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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the S&P 500, aid for those impacted by the derecho, an all-male Indy 500 race, a mascot switch and a voting slip-up. The S&P 500 closed at its highest level ever...
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Virtual doesn’t cut it for 4-H livestock shows
Let’s hope 2021 brings a return to real shows in live show rings. Both Walton Webcasting and Purdue University Extension proved in 2020 that you can hold livestock shows virtually. If necessity is...
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Parents, community arrange last-minute show for Boone County 4-H’ers
Slideshow: Here’s how Boone County 4-H members showed their livestock live during the pandemic. COVID-19 tried its best, but it couldn’t keep Boone County 4-H members from showing their livestock. The...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about capitalizing on poor word choice, crop loss in Iowa, a derecho-damaged historic tree and the Indy 500. Some Michigan companies are making money off the governor's poor choice...
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Trump calls off trade talks with China
President says, 'I don't want to talk to China right now.' By Bloomberg NewsPresident Donald Trump said he called off last weekend’s trade talks with China, raising questions about the future of a...
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Improving protein digestibility in sorghum
Crop scientists from Kansas State University identify gene codes affecting sorghum protein digestibility. Researchers in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University are trying to find...
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USDA names new members to food safety committees
Committee members bring knowledge and interest in meat and poultry safety to advisory committee roles. USDA announced the appointment of 10 new members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and...
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National survey reveals farmers like cover crops
Survey documents a wide range of benefits as acreage expands. “Many U.S. farmers have turned to cover crops as part of their strategy to improve soil health while reducing input costs and maintaining...
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Farm Progress America, August 20, 2020
Max Armstrong shares rising interest in protein consumption comes with some interesting misinformation Max Armstrong looks into new data showing that consumers want more protein. Max shares the many...
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When the ramps give way
What’s a good community really worth? We found out in a big way this summer. They were loading the trailer.Just like we’d done a hundred times before. We had a couple-hour break between showmanship...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 20, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Democratic National Convention, a broadcaster's slur, Target sales and stocks and Farm Rescue. Wisconsin governor is consistent in using a favorite catch phrase at the...
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Barn with flag has story to tell
Spotted…in Indiana: Beauty runs deep in this barn. This restored red barn is beautiful by itself. When owners Jim and Karen Dubach display the American flag on the side of the barn, it’s an even more...
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Maxwell Foods files lawsuit against Smithfield Foods
Suit alleges Smithfield breached a PSA with the pork producer, failed to pay a fair price for hogs as well as purchase output required by the agreement. Days after announcing the permanent closure of...
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Farm Progress America, August 21, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight into the capacity and efficiency of material moving by river Max Armstrong tells the story of his trip down the Mississippi on a tow boat, and shares how vital those...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Aug. 21, 2020
Drought in New Hampshire, COVID-19 impact on ag, derecho in Iowa and cover crops among news of week. Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.1. More than one-fifth of New...
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Behind the story: Quarantined farm kids
Check here for links to all our stories on farm kids during the quarantine, plus the back story on how the series came together. Sometimes an idea occurs to you all at once, maybe in the middle of the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 21, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the DNC, hurricanes, Sonny Perdue at Farm Progress Virtual Experience and a peach recall. Joe Biden accepted his nomination for presidency. Some others spoke at the closing...
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Deere says equipment demand remains resilient
Shares are up 15% as agriculture demand held despite COVID-19 and uncertain trade with China. By Joe DeauxDeere & Co., the largest maker of agricultural machinery, increased its sales outlook for...
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Lighthizer lays out his vision for WTO overhaul
Former trade lawyer, Lighthizer leads campaign to reshape the World Trade Organization. By Bryce BaschukAmerica’s top trade official, Robert Lighthizer, laid out his vision for overhauling the World...
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This Week in Agribusiness - August 22, 2020
This week we check on crop conditions after Derecho, planter technology, export demand, Plan Smart Grow Smart series, Farm Progress Virtual Experience and more. Part 1Bill Northey, Under Secretary,...
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