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A Tale of Two Planting Seasons

Published May 1, 2018

It’s a tale of two planting seasons in parts of North Dakota. Huso Crop Consulting's Mark Huso, based in Lakota, North Dakota, says in northern Nelson County and western Walsh County there’s been field activity for over a week now.…

USDA Announces Specialty Crop Support

Published May 1, 2018

USDA has announced $7 million of funding support for specialty crop industries. The funding will support 11 projects in six states to develop solutions for challenges impacting specialty crop producers. According to USDA, the program helps strengthen food safety, while…

Crop Watch Recap

Published May 1, 2018

The Red River Farm Network brings you reports from the fields every Tuesday at 12:37 p.m. during Crop Watch. Last week, Randy Koenen made stops in North Dakota near Minto, Fordville, Crystal, St. Thomas and Niche. Listen to the entire…

Wheat Quality Council Kicks Off Winter Wheat Tour

Published May 1, 2018

Day one of the Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour is underway. So far, participants have made stops in parts of eastern Kansas and Nebraska. Executive Vice President Dave Green says the crop just south and west of…

Deere Introduces New Tillage Tool

Published May 1, 2018

Deere and Company has introduced new tillage and nutrient application equipment. The 2430 Chisel Plow and 2430C Nutrient Applicator includes TruSet precision depth control. This system allows operators to have on-the-go, in-cab shank depth control.

Use Caution with Spring Anhydrous Application

Published May 1, 2018

Farmers should use some caution when planting after a spring anhydrous application. University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dan Kaiser says it really depends on soil moisture. "If you look at the point of injection, there's a round shape between…

Working Group May Have Role in School Levies and Property Taxes

Published May 1, 2018

The Minnesota House has passed legislation to bring the state tax code in alignment with the recent changes in the federal tax laws. Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Director Amber Glaeser says the House bill includes the creation of…

Minnesota Beef Update

Published May 1, 2018

Hear from the Minnesota Beef Council and the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association in the Minnesota Beef Update. This week, Minnesota Beef Council’s Karen Schaefer talks about the Women's Chef and Restaurant Tour Conference.

MN Senate Addresses Ditch Mowing/Haying

Published May 1, 2018

With a 53-13 margin, the Minnesota State Senate has approved a one-year moratorium to state rules dealing with roadside ditch mowing and haying. The current moratorium expired at the end of April. The ditch mowing issue was one of the…

Rail Freight Activity Increases

Published May 1, 2018

U.S. railroad intermodal traffic increased 6.5 percent in March, making it the best March in history for freight movement. The Association of American Railroads says that pace accelerated during the month of April. Railroads are getting a boost from the…

A Tale of Two Planting Seasons

USDA Announces Specialty Crop Support

Crop Watch Recap

Wheat Quality Council Kicks Off Winter Wheat Tour

Deere Introduces New Tillage Tool

Use Caution with Spring Anhydrous Application

Working Group May Have Role in School Levies and Property Taxes

Minnesota Beef Update

MN Senate Addresses Ditch Mowing/Haying

Rail Freight Activity Increases

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