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Turning the Page to a New Chapter
Published June 7, 2018
Former North Dakota State FFA Treasurer Hannah Gress says the retiring FFA officer team is just like family. “It’s a bittersweet moment to hang up the jacket, knowing someone will take your place. We’re excited to see their experience in…The Sugarbeet Report
Published June 7, 2018
The Sugarbeet Report is brought to you by SESVanderHave, HELM Agro US and Corteva Agriscience. This week, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Bridgette Readel has some weed management recommendations.Senate Ag Committee Wraps Up Farm Bill Draft
Published June 7, 2018
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says the Senate worked out their version of the farm bill differently than the House. "I think our first focus is what do we agree on? We want a strong safety net. I've been taking the lead…Regional Producers Represented on the National Pork Board
Published June 6, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has finalized his latest appointments to the National Pork Board. The list of six individuals include Dassel, Minnesota farmer Pat Fitzsimmons, former NDSU Extension swine specialist David Newman and Northwood, North Dakota farmer Todd Erickson. "Raising…Tariffs Take Their Toll on the Pork Business
Published June 6, 2018
This past week, Mexico imposed tariffs on U.S. pork. That’s on top of a 25 percent additional duty implemented by China on April 2. Both of these moves are retaliation for the U.S. duties on steel and aluminum imports. National…Investing Pork Checkoff Dollars
Published June 6, 2018
Budget planning has been on the agenda for the Pork Checkoff board. "Our current national spend budget is roughly $41 million that is going to be actively deployed on the ground in the field," reported National Pork Board CEO Bill…New Leadership for the Pork Checkoff Board
Published June 6, 2018
Alcester, South Dakota farmer Steve Rommereim has been elected president of the National Pork Board. Former NDSU Extension swine specialist David Newman, who is a pork producer in Arkansas, is the new vice president.Wahpeton Farmers Grateful for Rain
Published June 6, 2018
Farmers in the Wahpeton, North Dakota area are grateful for recent rains. That's according to Kris Tedrow of Crop Production Services. "This last weekend, we got the million dollar rain. Before that, the fields were very dry," says Tedrow. "Some…A Million Dollar Rain for Barnesville Farmers
Published June 6, 2018
Barnesville, Minnesota farmer Jake Thompson is happy with his crop. When RRFN visited the farm Tuesday for Crop Watch, the region received rain. "A lot of farmers prefer to call it the million dollar rain. I think it did help…