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10 things university research teaches us about dicamba
Weed scientist says spraying other herbicides before and after dicamba drift increases injury to soybeans. University of Missouri Extension weed scientist Kevin Bradley bolded and underlined the word...
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Drone maker eyes China
China's political leaders are encouraging farm consolidation and subsidizing one-third the cost of drones. By Bloomberg NewsChina’s largest agricultural drone maker expects to double its sales next...
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Groundwater protection target of EPA action
EPA issues recommendations for addressing groundwater contaminated with PFOA and PFOS. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued Interim Recommendations for Addressing Groundwater Contaminated...
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Broadband legislation clears House
Bill changes way broadband service data is collected, which American Farm Bureau Federation says is a win for rural areas. Legislation is moving through Congress to require the Federal Communications...
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Farm Progress America, December 26, 2019
Max Armstrong offers some interesting tax insights as year-end approaches Max Armstrong shares an important part of his New Year's eve tradition – pulling his taxes together. He talked about that...
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2019 has been a wild year for corn
Angry farmers, crazy weather and trade issues have made this a far-from-typical year for this important feed grain. By Isis AlmeidaThere was nothing typical about this year's grain season in the U.S....
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8 tips on how to build a fence that lasts
A Bekaert fencing pro offers tips on how to build a fence that will stand the test of time. Fence. Miles and miles of fence. This is what Steven Sarson sees when he drives through rural America....
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week – Dec. 27, 2019
Digging into a farm group lawsuit targeting a new California law, managing grain, researching 'lost' crops, when veggie crops aren't vegan and more. With the busy holiday season, you may have missed a...
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Farm Progress America, December 27, 2019
Max Armstrong offers tips on how to take on new technology for the farm Max Armstrong talks technology including the massive investment in new startups in the industry. But what does that mean for the...
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China trade could bring a wheat surprise
While traders' eyes are turned toward soybeans, it turns out wheat could notch a win with the trade deal too By Isis Almeida and Michael HirtzerIn the agriculture world, news of the partial U.S.-China...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 27, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about weekend weather, a farm tragedy in Minnesota, RFS waivers and a holiday greeting in Nebraska. There's a snowstorm headed for the Upper Midwest.An 11-year-old Minnesota farm...
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USDA approves first state, tribal hemp plans
Plans approved for states of New Jersey, Louisiana and Ohio. USDA continues to receive and review additional plans. USDA has approved the first set of plans submitted by states and Indian tribes for...
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The decade that changed everything on Wall Street
In the 2010s traders braved everything from the sovereign meltdown in Europe to the shale revolution. Central banks saved the day. By Bloomberg NewsIt started with animal spirits left for dead by the...
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This Week in Agribusiness – Dec. 28, 2019
Max Armstrong hosts the year-end show which includes Orion Samuelson's annual talk with the Secretary of Agriculture Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Max...
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Soybean prices on pace for best monthly performance since 2016
The December soy rally is a welcome turnaround for American farmers. By Michael HirtzerThe year is ending on a high note for American soybean farmers, with prices on pace for their best monthly...
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If there's a need, companies will meet it
Hi-Tech Farming: Company devises new closed-handling system for paraquat. GoatThroat Pumps, Milford, Conn., is doing what inventive farmers and manufacturers have done for decades. The company saw a...
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How can you reduce soil compaction in 2020?
Corn Illustrated: Here are suggestions for minimizing soil compaction issues. Fall 2018 and spring and fall of 2019 were very hard on soils, causing lots of soil compaction. I saw cornfields during...
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Comments invited on FSIS labeling guidelines
Food Safety and Inspective Service develops regulations regarding labeling meat and poultry products. Comments must be submitted by Feb. 25, 2020 on a Food Safety and Inspection Service labeling...
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Putting ag tech tools to work
Four firms align to diagnose and precision-apply solutions, resulting in increased yield. The promise of agricultural technology looms large for farmers. The rise of upstream startup companies with...
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Farm Progress America, December 31, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about one crop that could benefit from China trade action - wheat Max Armstrong continues his discussion about the China trade deal. While there's a lot of attention to soybeans...
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