Red River Farm Network

09/08/2025

The stage is set for 3 full days of forums in the RRFN building at Big Iron Farm and Construction Show. Check out the full schedule. https://www.rrfn.com/big-iron

09/08/2025

In this edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson says the hot list is getting smaller, with only the stock market making the list this week. Meanwhile, the 'not hot' list is growing with the cattle market now joining the wheat, soybeans, and corn.

09/08/2025

Jamie Dickerman has today's top stories presented by Minnesota Corn

09/05/2025

Farmers and ranchers are known for being independent and self-reliant. However, North Dakota Health and Human Services Su***de Prevention Administrator Melissa Markegard said it is also important to ask for help. When stressed, a conversation with a family member, pastor, or professional is recommended. The National Su***de and Crisis Lifeline is also available. ” You can dial 988 and just talk to someone, you can text 988 and they will text you back, and you can chat with them on your computer at 988lifeline.org.” said Markegard. “That is a way that you can reach out and nobody else really needs to know that you’re struggling.” To prevent a su***de, it is important to look for potential warning signs. “Taking that extra time to reach out to someone who could be struggling can mean everything. You can save a life just by sending them a text or giving them a call at a particular time.” September is National Su***de Prevention Month. Listen to the full interview at https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/0905-melissa-markegard.mp3

09/05/2025

Top Stories are sponsored by Minnesota Corn

09/04/2025

Frost--but not a hard freeze--seen in the region. That story and more brought to you courtesy of Minnesota Corn.

09/04/2025

In these early days of September, more time is needed to collect GDUs to finish out the row crops. In the Pioneer Seeds Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder outlines the GDU accumulation and moisture levels across North Dakota. https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/090425-Pioneer-Agronomy-Update-Lunder.mp3

09/03/2025

As farmers prepare to harvest what may be a record-large soybean crop, their largest export customer has yet to make a buy. Without a deal with China, North Dakota farmers may not get a bid for their soybeans. According to North Dakota Soybean Council Chair Jim Thompson, the local cash market is pushing growers to store their beans. “Yes, there are smaller elevators that, if you don’t have a basis or a futures contract with them, they will not be accepting beans off the field,” said Thompson. “Others are working with producers to do some sort of a price later (contract) with a fee for storage. I know there are elevators around me, up here, that are planning for flat storage, but it is a reality that there are producers that are going to have to hold those beans somehow, some way.” North Dakota Soybean Growers Association President Justin Sherlock says the trade dispute with China needs to end. “Maybe it’s getting an interim trade deal with a country like China so we have somewhere to just physically move and sell those soybeans because that’s the immediate concern as we head into harvest.” The financial challenges are significant, and there’s chatter in Washington, D.C. about additional assistance for farmers. Sherlock said farmers want the export markets restored first. “We just need to get rid of the crop right now, then we can figure out where we’re at financially as we go into the winter months and loan renewal season.” Here's the full interview. https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/0903-NDSC-NDSGA-Joint-Interview.mp3

09/03/2025

Jamie Dickerman has your top stories of the day presented by Minnesota Corn

09/02/2025

Thanks to above-average late-season moisture, the outlook for corn and soybean yields is positive. The attention now shifts to the accumulation of GDUs to determine if the crop can reach full maturity. In this edition of the Pioneer Seeds Agronomy Update, Pioneer Field Agronomist Larry Lunder offers insight into physiological maturity. https://www.rrfn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/090225-Pioneer-Agronomy-Update-Lunder.mp3

09/02/2025

Rain, wetlands and trade--all part of the headlines this morning brought to you by Minnesota Corn

09/01/2025