MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 2, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about gas prices, the National Pork Producers Council, signs of spring and Jack Welch. Have you noticed a drop in gas prices?The National Pork Producers Council is in Kansas City...
View ArticlePerdue announces moves to support biofuels
USDA to replace conventional vehicles with alternative fuel vehicles, spend $100 million on biofuel infrastructure USDA made two moves to support biofuels last week. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 3, 2020
Max Armstrong shares some good news in the consumption of dairy products Max Armstrong looks at some good news from the dairy case for milk producers. For example, McDonald's has announced a new...
View ArticleNFU members elect new leader
West Virginia native Rob Larew will lead National Farmers Union Rob Larew has been elected to succeed Roger Johnson as president of National Farmers Union. Patty Edelburg, a Wisconsin dairy farmer,...
View ArticleWill Trump appeal waiver decision?
Oil-state senators push Trump administration to defend use of RFS waivers. By Jennifer A. DlouhyThe oil industry and its Capitol Hill allies are pressing the Trump administration to defend its...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 3, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about severe weather, preparing for coronavirus, interest rates and preventing rural highway fatalities. It's severe weather awareness week in several states in the Midwest.The...
View ArticleJohn May to succeed Samuel Allen at Deere
May became Deere's tenth CEO in November 2019; joined board of directors in August 2019. On May 1, Deere & Company will have a leadership transition as John C. May succeeds Samuel R. Allen as...
View ArticleAg industry understands importance of grain bin safety
Slideshow: When it comes to safety, there's no substitute for keeping grain in good condition in the first place. Here are some products and advice to help. New types of grain bin equipment could make...
View ArticleInside look at best of New York Farm Show
Slideshow: There was plenty to see and do at the Northeast’s largest indoor farm machinery show. The weather was cold and snowy in Syracuse, but there were plenty of hot items to check out at this...
View ArticleAg Economy Barometer hits all-time high
An improvement in producer’s perceptions of current conditions fueled increase in barometer. By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierThe Ag Economy Barometer reached a new all-time high in February,...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 4, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at the 2020 Conservation Legacy Award Winners Max Armstrong shares news of the 2020 Conservation Legacy Award winners announced at Commodity Classic. Max offers information...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, March 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about tornado damage in Nashville and a Krispy Kreme delivery man. Some polling places in Nashville were open until 10 after the tornado.As many as 30 barges were torn away from...
View ArticleVietnam commits to buying Nebraska farm products
The $3 billion purchase is attempt to address Trump administration complaints about trade surplus. By Nguyen Dieu Tu UyenVietnam, looking to allay the Trump administration’s wrath over its soaring...
View ArticlePerdue: Chance of more trade aid is 'less than 10%'
Weak prices have stoked calls for a third round of trade assistance for farmers. By Mike DorningU.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue sees a “less than 10%” chance that U.S. farmers will get another...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Tennessee tornado, coronavirus impact on retail, the state of the rural economy and smoke detectors. The death toll continues to rise for the Tennessee tornado. There are...
View ArticleTrump signs legislation to hire ag inspectors
The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019 authorizes hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists a year until the workforce shortage is filled. The Protecting America’s Food &...
View ArticleBuilding out a utility line, filling a niche
New Holland expands its Workmaster line and extends T5 line with two feature-filled models. There’s no avoiding it — Todd DeBock is enthusiastic about the New Holland tractor line. When he engages...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 5, 2020
Max Armstrong talks red meat and a need for producers to go on the offensive in promoting this product Max Armstrong offers insight from a Texas A&M expert who says that the U.S. beef industry is...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, March 5, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about electric vehicles, improper government payments, raising money for victims of the brewery shooting and more. Is there an electric vehicle in your future? GM says it's working...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 5, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about blood donations, China purchasing soybeans, cell phone use legislation in South Dakota and more. Blood banks need donations. Lower donations have been a result of the...
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