MORNING Midwest Digest, July 22, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about pandemic impact on business, a politician's arrest, NCBA, a jail releasee and favorite smells. Some businesses have been hurt by the pandemic that you wouldn't expect.The...
View ArticleAppeals court slashes award in Roundup case
It may not be the last word as Bayer can still appeal to the state supreme court. By Joel Rosenblatt and Jef FeeleyA $79 million award against Bayer AG was slashed by three-quarters almost a month...
View ArticleThe case for thicker corn
A reader suggests bringing back the idea of pushing plant populations in corn. A story about planting more corn seed than your population goal to allow for seed that doesn’t produce a plant drew...
View ArticleInclude time for humor in daily routine
Finding ways to laugh may be more important now than ever. Bartholomew County, Ind., is one of several counties that decided not to hold a county fair this year due to COVID-19 restrictions that would...
View ArticleNew USDA Dietary Guidelines in the works
Advisory committee releases scientific report, with dietary guidelines similar to previous version. You can comment. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) last week released its scientific...
View ArticleHow do food systems operate and adapt in times of stress?
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research expands existing grants to Feeding America, Tipping Points Program. While the food system is successfully providing for Americans during the COVID-19...
View ArticleBiofuel marketing opportunity
ADM partners with U.S. Soybean Export Council to earn export certification. ADM and one other U.S. exporter have partnered with the U.S. Soybean Export Council to certify U.S. Soy as part of the...
View Article$153 million invested in community facilities
USDA invests $153 million in 94 projects to benefit 2 million residents in 23 states. USDA is investing $153 million to build and improve critical community facilities to benefit nearly two million...
View ArticleUSDA provides update on beef investigation
Investigation began after fire at Tyson's Holcomb plant and expanded to include COVID-19 earlier this year. USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service today released a report on its investigation into the...
View ArticleOne shining moment for tractor collectors this summer
Slideshow: The Hedrick family invites friends to share in the wholesome fun of tractor collecting. Bill Hedrick couldn’t have imagined what he was starting when he bought his first well-used tractor...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, July 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about store closings, mask orders, fuel and grain prices, a farm leader's battle with coronavirus and National Hot Dog Day. Economists say 25,000 stores could close this...
View ArticleNew tools for a range of work on the farm
Slideshow: In this latest new product roundup, you'll find plenty of diversity, from tires to grain storage. The pace of new product launches isn’t slowing across agriculture. Covering these new tools...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, July 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about hot weather, NCBA, a COVID-19 recovery and National Hot Dog Day. It's been a hot summer for many in the heartland, but 25 years ago the heat was deadly.NCBA is pleased the...
View ArticleTotal grain inspections up slightly week-over-week
A look at where U.S. corn, wheat and soybeans are exported and movements via rail car, barge and ocean-going vessels. Total inspections of corn, wheat, and soybeans for export from all major U.S....
View ArticleAmerican Soybean Association looks back at its beginning
A field day and ceremony near Camden, Ind., will celebrate the official founding of ASA. The American Soybean Association goes back to its roots to celebrate its 100th anniversary on Aug. 4 near...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - July 24, 2020
Ag production shifts to larger farms, ASF vaccine development work at K-State and drive-in on the farm in Missouri. Missed some ag news this week? We’ve got seven stories to catch you up.1....
View ArticleCOVID-19 creates opportunity to broaden support for ag tech
The search for a COVID-19 vaccine has created new appreciation for the power of science. The rush to find effective treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 has created new appreciation for the power of...
View ArticleResearchers pursue enhanced crop productivity
USDA funds technology research at Kansas State University for optimum production from better, smarter planting. A team of researchers from Kansas State University received nearly $300,000 in funding...
View ArticlePlanting soybeans deeper pays dividends
Soybean Watch: You can determine planting depth in each row by examining plants. There was a time when most people thought 1 inch was deep enough to plant soybeans. The worry in conventional tillage...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, July 24, 2020
Max Armstrong shares some business moves farmers could consider during these tough times Max Armstrong gets advice on a series of tactics farms can take on to get a handle on financial health...
View Article