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Trump talks trade and border security at AFBF
In his address to Farm Bureau members, president connected with an enthusiastic crowd to talk border security, trade and regulatory wins. President Donald Trump, in his second address in as many years...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 15, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Ohio governor swearing in, Steve King, the Jayme Closs kidnapping, dairy farm loss and quarterback age. The swearing in for public is often done placing a hand on the...
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Weed control options for dry spring
Dry weather after spraying in May 2018 meant some herbicides missed the first flush of weeds. When Bill Johnson looks back on which weed control issue he answered the most questions about in 2018,...
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DriftWatch adds tool to track sensitive soybeans
Farmers still are responsible for knowing if neighboring fields are dicamba-tolerant before applying dicamba herbicides. Most official complaints regarding dicamba herbicides applied on...
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National Swine Disease Council to focus on rapid FAD response
A newly emerging disease could disrupt U.S. pork exports and commerce, negatively impacting pork producers and their businesses. The U.S. pork industry has announced today that it has aligned its...
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Trade with Europe, women in ag discussed at AFBF annual convention
UW-Madison professor John Shutske also offers tips on handling long-term stress.American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th annual convention wraps up Wednesday, Jan. 16, in New Orleans.The convention...
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FarmlandFinder named AFBF Rural Entrepreneur of the Year
Iowa-based FarmlandFinder aims to make the world’s farmland-availability information accessible. FarmlandFinder is the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Rural Entrepreneur of the Year. Team lead...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on a new study providing a comprehensive look at food allergies Max Armstrong looks into the rising concern about food allergies. Max looks at a recent study showed that...
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Half of FSA offices will open for limited services
Offices will be open Jan. 17-18 and 22 during normal business hours. USDA has recalled about 2,500 Farm Service Agency employees to reopen offices during normal business hours on Thursday, Jan. 17;...
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Weed control tips for non-GMO soybeans
Don’t be afraid to walk away from using non-GMO beans in a field if the risks are too great. Maybe you’re raising non-GMO soybeans because you have a local market that pays a premium. Or perhaps...
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Dicamba complaint process proves expensive
Indiana regulators will make changes in how they respond to dicamba complaints in 2019. There will be changes to how regulators respond to dicamba-related complaints in 2019. That’s the word from Dave...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the USDA recalling 2,500 workers for a three-day window, and pays tribute to a longtime farm broadcaster from Iowa. The USDA is recalling workers while the shutdown continues...
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Using bedded packs leads to better results on New York dairy
Mike and Karen Hooper have been composting manure in their bedded packs for six years. By Deborah Jeanne SergeantWhile dealing with manure can be a hassle for some dairy farmers, Mike and Karen Hooper...
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Survey shows 2% increase in land sales, land prices
Respondents expect to see slower land sales in 2019. The 2018 Land Markets Survey by The Realtors Land Institute and National Association of Realtors Research Group showed a 2% year-over-year increase...
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AFBF honors Hatch, Newpher, Comer and Woody the farm dog
Sen. Orrin Hatch receives Distinguished Service Award and Dick Newpher receives Founders Award. The American Farm Bureau Federation honored several people, groups and even a dog during their recent...
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Study finds link between pesticide exposure and sense of smell
Michigan State study examined more than 11,200 farmers over a 20-year period. A Michigan State University study shows an association between unusually high pesticide exposure and poor sense of smell...
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‘Farm power that pays 40 ways’
Throwback Tech: With slogans like that, early tractor companies show they knew how to advertise. It’s no wonder the Case name survives today, even though J.I. Case no longer exists. The Case name is...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 17, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight into a rising concern for the pork industry – African Swine Fever Max Armstrong shares a major concern for the pork industry – the rising incidence of African Swine Fever....
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about consumer buying of snow equipment, and the death of agritourism pioneer Herb Teichman. Consumers have been buying more snowblowers and more snowmobiles.Herb Teichman, a fruit...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Jan. 18, 2019
Trump speaks at AFBF, ag land values stay strong and the shutdown is impacting Florida citrus growers. Need a quick catch up on the ag news of the week? Here’s seven ag stories you might have...
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