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WATCH: Over Oslo: Drone images capture the view from above
OSLO, Minn.—Aerial views of the Red River at Oslo show flooded island living for this Minnesota town of about 300.A drone piloted by Forum Communications'... → Read More
A most unwanted list: 'superbugs' up close
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2013 released a list of drug-resistant bacterial and fungal infections, labelling each as “urgent,” “serious” or “concerning,” reflecting how dangerous they are, how prevalent and how difficult to treat. Most bacteria are classified as... → Read More
5 questions for: Erik Gerlach, South Dakota State Statistician
Q. How did you chose this work? A. I had the opportunity to intern with the National Agricultural Statistics Service while I was in graduate school, and I was offered a full-time position after graduation. I continued with NASS because it supports the underlying economic principles of our agricultural... → Read More
5 QUESTIONS FOR: Troy Schumacher, agriculture recruiter from Minneapolis
Q. You have an agronomy background and now work as a recruiter focused on the agronomy segment of the industry. What’s a typical day like for you?A. I’m able to work from home, and a good part of my day is spent on the phone. Part of my time is spent discussing personnel needs with companies and... → Read More
5 questions for: Dan Mazier, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers in Justice, Manitoba
Q. Tell us a little about your ag background and how you landed in your current role. A. I was born and raised on a mixed farm consisting of cattle, pigs, chickens and grain. I’m fortunate to have had this experience because it gave me a good foundation for both livestock and crop production practices.I... → Read More
5 questions for: Leah Brakke, Black Gold Farms director of business development
Q. Black Gold is a fourth-generation family business. How did it start and where are you now?A. Black Gold Farms was started by my great-grandfather, Hallie Halverson, in Forest River, N.D. He was the banker in town — and, every now and then, made a few side deals. One of the deals fell through, so... → Read More
VIDEO: Beekeeping is all the buzz in New York City
High above the concrete jungle of New York City, there is a hive of activity you have to see to believe --- as beekeepers tend to their nest of honey bees.Urban beekeeper Andrew Cote says the bee population in Manhattan is literally soaring."Here in New York City we have limited real estate options,... → Read More
From herdsmen to central bankers, southern Africa counts drought cost
SEKOMA, Botswana - Molefi Ramantele, a small-scale livestock farmer who ekes out a living in Botswana's arid scrubland, lost a third of his cattle in the drought that has scorched southern Africa."My life is my cattle. I have never seen it so bad...It will take me years to get them back,"... → Read More
5 questions for: Reid Christopherson, executive eirector of the South Dakota Wheat Commission
Export market development: Through U.S. Wheat Associates, the commission cooperates with 16 other states and the Foreign Ag Service to promote U.S. wheat in more than 100 countries around the world. Research: Higher yielding, improved quality and disease resistant varieties allow farmers to produce more and higher quality wheat. Domestic promotion: Promoting wheat foods to consumers providing… → Read More
5 questions for: Heather Ranck, office director and international trade specialist at U.S. Commercial Service
I moved to North Dakota in 2005 when I began working for the U.S. Department of Commerce, and before that I worked as group development specialist for World Vision International in Zambezia Province, Mozambique, where I assisted about 1,000 groups of small-scale farmers. I taught them to select profitable crops, market crops domestically and internationally, and form farmer associations. Aside… → Read More
5 questions for: Joseph Janzen, Ph.D., Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, Montana State University
I am fortunate enough to be able to return often to our family farm. I try to make it back during harvest each year. It’s great to be able to drive the combine, turn a wrench, clean bin bottoms and generally have my little brother tell me what to do for a week or two every year. In addition, being part of a farming family gives me a chance to ground truth some of my economic analysis against the… → Read More
5 questions for: Dorothy Orts, BioZyme livestock prebiotics, Oriska, N.D.
Q. Tell us a little bit about your role within the livestock industry. A. I market Amaferm, a unique prebiotic that is the only ingredient in the industry that... → Read More
AgweekTV full show: The dairy corridor and CAFO rules, grilling tips and more
This week on AgweekTV: North Dakota voters made their decision on the future of corporate farming in the state...A major ag county in South Dakota is considering whether to allow an expansion of livestock operations...And, it’s grilling season. We’ll talk about the best cuts for the grill. Watch for more. → Read More
5 questions for: Grant Herfindahl, Minnesota State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency
Q. You’ve been involved with the USDA since 1995. How has the organization changed since then?A. 1995 was a huge watershed year for the USDA. Not only was there a major reorganization of USDA agencies, but this year effectively ended the idea of... → Read More
5 questions for Bridgette Readel, Market Development Specialist at Dow AgroSciences, Hunter, N.D.
Q. Your job is centered around education. Tell us how you spend a typical day. A. I work with a group of sales reps with years of experience, from four months to 38 years. I answer questions on Dow AgroSciences crop protection products, selling strategies, communication ideas and more. I spend my da... → Read More
5 questions for: Dr. Jeff Knott, owner of IDEAL Animal Nutrition, in Tracy, Minn.
Q. Tell us about your operation, IDEAL Animal Nutrition. A. IDEAL focuses on swine nutrition by providing nutritional advice and consulting to swine farmers.... → Read More
5 questions for: Gordon Stoner, farmer and director of NAWG
Q. Tell us about your history with farming. A. I am a fourth-generation Montana farmer. Our farm celebrated its centennial in 2009. After high school, I really... → Read More
FIVE QUESTIONS FOR: Jenny Rohrich, Ashley, N.D., blogger and farmer
Q. You blog as the “Prairie Californian.” Tell us about your roots and why you decided to blog. A. I originally started to blog as a way to keep my friends and family updated on my life as I transitioned to North Dakota from California. I am a born and raised California girl, growing up in the n... → Read More
FIVE QUESTIONS FOR: Jenny Rohrich, Ashely, N.D., blogger and farmer
Q. You blog as the “Prairie Californian.” Tell us about your roots and why you decided to blog. A. I originally started to blog as a way to keep my friends and family updated on my life as I transitioned to North Dakota from California. I am a born and raised California girl, growing up in the n... → Read More
5 questions for: Scott Vanderwal, SDFB president and AFB vice president
Scott Vanderwal, third- generation family farmer from Volga, S.D., president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau and vice president of the American Farm Bureau.... → Read More