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CR includes CCC funding
President signs continuing resolution that includes funding for Commodity Credit Corporation. President Trump signed a temporary, stop-gap funding measure to keep the government running through Dec....
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Bayer stock slumps after cost-cutting announced
COVID-19 has hurt demand for agricultural commodities and biofuel. By Tim LohBayer AG slumped after the agriculture and pharma giant said it would have to slash costs as the pandemic’s impact on farm...
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U.K. beef bound for U.S.
U.S. banned U.K. beef more than 20 years ago after BSE outbreak; ban lifted earlier this year. British beef is on the way to the U.S. for the first time in more than 20 years after the U.S. granted...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 1, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about accidents with deer, derecho impact on corn size, Halloween, COVID and the NFL and more. It's mating season for deer, and that translates into more...
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7 families honored by DFA
Dairy Farmers of America honors members from each region for excellence. Each year, one member farm from each of Dairy Farmers of America's seven regional areas is honored for their embodiment of the...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 2, 2020
Quarterly stocks report contains surprises, hemp extension in stop-gap measure and sunset slideshow. Need a quick catch up on ag news? Here are seven stories you might have missed.1. The quarterly...
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Farm Progress America, October 2, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about what it takes to become a volunteer firefighter Max Armstrong shares insight on firefighting, noting that 75% of these first responders are volunteers. Max shares all the...
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Mental health on the farm: Never a wasted day
Weather, trade wars and pandemics create stress and strain on the farm. Here’s what you can do about it, plus what our farm kids need right now. Weather, trade wars, pandemics, global food chain...
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Pakistan increases imports of farm goods
Food inflation surges as crops in several areas have been destroyed due to heavy rains, pest attacks and locust invasions. By Ismail DilawarPakistan is on a global shopping spree for agricultural...
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Hypoxia Task Force highlights successes
Task Force members discuss the benefits of new tools and approaches to improving surface water quality. Federal and state members of the Hypoxia Task Force highlighted actions to reduce excess...
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Talking new equipment, and digging in on a cover crop project
The Around Farm Progress Podcast gets insight on a range of new tools from the recent virtual farm show; and in Kansas they're planting cover crops a new way. What happens when you put a veteran...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 2, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about threatening robo-calls, race weekend and a car auction at Indy, a rollercoaster sale and long-lost dog tags. Some people are getting robo-calls with...
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U.S. fertilizer prices surge to decade high
Prices spike amid investigation that raises prospect of countervailing duties. By Justina VasquezPhosphate fertilizer prices in the U.S. corn belt had their biggest quarter in a decade as buyers cope...
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This Week in Agribusiness, October 3, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson talk about this week’s market rally, farm safety and more. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Mike Pearson starts off with a...
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Diamond FFA, honoring a legacy
This community’s historic roots gives its FFA chapter purpose. Mike Pearson profiles Diamond FFA in Diamond, Missouri, the home of George Washington Carver. Member Colby Jones touts his SAE horse...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 5, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about eye problems, harvest weather and progress, a farm accident, Monday night football and the passing of professional sports players. We're having more eye problems, according...
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USDA, FDA sign dairy MOU
MOU outlines FDA, USDA responsibilities to facilitate U.S. milk, dairy product exports. USDA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Oct. 1 outlining...
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Cargill, Virent collaborate on biobased fuels and chemicals
Goal is to open new markets for corn and expand opportunities for renewable fuels and chemicals. Cargill and Virent, Inc. are working together to evaluate the use of Cargill’s corn dextrose as a...
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2021 FB Ag Innovation Challenge recipients announced
Top 10 semi- finalists get $7,500 each, opportunity to compete at AFBF convention in January. American Farm Bureau Federation and Farm Credit announced the 10 semi-finalist teams in the 2021 Farm...
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ADM, Spiber partner in Brewed Protein polymers
Partnership began in 2019 and enters second phase with plant-based dextrose destined for alternative materials. ADM and Spiber Inc. have agreed to expand the production of Spiber’s Brewed Protein...
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