really rewarding to put in all of the work and get to…

Crop Insurance Unknowns Remain

Published July 8, 2021

Right at the crossroads of Highways 2 and 3 in Rugby is the First International Bank. Tanner Johnson is the president of the bank. Crop conditions vary in the area. "In a 40-to-50 mile radius around Rugby, you go from…

90% of Wheat in Pierce County Tests Positive for Nitrates

Published July 8, 2021

The Rugby area is squarely in an area with D4 or exceptional drought. Pierce County Extension Agent Brenden Krebe says the spring wheat crop is very uneven. Much of the wheat is the size of a pop can and are…

Discount Store Concept Began with Home of Economy

Published May 3, 2021

Home of Economy is recognized by many retailers as the first discount store. Free-trade laws required retailers to sell at high, fixed prices and only fleet operators with multiple vehicles could receive discounts. “My grandfather’s (Bob Kiesau) innovation was to…

Good Yields Helped ND Farmers in 2018

Published February 11, 2019

First International Bank and Trust-Rugby President Tanner Johnson says 2018 was a tough year for farmers, but the good yields helped. "It's also a matter of just paying attention and making a move when you need to make that move." Johnson…

Articles tagged under: Rugby

Pleased With Yields Despite Early Frost

NDSA Spring Roundup Connects Ranchers and Leadership

An Easy Calving Season

Rugby, ND FFA Chapter Wins CDE

Crop Insurance Unknowns Remain

90% of Wheat in Pierce County Tests Positive for Nitrates

Discount Store Concept Began with Home of Economy

Good Yields Helped ND Farmers in 2018

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