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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - March 15, 2019
E15, data and El Nino in the news this week. Missed some ag news this week? Here’s 7 ag stories you may have missed.1. The Trump administration is proposing to allow year-round sales of gasoline mixed...
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USDA launches website to connect youth with resources
The USDA Youth and Agriculture website features three key components of agriculture-focused youth engagement. USDA launched a new Youth and Agriculture website to connect young people and...
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Apply for Syngenta's scholarship program
Eight regional winners will be selected to receive $1,000 scholarships. Recipients will be announced in August 2019. Applications are being accepted for Syngenta’s 2019 Agricultural Scholarship...
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Application and seeding products for 2019
Slideshow: These tools offer you a range of new features for the 2019 crop year. Roaming the exhibit area of any trade show can be mind-boggling. The array of products available can fog the mind of...
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Farm Progress America, March 15, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a look at a new consumer survey conducted by the American Lamb Board Max Armstrong looks at a recent survey from the American Lamb Board that investigates consumer preference for...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 15, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about National Ag Week, impressive weather, a turkey recall and more. National Ag Week was this week. The weather this week has been impressive, from tornados...
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'Bomb cyclone' brings havoc to nation's midsection
Floods, blizzards and winds slam Iowa, Colorado Nebraska, Missouri. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster declaration as first responders scrambled to rescue people from floodwater.Snow and...
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Whatever happens to Brexit, here's the cost so far
Farmers are reducing the size of flocks and stocking up on essentials. by Joe MayesBritain’s vote to leave the European Union has already come at a cost regardless of where Brexit goes from here. Some...
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Turn past tragedies into forces for good
Reader Report: This reader comments on how it’s important to remember and act on events of the past. Dear editor:As you might be aware, along with your expected agronomic articles, I always enjoy your...
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This Week in Agribusiness – March 16, 2019
Max Armstrong reports from Washington D.C., for the National Agriculture Day celebration; and Steve Bridge and Mike Adams share market and weather information Note: Start the video and all parts will...
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National Pork Board to pilot blockchain technology
The platform will highlight how pork producers create a sustainable pork production environment. The National Pork Board has entered into an agreement with an agritech startup to test out blockchain...
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ASA Young Leaders class completes training
While at Commodity Classic, the Young Leaders participated in training focused on leadership development, industry issue updates and outreach. The 35th class of American Soybean Association Corteva...
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Use comprehensive approach to manage poorly drained soils
Guest Column: The first step is to dig deep and remove that yield-limiting pan. By Thomas KilcerWhy do we manage poorly drained soils like they are well-drained? This sounds like a dumb question, but...
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EPA extends deadline for environmental educator award
Awards highlight environmental stewardship. The application period has been extended for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators, or...
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USDA invests $91 million to improve infrastructure in 12 states
This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities and high-speed internet access in rural areas. USDA is investing $91 million to build or...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flooding in Nebraska and along the Missouri River, an employee fired over a tweet and spring's arrival. One-third of the Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska is under water due...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about impacts of the flood, from ag and livestock to loss of life, as well as tornados. Natural disasters are on Max's mind today as photos come in from Nebraska. Ethanol rail cars...
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Using robots to tell ag's story
Land O’Lakes Bot Shot Challenge linked with Final Four basketball offers colleges unique competition and puts ag innovation in the spotlight. Telling agriculture’s story beyond the farm gate can be a...
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Farm Progress America, March 19, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at two groups that will help farmers after the floods recede Max Armstrong shares insight from devastating floods from eastern Nebraska and he offers answers to the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Nebraska ag losses, a trooper hit, Brazilian soybean harvest, cold cases and Mike Pompeo. Vice President Mike Pence will visit Nebraska today. Ag losses from flooding could...
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