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Gray wolves taken off endangered species list
Successful recovery efforts have returned management, protection of gray wolves returns to states, tribes. More than 45 years after gray wolves were first listed under the Endangered Species Act...
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Iowa farmer first to be paid for storing high volume of carbon
Shopify is the first corporate buyer of agricultural carbon credits from a CarbonNow farmer. Western Iowa farmer Kelly Garrett has become “the face of CarbonNow” as the first farmer in America to...
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Farm Progress America, October 30, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news of a new report that offers good news in the productivity of the pork industry Max Armstrong offers a look at a report from Metafarms and SMS looked at sow, nursery, finish...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Milk prices are expected to rise, a pilot program is introduced to pay you for incorporating new cropping practices and yes-- 2020 wouldn't be complete without a blue moon. Need a quick catch up on...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 30, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the weekend time change, the gray wolf, high school basketball, agri-communities and more. It's time change weekend, so check your smoke detectors.The gray wolf will no...
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Commodity Classic will be virtual in 2021
New format will offer opportunity for more farmers to connect and learn in different ways. Commodity Classic has announced it will transition its annual conference and trade show, originally scheduled...
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Cattle facial recognition and giant hornets
The Around Farm Progress Podcast offers a look at a new tool for tracing cattle and delves into how to eradicate an Asian giant hornet next Did you know cow faces are different enough for facial...
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Community-minded FFA chapter gives back despite COVID-19
Slideshow: Crothersville FFA members have helped others all year. Now they need your help. You’ve read about the Crothersville FFA’s Christmas toy and food drive. Indiana Prairie Farmervisited as the...
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This Week in Agribusiness, October 31, 2020
Field trials, agriculture entrepreneurs, markets, virtual convention and more. Part 1Chad Colby checks in with grower, Jabob Wade about data from his field trials in 2020.Max tours rural America...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 12, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Eric Church and music in the pandemic, indoor dining issues in Illinois, plant-based options at McDonald's and deer hunting in Wisconsin. Eric Church accepted the Entertainer...
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$10.5 million targeted to support workforce development
USDA NIFA invests in workforce training programs in 7 states. More than $10.5 million is being spent to support educators at technical schools, community and junior colleges, and youth development...
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Dry conditions could give way in late winter
In the upcoming winter forecast, odds are up slightly for more snow in March — here’s why. Could odds for snow on March 1 be higher than odds for snow on Martin Luther King Day? The odds of either...
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Farm Progress America, November 13, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at agritourism through a report on three businesses around the country Max Armstrong reports on the agritourism season, which often ends at Halloween, but not for all. Max...
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AFBF polls finds public support for farmers
Survey explores public trust for farmers and public's opinion about sustainability efforts used by farmers. A new national public opinion poll from the American Farm Bureau Federation finds a majority...
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Harvest over? Check out FPVX field demo videos
Search through a library of more than 100 videos of combines, auger wagons, corn heads, planters, sprayers, cattle chutes and more. You’ve spent a lot of hours in the field this fall, and therefore...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 13, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about COVID-19 hospitalizations, lack of hospital availability, holiday gatherings and spending, food and ag research and digital car license plates. Hospitalizations from COVID-19...
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USDA moves to speed up slaughter lines
Critics say the move risks increasing COVID infections and is lame-duck payoff to Trump-supporting poultry producers. By Mike Dorning and Michael HirtzerCoronavirus cases are rising, but the Trump...
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Taking control of water on the farm
The Around Farm Progress Podcast looks at the idea of managed drainage, which can keep water and nutrients where needed through the season In agriculture there are factors that are beyond a farmer's...
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Dairy groups: USTR must address key trade barriers
Comments provide road map to create more level, consistent global playing field for U.S. dairy sector. Expanding opportunities for U.S. dairy exports has become extremely important, as growing sales...
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Here’s a forgotten tool from days gone by
This tool was used as shown about a century ago. If you study the picture closely, you likely will figure out what this red contraption was used for. We’re looking for the name of the company that...
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