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Farm Progress America, October 15, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at a report from CoBank offering some positive news for rural businesses Max Armstrong shares news that many rural industries are turning a corner. A new report by CoBank shows...
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EPA decision on dicamba expected this month
U.S. Court of Appeals blocked dicamba earlier this year, saying EPA ignored risks associated with the chemical. By Justina VasquezA newly banned herbicide has become a crux for the world’s...
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FSA offices remain busy getting checks in the mail
Billions going out in CRP rent checks and CFAP 2 payments to help producers. The staff at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) county offices remain busy, with billions of...
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Rattan Lal awarded 2020 World Food Prize
Prize given to Lal for developing and mainstreaming soil-centric approach to growing food production. The 2020 World Food Prize was awarded to Dr. Rattan Lal in a virtual award ceremony Oct. 15.“The...
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Moles, voles in minimum tillage present pesky challenge
Soybean Watch: It’s easier to document rodents’ handiwork than determine a control strategy. The Soybean Watch ’20 field looks very good from one end, but not quite as promising in aerial views taken...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 16, 2020
Derecho impact expands, wheat gluten protein may be used in diapers and wild hogs cause $1.5 billion a year in crop damage. Need a quick catchup on the news? Here are seven stories you might have...
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Farm Progress America, October 16, 2020
Max Armstrong shares more insight from a recent CoBank report with a look at protein markets Max Armstrong continues his look at a report from the Knowledge Exchange division of CoBank which shares...
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4 dangerous scenarios to avoid in grain bins
Here are four situations that can put you at risk of entrapment inside a grain bin. Dry corn down to the proper moisture levels and harvest quality in a timely manner. That lessens your odds of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 16, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about nonprofit donations, another charge in the governor kidnapping plot, paying for derecho storm damage and more. Donations to nonprofit organizations are another fallout from...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 16, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a Sears closing, importance of agriculture, and COVID-19 impact on Thanksgiving gatherings. An Iowa Sears story will be demolished and a new retail strip center built in its...
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Boris Johnson may walk away from Brexit talks
If the sides fail to agree by year-end, consumers will be left grappling with tariffs and quotas. By Ian WishartThe European Union isn’t taking Boris Johnson’s threats to walk away from seven months...
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Ag startups and going to market
The Around Farm Progress Podcast talks about two startups that are going commercial and the opportunity presented by the growing range of ag tech There's been plenty of buzz about new technology in...
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It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s a tractor and baler?
Spotted … in Indiana: A central Indiana man puts antiques where they’re easy to spot. You never know what you might spot driving through Indiana. You just need to know where to look — like toward the...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Oct. 17, 2020
Harvest updates, new tech, engaging in the election and a new combine are highlighted this week. Part 1Max chats with farmers in the heartland about how harvest is going this year.Elaine Kub,...
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Rodale Institute invests to grow organic ag
Institute invests $2 million in Iroquois Valley Farmland REIT to provide opportunities for organic farmers. Rodale Institute is investing $2 million with Iroquois Valley Farmland Real Estate...
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Early-season damage leads to potential for ear rots
Corn Watch: Feeding by wildlife or mechanical damage can set up plants for ear rots later. The woods along one side of the Corn Watch ’20 field provided fodder for many stories this year. Wildlife...
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Take closer look at rootworm picture in Indiana
What you decide about rootworm control for 2021 may depend upon where you live in the state. Kyle Quick decided it was important to share what he saw with corn rootworms in 2020 after examining a plot...
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How do you select hybrids for your farm?
Corn Illustrated: Bob Nielsen advises to be careful about which yield data you analyze and how you interpret the best performers over time. It’s better to have a memory like an elephant when looking...
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Farm Progress America, October 20, 2020
Max Armstrong shares how farm groups are changing their approach to meetings in the face of a pandemic Max Armstrong looks at how the pandemic is impacting how farm groups meet, with cancelations of...
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USDA crop progress: Corn harvest reaches 60%
Soybean progress even farther along, with three-fourths of the crop harvested through October 18 Some wet weather blew through the Midwest last week, but it wasn’t enough to severely hamper overall...
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