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Faith can be important part of overcoming mental stress
Rely on community-based support, including a church family, during stressful times. A panel discussion during the recent Healing in the Heartland symposium was titled “Support, Survive and Thrive:...
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Farm Progress America, November 8, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at risks to the U.S. food supply from imported diseases Max Armstrong shares some insight on what it takes to keep diseases out of the U.S. ag industry. Max got the insight from a...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 8, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the Mecum tractor auction, distracted driving, disaster declaration in Minnesota, and more. The Mecum antique tractor auction starts today, and Max will...
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Next round of trade aid expected in weeks
Perdue hopeful Chinese negotiation conclusion can eliminate need for final tranche of MFP payments. The second round of 2019 trade aid payments will be ready in the next few weeks, U.S. Secretary of...
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USDA to allow Chinese poultry imports in sign of trade progress
A compromise between the nations as they move towards a partial deal. By Mike DorningThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is moving to allow imports of Chinese poultry in a sign of progress in ongoing...
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USDA snafu derails report
Agency raises soybean yield, cuts corn Grain futures are mixed this morning after news from a delayed USDA gradually filtered into the market.“Today’s botched USDA report release was the perfect...
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Bill introduced to give representation to rural sectors on FAA drone board
Roberts, Thune, Peters introduce legislation to ensure representation for agriculture, forestry and rural sectors on FAA’s Drone Board If three U.S. senators get their way, rural America will get a...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 8, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max Armstrong, and talks about migratory bird deaths, election results, a spy of sorts, and more. Migratory birds are dying in Minneapolis, Minn., propting a study.Election...
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This Week in Agribusiness, November 9, 2019
Max Armstrong is joined by Mike Pearson again this week as they take a deep dive on the livestock markets and Greg Soulje looks into the winter forecast. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays...
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This Week in Agribusiness, November 9, 2019
Max Armstrong is joined by Mike Pearson again this week as they take a deep dive on the livestock markets and Greg Soulje looks into the winter forecast. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays...
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These new tools help you simplify livestock chores
What’s New From the Shows: Feed and work with livestock more efficiently with these new products. Many of you continue looking for better ways to mix and deliver feed to beef and dairy cattle....
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Ag tires of all sizes and styles hit the market
What’s New From the Shows: Companies introduce new tires for agriculture. Imagine farming today with steel wheels, which were common on early implements. Even the first tractors featured steel wheels....
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Field of Dreams ballpark, corn still in the field, an identified soldier and veterans day. Construction is in progress on the Field of Dreams baseball park in Dyersville,...
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Is liquidity your No. 1 concern?
New survey results offer key insights into farm lending landscape The general tone at this year’s ABA Agricultural Bankers Conference in Dallas could be boiled down to two words: cautiously...
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Want to tell EPA a thing or two?
EPA is seeking 20 to 30 members from rural areas to serve on committee to advise EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler People are sought to serve on the Environmental Protection Agency Farm, Ranch, and...
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DMI CEO calls for dairy industry unity
Tom Gallagher says groups that oppose animal-based agriculture want to eliminate dairy checkoff Unity and leadership are more important than ever in the dairy industry as anti-animal-agriculture...
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U.S. Grains Council markets sorghum, DDGS in Spain, Portugal
Spain imported more than 800,000 metric tons of U.S. sorghum and DDGS in the 2018/2019 marketing year The U.S. Grains Council visited Spain and Portugal in October to promote U.S. sorghum and...
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Farm Progress America, November 12, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about remote grain dryer control. As farmers work to dry down a very wet corn crop, the ability to monitor and operate on-farm grain dryers is going mobile. A new product from GSI...
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Dean Foods files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization
Dean shares have tumbled and trading has been halted. By Lydia Mulvany, Jeremy Hill and Katherine DohertyTop U.S. milk processor Dean Foods Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is in advanced talks...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 12, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about home buying, grain report surprises, a grain scam conviction and sentencing and the Taurid meteor shower. People are getting older before buying a home, as home prices...
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