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Working on Grain Crop and a Calf Crop
Published May 14, 2024
Four Hill Farms is located straight east of Barnesville, Minnesota. When RRFN made a stop at the farm Tuesday, the corn, spring wheat and sugarbeet planting was done and the end was in sight for the soybeans. "I expected the…‘A Fun Time of the Year’
Published May 14, 2024
The Red River Farm Network Crop Watch broadcast made a stop at the Jay Nord farm east of Wolverton, Minnesota on Tuesday. At that time, the corn was in and soybean planting was close to wrapping up. "The open winter…Crop Watch: Corn, Sugarbeets Off to a Good Start
Published May 14, 2024
CW Valley Co-op Mike Bjertness is pleased with the corn stand in his Comstock/Wolverton, Minnesota area. "The corn is just starting to poke through, but the concerns we had with the cool, wet weather were immaterial; things are looking good."…Activist Groups Step Up Federal Focus
Published May 14, 2024
A new coalition of 15 animal rights groups has been formed to make local, state and national policy changes. The Animal Policy Alliance’s mission is to end what it sees as animal cruelty in large-scale farms. This coalition says it…FFA Teacher Ambassadors Selected
Published May 14, 2024
The National FFA Organization has named its National Teacher Ambassadors for the upcoming school year. These 64 individuals will be a resource for other ag teachers in their states. There are four teachers selected in the tri-state area. They are…SD Corn Comments
Published May 14, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week's edition of the South Dakota Corn Comments serves as a reminder about mental wellness and available resources. Listen to the update.Bayer Ag Division Outperforms
Published May 14, 2024
Bayer outperformed its peers in a tough market in the ag business division. Overall financials are lower than last year but higher than expected. Overall sales in the ag division declined by three percent to just over $8.5 million. Earnings…Farming for the Future
Published May 14, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Red River Farm Network and the Linder Farm Network to provide information on soil health events and topics. This week, Bruce Newhouse of BTN Farms is our guest. Newhouse was the…Christopherson Retiring
Published May 14, 2024
South Dakota Wheat Commission Executive Director Reid Christopherson officially retires next month. "It's been ten years and that'll come to a close on June 7," Christopherson told RRFN. "The last ten years have just been phenomenal, probably the best work experience…