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Farm Progress America, June 9, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insight on how land sales have been impacted by coronavirus Max Armstrong looks at the agriculture land market and how it's been impacted by COVID-19. A report from Farmers...
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House members ask Trump to protect RFS
44 representatives call for Trump administration to take action to support ethanol industry, farmers. A group of 44 Midwest lawmakers sent a letter to President Donald Trump on June 8, asking the...
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Researching mysteries hidden in the soil
The mysterious capillary fringe has huge effects on the soil, and new research tells us how it works. Ever heard of a capillary fringe? It might just be the most important — and mysterious — thing...
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EPA issues a key order for farmers in dicamba case
Updated: Agency provides farmers more clarity on what to do in light of 9th Circuit Court ruling vacating labels for three products The first statement from EPA issued last week was a simple response...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 9, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about high winds, crop conditions, a tavern closing, a growing reward and more. High winds are blowing across the prairie and Midwest.The corn and soybean crops look fine at this...
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COVID-19 continues to spread among food industry workers
At least 60 food-processing facilities outside the meatpacking industry have seen COVID-19 outbreaks, dozens of meatpacking workers have died. By Mike DorningA caravan of vehicles decorated with black...
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Tractor Supply shares hit all-time high
Spending by restless Covid-shut ins, competitors’ shuttered stores and stimulus cash fueled demand. By Crystal KimTractor Supply Co., a retailer focused on the rural lifestyle that sells everything...
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More than $1.4 billion in COVID-19 aid issued
USDA's latest update details spending through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. As of June 8, USDA has paid 80,261 producers $1.4 billion through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.The...
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Triple nitrogen application looks good in long-term study
Any option that splits nitrogen application in corn beats a one-shot approach, according to trial. If someone told you they had an approach that would deliver exactly 200 bushels of corn per acre, you...
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West Coast broadcaster remembers his Midwest roots
LA radio personality Dick Helton remains connected to his family’s Midwest farm. An article on IndianaPrairieFarmer.com about “your grandfather’s planters” included information about John Deere’s 494...
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ARS scientists receive award
Heather Allen and JoAnne Crouch have received the 2019 Arthur S. Flemming Award for their scientific achievements. Agricultural Research Service scientists Heather Allen and JoAnne Crouch have...
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Farm Progress America, June 10, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at the rules surrounding regulation and use of crop protection products Max Armstrong shares insight on the crop protection industry from CropLife America, that includes a look at...
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Meat packers back to near-normal capacity
Beef and pork production dropped nearly 30% during April as COVID-19 sickened workers. As of June 9, processing facilities across the cattle, swine and broiler sectors are operating at more than 95%...
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Locusts are bigger threat than COVID-19 in Pakistan
The locust-invasion now covers an area of 57 million hectares in a country with a total crop area of 23 million hectares. By Ismail Dilawar and Faseeh MangiSwarms of locusts spreading across Pakistan...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about interest rate predictions, Cristobal weather impacts, an unkind grain market and more. The Federal Reserve will keep it's interest rate near 0, economists predict.Cristobal...
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China's ASF vaccine shows progress
Vaccine from Harbin Veterinary Research Institute has been field tested on 3,000 hogs. By Bloomberg NewsChina has tested a domestically developed vaccine for African swine fever on hog farms in three...
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Grassley wants update on price fixing investigation
USDA's Packers and Stockyards Division started investigation into potential market manipulation in beef packing industry in August 2019. Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is requesting USDA's Packers and...
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Forecasting in an era of unknowns
Food & Agriculture Policy Research Institute estimates farm income to drop roughly 11% from the USDA's original 2020 projection. USDA forecast a $3.1 billion increase in net farm income for 2020...
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Analysis projects $59 revenue decline for 2019 corn crop
NCGA analysis compares pre-COVID and post-COVID scenarios and finds 2020 crop year revenue could be lowest since 2006. A new analysis from the National Corn Growers Association projects a $59 per acre...
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Farm Progress America, June 11, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at how a global grain promotion group keeps in touch with buyers Max Armstrong shares insight on the work of the U.S. Grains Council, which creates corn quality reports...
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