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RED RIVER FARM NETWORK

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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
CLS management continues in beetsDuring pre-pile, American Crystal Sugar Company typically lifts 15-to-18 percent of its sugarbeet crop.The factories began slicing beets just over a week ago. ACSC has taken a cautious approach due to the heat.
For the second year in a row, the lilacs in this shelterbelt have been hit hard by a fungal foliage disease called Pseudocercospora. NDSU photo

For the second year in a row, the lilacs in this shelterbelt have been hit hard by a fungal foliage disease called Pseudocercospora. NDSU photo

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Dakota Gardener: Too much of a good thing

Joe Zeleznik, Forester
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
After several years of drought, some timely rains are happening, and in decent amounts. Well, mostly timely, and mostly in decent amounts. There are still some droughty spots out there.Nevertheless, conditions have improved substantially across a large region.
NDFB President Daryl Lies

NDFB President Daryl Lies

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NDFB President Daryl Lies will not seek re-election

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
NDFB President Daryl Lies issued the following statement today regarding his decision not to seek re-election this fall at the NDFB Annual Meeting.“There comes a time when change is right. Change is not always easy and not always welcomed with open arms in our lives.
Glimmers of grace

Glimmers of grace

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Glimmers of grace

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Saturated by the soulful awareness of life’s renewal, one finds freedom in foraging through the wilderness of change and transformation.There is a masterpiece of peace floating around the sanctity of authenticity and in it lies the key to purpose and tranquility.
Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

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Bowesmont lives By Saralee Hoselton

Saralee Hoselton
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
On Monday, Merv and Phyllis Holter and Saralee Hoselton were among those who had dinner at the Sugar Bowl Senior Citizen’s Center. Saralee stayed for an afternoon of cards and socializing. The next afternoon, Lynette Restemayer of Cavalier came to have dessert and visit with Saralee Hoselton.
Prairie doc: Peripheral artery screening

Prairie doc: Peripheral artery screening

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Prairie doc: Peripheral artery screening

News Staff
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
A lifesaving check-up for your circulationBy Adam Ladwig, Ph.D., DPT and Jed Droge, DPT While you’ve likely had your blood pressure checked in your arm countless times, you may have never had it measured in your leg.
Wash your hands before and after handling raw flour.

Wash your hands before and after handling raw flour.

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Prairie fare: Before licking the spoon, consider facts about flour and oatmeal

Julie Garden-robinson, Ph.d., R.d., L.r.d.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
“I thought that eggs were the problem in raw cookie dough!” someone exclaimed to me after a webinar.“ Now the flour can make us sick?”“Yes, we have to be careful with flour,” I replied.“Flour is a raw commodity, and some outbreaks have occurred due to Salmonella and E.
North Dakota outdoors: An early look at fall pheasant numbers

North Dakota outdoors: An early look at fall pheasant numbers

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North Dakota outdoors: An early look at fall pheasant numbers

Doug Leier
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
As September settles in and we inch closer to fall, some hunters have enjoyed August goose hunting, the opening of archery deer and dove hunting. For anxious October pheasant hunters in North Dakota, the early signs are promising.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

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From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
“Foul language”, cursing, vulgarity, whatever one wants to call it is very common today, and probably always has been. Even people who would call themselves Christian use many of the same words, some even use the name of God and Jesus Christ when expressing anger or frustration.
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