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Stachler Joins CREC as Cropping Specialist
Published January 10, 2025
Jeff Stachler has joined the North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center as an Extension cropping systems specialist. Stachler has been the Griggs County Extension agent since 2020. Over the past 22 years, Stachler has worked at county and…Ag Committees in Action
Published January 9, 2025
The North Dakota House and Senate agriculture committees met for the first time for the new legislative session Thursday. One bill heard called for the removal of the red tape for farmers and ranchers applying for the state drought disaster…Corn Acreage Expected to Increase
Published January 9, 2025
According to Pioneer Field Agronomist Kristie Sundeen, there is still a lot of indecision about seed purchases. Going into a new cropping season, Sundeen believes corn is in a good position to increase acres. "Wheat has been kind of flat to going…Farming for the Future
Published January 9, 2025
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, Villard dairy farmer Angie Walter explains why she became water quality-certified.…MFBF Minute
Published January 9, 2025
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Director of Public Policy Loren Dauer is featured in this week's MFBF Minute, highlighting the upcoming legislative session and the organization's priorities. The report can be found here.MN Corn Matters
Published January 9, 2025
In the latest edition of Minnesota Corn Matters, Minnesota Corn Growers Association Public Relations Director Nate Gotlieb updates us on upcoming events. Click here to listen to the report.The Potato Remains America’s Favorite Vegetable
Published January 9, 2025
Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer Kim Breshears updated the Potato Business Summit on current consumer trends. "Year-in and year-out, consumers love the product, we continue to see very high numbers and I think that just talks to just the love that…Farmer Optimism Dips Slightly
Published January 9, 2025
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for December shows farmers’ optimism has dipped slightly but is still much higher than earlier in 2024. "Producers are definitely feeling better about the economy today or in December than they were back…‘Shark Farmer’ Brings His Message to Lake Region Extension Roundup
Published January 9, 2025
An Illinois grain farmer who has become one of the world's most recognized names in ag podcasting was in Devils Lake on Thursday. Rob Sharkey, known as 'The Shark Farmer,' spoke at the Lake Region Extension Roundup. Sharkey said farmers…