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  • 2 weeks ago | agweek.com | Emily Beal

    MOORHEAD, Minn. — U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn, spoke at Swing Barrel Brewing Co. in Moorhead, Minnesota, on Friday, April 11, about the current happenings in the U.S. government, particularly tariffs and the uncertainty they bring along with them. “Not all tariffs are bad; however, the way this has been handled across the board has been a complete jolt to our economy, and particularly in rural America,” Klobuchar said.

  • 2 weeks ago | agweek.com | Emily Beal

    HEWITT, Minn. — Brent and Jenny Roller bought their ranch in Hewitt in 2011, but began their seedstock operation in 2020. They now run around 200 head on their registered Simmental operation, along with some Angus genetics. In addition to their cattle operation, they also raise dark red kidney beans, black turtle beans, corn, soybeans and hay. Roller Ranch has invested in premium genetics in an effort to offer their customers the best cattle they possibly can.

  • 3 weeks ago | agweek.com | Emily Beal

    Every year around February, the U.S. Department of Agriculture comes out with their projection for on-farm income for the year. While the past year was a turbulent one for farmers, this year is projected to be a better year financially for farming operations, but maybe not in the way some folks would suspect. “What was surprising about that to us was that it was significantly higher,” said Bryon Parman, North Dakota State University Extension ag finance specialist.

  • 1 month ago | inforum.com | Emily Beal

    When strolling down the grocery store aisles, it’s hard not to notice the spike in egg prices over the past couple of months. What was once considered a more affordable protein source with a long shelf life has seen a sharp uptick in prices due to the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

  • 1 month ago | agweek.com | Emily Beal

    FARGO, N.D. — Scott Sanders is the new president of the Independent Professional Seed Association. Sanders is no stranger to the seed world, as he is the general manager at Peterson Farms Seed. He is looking forward to serving the organization that helps give seed companies in the independent sector, like Peterson Farms Seed, a voice. “On our own, our voice isn't that loud, especially when you think about the large multinational brands that are out there.

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Joe Radske

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Meghan Chada

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