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Ag lenders need to get on board with conservation
EDF report details how lending institutions can support long-term productivity and profitability. An Environmental Defense Fund report finds that agricultural lenders aren't giving financial credit to...
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Regional rural development center moves to Purdue
The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development addresses issues critical to rural communities. The North Central Regional Center for Rural Development has moved to Purdue University for the...
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Louisiana and Arkansas crops hit by Hurricane Laura
After Hurricane Laura, farmers assess what needs to be repaired and what can be harvested. Hurricane Laura hit land Wednesday, Aug. 26. While the hurricane wasn't as damaging as first feared, the...
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Farm Progress America, September 3, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at an unexpected impact of the derecho – propane needs. Max Armstrong shares what he saw during a recent trip to Iowa where the derecho tore down the corn earlier in August. One...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 3, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the spread of COVID-19 at Sturgis and colleges, a sports decision reversed and a drug bust during a traffic stop. Steve researched old phrases, which...
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Soil Health Institute awarded $3.25 million
Money from Energy Department will be used to develop soil carbon measuring and monitoring system. The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy awarded $3.25 million to the...
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4 fall tillage, residue management tips from Kinze
Kinze tillage product specialist lists four ways to make fall fieldwork and residue management more effective. Justin Render, Kinze Manufacturing’s tillage product specialist, recommends four...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Sept. 4, 2020
Net farm income rise fueled by government payments, farmers wholeheartedly back Trump and Young Farmer podcast. Need a quick look at ag news? Here's seven stories you might have missed this week.1....
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Roberts, Klobuchar lead request for wheat grower aid
21 senators send letter to Secretary Perdue asking for aid for growers of all wheat varieties. Senate ag leaders are calling on Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to provide CARES Act funds to wheat...
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Farm Progress America, September 4, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insight into the Real Pork program and what that means to the farmer and consumer Max Armstrong shares that consumer demands are changing. He offers insight from the National Pork...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a change in weather, gas prices, a grain entrapment ended well, a bribery scheme and a skunky weapon. The change in weather might get your attention, going from 102 Saturday...
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NASDA president gives policy vision for state departments of ag
The need for improved rural broadband internet across the United States was emphasized at the virtual annual meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. The National...
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Smithfield pledges to cut emissions to zero
The meat industry has come under pressure from investors and retailers to reduce emissions. By Akshat Rathi, Michael Hirtzer and Isis AlmeidaSmithfield Foods Inc., the world’s biggest pork producer,...
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Brazilian ethanol tariffs in limbo
Peterson calls for action as U.S. ethanol exports to Brazil could face a 20% tariff. The Brazilian government’s tariff rate quota that placed a 20% tariff on America ethanol imports exceeding 198...
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Drought, hurricanes plague the South
The Around Farm Progress Podcast touches base with two Southern editors to discuss tough weather hitting the region Face it, in agriculture, and perhaps across the country, 2020 can't end too soon....
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Trump scrambles to make good on trade promises
Moves are aimed at protecting Trump constituencies in swing states. By Eric MartinWith two months to go until Election Day, U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to make good on a number of trade...
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This Week in Agribusiness, September 5, 2020
This week we check in on the Farm Progress Virtual Experience, markets, world's biggest ag tractor, Derecho grain bin damage and more. Part 1Rick Wild, Operations Manager, Farm Progress Show, joins...
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Booming ethanol demand in South Korea
U.S. Grains Council works to expand demand for U.S. ethanol in southeast Asian counties. A boom in demand for hand sanitizer in South Korea since the outbreak of COVID-19 is no shocker, but the...
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Farm Progress America, September 7, 2020
Max Armstrong targets one group to recognize this Labor Day - farmers Max Armstrong looks back on his early Labor Days, where he remembers he "labored" mostly on the farm. Max offers some key stats...
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MORNING-Midwest Digest, September 7, 2020
Max Armstrong talks rain, the rising popularity of rural homes, positive news for pork and he remembers Lou Brock Max Armstrong shares new of welcomed weekend rains, though in some parts of Eastern...
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