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Fight soil compaction with controlled traffic
Paying attention to where you drive this spring could improve your bottom line. By Clint Harrison Is it better to drive a different route on every pass with the combine or planter, or to take the...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about sub-zero temps, daylight saving time, milk production, trade talks and a sports announcer. Sub-zero cold has been impacting a large portion of the Midwest today. Daylight...
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Planting depth key to uniform corn emergence
Corn Illustrated: New trial results back up earlier findings about the best planting depth. No matter how much technology you have on your planter, experts say one thing remains the same. At the end...
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Farmers Union members gather for 117th anniversary convention
North Dakota farm broadcaster Joel Heitkamp, host of News and Views, earns Milt Hakel Agriculture Communications Award. More than 460 Farmers Union members gathered in Bellevue, Washington, for the...
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Farm Progress America, March 5, 2019
Max Armstrong updates listeners on the latest new on year-round sales of E15 Max Armstrong offers new insight on the year-round sales of E15, with news that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is...
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Negotiators close to a deal, but U.S.-China trade war not over
Trade deal could be signed by President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping as early as this month. by Jenny LeonardThe world’s two largest economies are nearing the finish line on a trade deal that...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the weather making people miserable, food safety guidelines and state troopers being hit on the road. People are miserable because of the weather.The federal government is...
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Ag Economy Barometer declines 7 points in February 2019
Farmers still see farmland as a good investment and they're more optimistic about future of ag exports. By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierThe Ag Economy Barometer declined 7 points to a reading...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about pharma bankruptcy, wheat market and exports, reigning in the anti-vax movement and mapping tornado tragedies. Purdue Pharma is in the news today, seeking bankruptcy.Wheat...
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U.S. moves to terminate special trading status for India, Turkey
These changes will be enacted by Presidential Proclamation at least 60 days after Congress is notified. The United States intends to terminate India’s and Turkey’s designations as beneficiary...
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Bioeconomy implementation framework unveiled
Framework will guide actions for addressing technology gaps in biomass conversion, advanced algae systems and feedstock improvement. A multi-agency strategy to accelerate innovative technologies to...
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Beef prices expected to decline by summer
Harsh winter weather could affect cattle market throughout 2019. Harsh weather conditions prevailing across many important cattle-feeding areas are not only affecting beef output, but also could be...
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Farm Progress America, March 6, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at one sticking point in the 2019 planting season – fertilizer prices Max Armstrong offers insight from Bryce Knorr, Farm Futures, about the crop fertilizer situation, which could...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about depression, teen suicide rates and mental health, as well as a trade deal and the accuracy of Punxsutawney Phil. The FDA has approved a nasal spray anti-depressant.A survey...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the gray wolf, a ground water debate, protecting the hog population, America's best airport and Luke Perry. The federal government is going to lift the protection of the gray...
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USDA stepping up to protect country from ASF invasion
In coordination with the pork industry, USDA has enhanced activities to intensify multi-agency efforts toward the prevention of ASF’s entry into the United States. The USDA today announces additional...
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Payment triggered in Dairy Margin Coverage program
Dairy Margin Coverage program replaces Margin Protection Program for Dairy in the 2018 Farm Bill. The January 2019 income over feed cost margin was $7.99 per hundredweight, triggering the first...
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Farm Progress America, March 7, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a challenge for farmers: food company marketing that pushes fear of some foods Max Armstrong shares that the Secretary of Agriculture has come up with an interesting phrase –...
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’19 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow ready to share industry story
Recipients recognized as leaders of the next generation of American pig farmers. The U.S. pork industry message will be in good hands this next year as three busy “Bs” will be spreading the good news...
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Trump administration seeks to slash renewable energy funding
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy would see its budget cut by 70%. by Ari NatterThe Trump administration is again seeking severe cuts to the U.S. Energy Department division charged...
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