Farmland values drop in 7th Federal Reserve District
Year-over-year changes in farmland values have stayed within 1% over the past 12 quarters Farmland values in the Seventh Federal Reserve District were down 1% from a year ago in the third quarter of...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Nov. 15, 2019
Dean Foods files for bankruptcy, Ag Lender Survey released and Wisconsin Republicans oust ag secretary Missed some ag news this week? Here are 7 ag stories you might have missed.1. Milk processor Dean...
View ArticleKudlow: Trade deal with China in final stages
Both sides have signaled they are intent on an agreement By Shawn DonnanWhite House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said negotiations over the first phase of a trade agreement with China were coming...
View ArticleSoybean farmers, leaders build relationships in Taiwan
Here are insights from Hoosiers visiting soybean customers in Asia. Courtney Kingery emphasized the importance of trade when Indiana Prairie Farmer talked to the new Indiana Soybean Alliance CEO...
View ArticlePlanters, planter accessories that could improve efficiency
What’s New From the Shows: Check out these offerings before you settle for your current planter setup again in 2020. Maybe you’re in the market for a new planter for 2020. Or maybe you like your...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, November 16, 2019
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson hear about the latest ag tech at Germany’s Agritechnica and look into the big picture on farm income. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts...
View ArticleRMA defers interest for crop insurance premiums
Deferral builds on actions USDA has taken to support farmers and ranchers impacted by weather disasters USDA's Risk Management Agency will continue to defer accrual of interest for 2019 crop year...
View ArticlePurdue ag communication student receives support
The scholarship honors Tom Budd, longtime Indiana Prairie Farmer editor. What better way to honor a master communicator and one of Indiana Prairie Farmer’sown than with a scholarship in his honor? The...
View ArticleTrade aid expected by Thanksgiving
Producers of eligible commodities will be able to receive 25% of total payment in second tranche Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Nov. 7 that the second round of the 2019 Market...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 15, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about thin ice accidents, a whistleblower, a surgeon in South Dakota, changes in Illinois politics and more. The unseasonably cold weather has caused ice to...
View ArticleSonny Perdue: ‘Zero regret’ on NIFA, ERS relocation
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture tours new USDA location in Missouri; more than 6,000 people have applied for jobs. While it may be located outside the Beltway, the new headquarters for the USDA Economic...
View ArticleDemocrats say USMCA deal edging closer to passage
House Speaker Pelosi wants to see trade deal pass the House this year House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she would like to see the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement pass the House this...
View Article12 proven ideas to prepare for 2020 crop season
Corn Illustrated: The benefits of many of these practices were reinforced in 2019. Every growing season teaches new lessons. The accumulation of lessons is called “experience.” Younger farmers can...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about winter prep for transportation outlets, farmland values and a farm broadcaster award. Transportation officials across the Midwest are preparing for cold weather, trying to be...
View ArticleIncreasing sustainability
Nestle Purina and Land O'Lakes Sustain partner to increase stewardship on Iowa farms Nestle Purina PetCare will work alongside Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN, the sustainability solutions business of Land...
View ArticleSorghum pioneer recognized
Nathan Boardman spent 40 years with U.S. Grains Council The U.S. Grains Council recently recognized Nathan Boardman for 40 years of service with the U.S. Grains Council.Boardman was a pioneer in...
View Article48 appointed to United Soybean Board
Board members work to develop new markets, strengthen existing markets and conduct research and promotion activities USDA appointed 43 members and five alternates to serve three-year terms on the...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, November 19, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insights from a farmer panelist about how today is different than the 1980s. Max Armstrong offers a look at a panel discussion looking at how to avoid the ag disaster of the...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the 2020 car of the year, propane supplies and Longaberger baskets. The redesigned Corvette has been named the 2020 car of the year.The wet harvest had put pressure on...
View ArticleJapan's lower house passes U.S. trade deal
President Trump was eager to make a deal with Japan By Isabel ReynoldsJapan’s powerful lower house of parliament approved Tuesday a trade pact with the U.S. that opens the country’s markets to...
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