Which brands do you trust?
Survey finds younger Americans are more interested in a company's ethics and how they treat employees. In the first annual list of The 25 Most Trusted Brands in America from Morning Consult, four...
View ArticleNACD recognizes 2019 winners
South Dakota's Angela Ehlers is NACD Distinguished Service Award winner. The National Association of Conservation Districts recognized winners of its national service awards at the organization’s 2020...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, February 13, 2020
Max Armstrong looks to the future of agriculture with insight from Dr. David Kohl Max Armstrong gets insight on the future of change for agriculture from Dr. David Kohl, ag economist, Virginia Tech...
View ArticleUSMCA being heard in Canada's parliament
NAFTA update has been approved in Mexico and U.S., but it has a ways to go in Canada. By Chris FournierWhen President Donald Trump signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada-agreement at the White House in late...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 13, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about new tractors at NFMS, a Midwest storm, a scrapped mural and the Leaning Tower of Niles. Case IH unveiled a new line of tractors at NFMS.A storm that...
View ArticlePerdue to speak at Commodity Classic
Commodity Classic brings together members of ASA, NCGA, NAWG, NSP and AEM for education, entertainment and networking. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will deliver the keynote address Feb. 28 at...
View ArticleMore resistant weed control options on horizon
Bayer shares new postemergence mode of action herbicide, 30 years in the making. Farmers may have another tool to fight glyphosate-resistant grasses and some broadleaf weeds, as Bayer announced a new...
View ArticleAddressing rural challenges
Senators launch Rural Working Group to address unique challenges facing rural areas. A group of four Midwestern senators today launched a Bipartisan Senate Rural Working Group.The group aims to...
View ArticleOrganic soybean prices expected to rise
Organic corn faces tough headwinds and falling prices. A leading global provider of organic and non-GMO grains sees a price divergence between organic soybean and corn prices continuing for the...
View ArticleShare love – and laughs – on the farm
We're sharing the gift of love and laughter this Valentine's Day with farm memes that have a loving theme. Love and laughter should go hand in hand, so we rounded up a collection of funny, but...
View ArticleStopping foodborne illnesses
Purdue researchers develop technology to detect technology and E.coli in food samples. Researchers at Purdue University have developed a lanthanide-based assay coupled with a laser that can be used to...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Feb. 14, 2020
Outstanding Young Farmers recognized, Canada's Competition Bureau investigates and farmers optimistic for 2020. Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven ag stories to catch you up.1. A Farm...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, February 14, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at one movement that is invigorating the future of agriculture Max Armstrong continues his talk with Dr. David Kohl, ag economist, Virginia Tech University, who shares how the next...
View ArticleWhat will Trump do to WTO next?
Trump has called WTO the 'worst trade deal ever' and his trade chief supports this view. By Bryce BaschukPresident Donald Trump has never been a fan of the World Trade Organization.For years Trump has...
View ArticleU.S. exports to China fell 11% in 2019
Texas, Florida and Alabama were particularly hard hit, which each seeing sales plunge by more than 25%. By Anita SharpeExporters from most U.S. states experienced dismal sales to China last year as...
View ArticleGot milk?
Dairy producers are desperate to get Americans to drink milk again, even rolling out cookies packaged with milk. By Laura YinIf you give Americans a cookie, will they finally start buying milk...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, February 15, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson are checking out the National Farm Machinery Show and talking trade, the farm bill and elderberries. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts...
View ArticleJury sides with farmer against Bayer, BASF
Cape Girardeau, Mo., jury found that both companies were responsible for peach farmer's losses By Jef Feeley and Tim BrossBayer AG and rival BASF SE must pay $15 million to a farmer who blamed the...
View ArticleBayer blames fungus for Bader Farms peach problems
Jury awards $265 million in damages for dicamba drift, company will appeal verdict. Bayer is not throwing in the towel even after a federal jury found in favor of a southeast Missouri farmer’s claim...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, February 17, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at a rising trend in the beef industry – Prime carcasses Max Armstrong shares there's a rising amount of beef carcasses graded prime, which is meeting a growing need from...
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