Articles tagged under: Rugby
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…