FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Farmers are bracing for heavy impacts from those tariffs. Canada, Mexico, and China are three of the largest buyers of American crops, and the tariffs Trump has placed on imports from those countries have caused them to respond with retaliatory levies. Experts say this will likely cause farmers to lose money on all their major crops….
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota Agriculture Association’s annual Agribusiness Expo is underway in Fargo. This year it is being held at Delta by Marriott. There are over 60 venders at the expo, showcasing their latest and greatest to area farmers. One of the items being shown was a large drone used for spraying crops. NDAA Vice President Jason…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota has been the hub for many farmers and now construction workers to gather together to learn about new equipment and techniques to bring back to their work. “The Gleaner Combine is getting a lot of ..a lot of people want to see what the new stuff is all about. The new Massey behind…
PINE ISLAND, Minn. (KVRR) — Governor Tim Walz traveled to a farm in Pine Island to highlight resources available for new farmers. He says a shortage of new farmers and financial barriers to farming threaten the future of agriculture. Some of the resources for farmers in Minnesota incude Beginning Farmer Tax Credit, Beginning Farmer Loan Program, and the Down Payment…
CASS CO., N.D.(KVRR) — A grand opening is held for the new Innovation Shop at Grand Farm, just west of Casselton. The facility will support innovation in autonomous and precision agriculture technology and help boost productivity for farmers. Gov. Doug Burgum and Lt. Gov. Tammy Miller joined federal, state and local officials at the shop. Burgum said it has the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Sen. John Hoeven is stressing the need to keep the “farm” in the farm bill. The vast majority of the funds, around 80%, go to consumer nutrition programs. At a hearing of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Hoeven called on Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack to prioritize key risk management programs for farmers and ranchers. He wants to…
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – The city of Moorhead is moving the Farmers Market due to forecasted rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday. The market will be located on the lower level of the mall parking ramp at 510 Center Ave. The market is set to run from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tags: Farmers, MARKET, weather
JAMESTOWN, ND (KVRR/North Dakota Farmers Union) – North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) members will urge Congress to focus on a new farm bill next week when they join hundreds of family farmers and ranchers on Capitol Hill for the National Farmers Union Legislative Fly-in, Sept. 11-13. The current farm bill, written in 2018, is set to expire Sept. 30. While…
PAGE, N.D. (KVRR) – The summer heat is expected to rise this week in the region, with temperatures getting up to the high 90’s. Some farmers are concerned what this heat can do to their crops. “If it’s in the 80’s, it’s not bad. But when you get into the 90s it starts to hurt the crops,” said Dale Bjerke,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Abnormally dry conditions have made it difficult for farmers this year and the people selling fruits and veggies at the Market at West Acres are no exception. Some farmers have added an extra step to their routine by putting shade cloths over heat sensitive plants and adding extra water. While crops like corn have enjoyed the…
