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Slow Start
Published April 27, 2025
University of Minnesota Extension Crops Educator Angie Peltier doesn't expect planting to begin in the Crookston area for another week. "It's relatively slow to start here. I've seen some anhydrous tanks strategically parked in some fields, but the majority of…Ag Budget Includes $17 Million Boost
Published April 27, 2025
The Minnesota Legislature is in its final month. The House-passed ag budget bill increases total funding for agriculture in the state by $17 million. Agricultural lobbyist Bruce Kleven says there were multiple wins in the House budget bill. "One of…Governor Armstrong Signs Bill Supporting Farmers’ Chemical Access
Published April 27, 2025
North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong signed HB 1318, a bill that would secure the continued access to essential crop protection tools for farmers across North Dakota. "This bill simply says the law is the law, that labeling, that process is…Syngenta to Launch Three New Foliar Products by 2026
Published April 27, 2025
A trio of new foliar products from Syngenta are in the registration process and could be commercially available as soon as the 2026 growing season. Syngenta Technical Product Lead for Insecticides Elijah Meck said one of these products, Vertento, is…Mixed Winter May Mean Mixed Insect Pressure This Spring
Published April 27, 2025
The weather is starting to warm up in the Red River Valley, and that means the return of bugs to the fields. University of Minnesota Extension Entomologist Ian MacRae says the milder winter weather much of the region received could…Some Groundwork Happening in Fosston Area
Published April 27, 2025
Larson Seed and Agronomy owner Matt Larson is still seeing cold and wet soils in the Fosston, Minnesota area. "We did get in the field a little bit, scratched around some this past week; we do have a rig going…Well Grounded
Published April 27, 2025
In the latest Well Grounded podcast, Acres and Shares President Jayson Menke and RRFN Farm Broadcaster Randy Konen visit with NDSU Extension Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman about the recent North Dakota Land Values Survey. Gain insight by listening to…A Record Year
Published April 26, 2025
Thousands of Minnesota FFA members are competing this week in Career Development Events, participating in workshops and delegate sessions. Minnesota FFA Foundation Executive Director Val Aarsvold is also looking forward to general sessions. "We're going to see a record-breaking year…Wheat and Field Pea Plannting Wrapped Up for Kessel
Published April 25, 2025
Planting is ahead of schedule in southwestern North Dakota for Greg Kessel. The Belfield farmer is finished with small grains and field peas . He's waiting to start on corn. "We've had a couple of significant rains, we're still so…