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Farm Progress America, July 20, 2020
Max Armstrong shares results of a recent survey of the beef industry looking at traceability and animal ID programs Max Armstrong notes that while many events have been canceled, the beef industry is...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 20, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about rain this week, a disappointing ad campaign, gun purchases, a canceled tractor excursion and National Ice Cream Day. A big chunk of the heartland should get at least an inch...
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Members appointed to ag trade advisory committees
Members provide advice to USDA and Office of Trade Representative on trade matters. Twenty-five new members have been appointed to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees.The...
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FCC establishes 9-8-8 as new mental health crisis number
Transition to 3-digit crisis line expected to be completed by July 16, 2022; in the meantime, continue to call 1-800-273-8255. The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as...
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Free trade can prevent hunger caused by climate shifts
An international team of researchers investigated the effects of trade on hunger in the world as a result of climate-induced crop yield changes. International trade can compensate for regional...
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Unusual soil compaction makes point about crop stress
Corn Watch: Foot-traffic soil compaction affects plants in very dry conditions. All you need to do to understand that soil compaction can impact plants under even moderate soil moisture stress is look...
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Make plans for preharvest field checks now
Checking cornfields as harvest nears yields information to help make storage and marketing decisions, plus more. If you don’t routinely do field checks before harvest or work with a seed rep or crops...
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What you can learn from corn tassels
Corn Illustrated: The tassel develops inside the stalk long before it emerges. You probably know that by the time corn has 12 leaves with fully exposed collars, plants already have made several...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality stabilizes
Soybean conditions move a point higher, bucking analyst estimates. The most recent weekly progress report from USDA, out Monday afternoon and covering the week through July 19, had a bevy of data to...
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Cattle and swine producers get insurance subsidies
Subsidy amounts will be based on the deductible selected, changes may be implemented by July 31. Changes will be made to the Livestock Gross Margin insurance program for cattle and swine beginning in...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 21, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about coronavirus vaccines, a Roundup lawsuit, cattle on the loose in Indianapolis and more. There are 17 coronavirus vaccines being tested around the world.The Missouri governor...
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Aviagen invests $100M in Tennessee facilities
Investment includes $35.3 million feed mill, new Grandparent farms and expansion of a hatchery. Aviagen, a global poultry breeding company, will break ground this month on a new state-of-the-art feed...
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$15 million on tap for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers
Organizations, institutions serving African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities eligible to apply. Approximately $15 million is available for...
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Does spotting into thin corn stands help or hurt?
Here’s a follow-up to an earlier story with fresh evidence from 2020. An article on the website earlier this summer ran with the headline Late-emerging plants soon lag behind. Using examples from past...
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Consider flexible lease as cash rent option for 2021
Profit Planners: Some landowners may be willing to discuss a base rent plus bonus-type approach. Cash rent on our very best farm, 240 acres, is $300 per acre. The landowner is retired and depends on...
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Bayer launches Carbon Initiative
Carbon Initiative rewards growers in Brazil and U.S. who generate carbon credits by adopting climate-smart practices. Beginning this month, Bayer will start rewarding farmers in Brazil and the U.S....
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Farm Progress launches virtual show
The Farm Progress Virtual Experience will merge the best of the top two farm shows in the country to bring a unique experience directly to farmers. Two major farm shows are off the calendar for 2020,...
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Farming at a faster pace
Farmers can plant fields in less time and with more ease using new systems and technology. Farmers today are operating at a much faster pace compared to the past. Planting especially has become a...
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South Dakota rancher’s new 3 in 1 facility does it all
Slideshow: The Dacars’ new ranch headquarters in Whitewood, S.D., includes a barn, shop and machine shed. Curt Dacar and his son, Marcus, got a rare chance to build a new ranch headquarters from...
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NACD awards $6.5 million in grants
Money will support 185 jobs in 36 states and territories. The National Association of Conservation Districts awarded $6.5 million in new technical assistance grants to nearly 400 conservation...
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