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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about weekend weather, crop report anticipation, pediatric flu deaths and a napping business. There's a storm coming this weekend, that could include power outages, dangerous...
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Max Armstrong talks about the annual cattle stock show in Denver, crop report numbers and a class ring found and returned after more than 40 years. The annual cattle stock show is happening in Denver,...
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Master Farmers give of themselves to help others
Who should you nominate as an Indiana Master Farmer this year? Mike Beard’s list of service to agriculture in his local community and beyond was long when he was selected as an Indiana Master Farmer...
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This Week in Agribusiness, January 11, 2020
Max Armstrong and Steve Bridge take a deep dive on dairy in the market section and beyond and we continue to look ahead to the rest of 2020. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 13, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a street race, the AFBF annual meeting, a basketball rumor and a fire at a loved restaurant. A couple of General Motors engineers were arrested for street racing last week,...
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CHS reports income for first quarter of fiscal year 2020
Results reflect pressure on grain volume and margins due to slow grain movement. CHS Inc. reported net income of $177.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 that ended Nov. 30, 2019. This...
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Legislation aims to increase checkoff oversight
Nebraska representatives introduces legislation to add accountability to USDA checkoff programs. Nevada Rep. Dina Titus introduced the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act to "add accountability...
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Farm Progress America, January 14, 2020
Max Armstrong shares added insight from the leader of a major ag cooperative Max Armstrong continues his look at comments by Beth Ford, CEO, Land O Lakes, who commented that she admires the resilience...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 14, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Iowa caucuses, President Trump at the Farm Bureau annual meeting and water levels of the Great Lakes. There's no shortage of reporters in Iowa, who are there covering the...
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U.S.-China trade deal comes into focus
The global economy may be entering a new era where the biggest players can wield their economic might without restraint. By Bryce BaschukPresident Donald Trump is set to sign his phase one trade...
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New association to advocate for consumers, industry
Consumer Brands Association replaces Grocery Manufacturers Association. The Consumer Brands Association has officially replaced the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Food Business News reports. Geoff...
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China's pork imports climb 75%
Country has been battling African swine fever, which has slashed hog numbers. By Alfred CangChinese pork imports jumped 75% to a record in 2019 as the government sought to curb prices after African...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 14, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a dog park with beer, possible ethanol answers at AFBF convention, big city newspapers and plant-based sausage. There's an indoor dog park coming to Grand Rapids, Mich., and...
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Pork industry sustainability report shows producers' progress
Report and PorkCares.org share successes and set stage for future improvement. Today, the pork industry released its new sustainability report, Commit and Improve: Pig Farmers' Approach to...
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Protein IRK could be key to saving crops in changing climate
IRK can be instrumental in limiting or pausing plant growth. Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, found a protein, IRK, which controls plant growth, while looking for clues to the...
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Spring looms: Are your tires ready?
Equipment prep work has begun. Here are some tips for that “rolling" stock on your farm. It’s shop time for many farmers. As cold winds blow, for many, attention is turning to planting. That means...
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Farm Progress America, January 15, 2020
Max Armstrong talks drones and new rules that will impact the industry Max Armstrong shares insight on new drone regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration that would require all drones...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 15, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a missing Ohio teenager, a solved cold case, a USMCA vote, a funeral for a fireman and doing something special. A missing Ohio teenager was found, and investigators believe...
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Trump calls China trade deal 'big, beautiful monster'
Chinese media writes 'the trade war is not over yet' as it defends phase one deal. By Brendan MurrayA “big, beautiful monster” was the phrase President Donald Trump used before cheering supporters to...
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Important EPA decisions coming
The EPA this year will deliver important decisions to U.S. agriculture, including on chlorpyrifos, glyphosate, the neonicotinoids, pyrethroids, atrazine and over-the-top dicamba. The EPA this year...
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