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WinField United releases Ascend Pro plant growth regulator
Ascend Pro targets uniform corn stands in areas with warmer, dryer springs. Farmers with slightly longer growing seasons now have a new tool to get their corn started right.WinField United has...
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China pushes back against U.S. demands in trade talks
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will travel to Beijing the week of March 25 for talks. by Jenny Leonard, Saleha Mohsin and Jennifer JacobsSome U.S....
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USDA offers tips on preventing African Swine Fever
USDA is monitoring outbreaks in Asia and Europe. Last week, USDA-trained detector dogs played a major role in the seizure of roughly 1 million pounds of pork smuggled from China where there is an...
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Apply for USDA/1890 National Scholars Program
Program is partnership between USDA and 1890 historically black land-grant colleges and universities. The 2019 scholarship application cycle for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program is now open....
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Farm Progress America, March 20, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight on the news that New York City Schools will move to Meatless Mondays Max Armstrong shares the response from the meat industry to news that New York City Mayor Bill de...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flooding, a jury decision against Roundup, a radio host killed and creating bee-friendly lawns. Flooding across the Heartland is unimaginable, spanning many states.A jury has...
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Towns along Red River of the North prepare for flooding
Flooding has already snarled rail traffic in much of the Plains. by Brian K. Sullivan and Michael HirtzerAs the Midwest recovers from record flooding, cities and towns along the Red River in...
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Type of forage matters for honey bee health
ARS scientists studied impact of honey bees being placed next to CRP land, crop land. Honey bee colonies foraging on land growing clover and alfalfa do more than three times as well than honey bee...
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WinField United researchers find way to reduce dicamba drift
Adding second adjuvant to dicamba spray tank reduces fine droplets by 60%. For farmers fighting resistant weeds in soybeans or cotton, the release of varieties tolerant to dicamba has been a godsend....
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11 challenges if FMD detected in U.S.
GAO report finds significant challenges exist if foot-and-mouth disease detected in U.S. USDA would face significant challenges if foot-and-mouth disease was detected in the United States, according...
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Max Armstrong offers a look at a new university-based program to promote the use of hemp Max Armstrong shares news that Murray State University will become the home of the Center for Agricultural...
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Brazil implements duty-free tariff rate quota for wheat
Brazil was the largest wheat importer in Latin America and the fourth largest in the world in marketing year 2017/18. President Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced March 19 that...
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Farmers affected by flooding look ahead to planting
As water recedes, growers assess flood's effect on fields and county roads — and the challenges that lie ahead. By Tyler Harris and Curt ArensIt was a perfect storm. Record snowfall in February, plus...
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Did Monsanto fail to warn consumers about risks of Roundup?
Judge Vince Chhabria was very clear about the challenge facing Bayer when he rejected the company’s request to throw out the case. by Joel RosenblattTo understand the depth of Bayer AG’s reversal of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about hot tea linked to cancer, widespread flooding, continued tariffs and pot hole counts. Is hot tea causing esophageal cancer?Not all the flooding is as bad as along the...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flooding in Minnesota, an interesting university investment, concern about the planting intentions report and chicken pox. Moorehead, Minn., is the latest city to declare a...
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Flooding impacts nation's heartland
Residents evacuated in Missouri, National Guard escorts life-saving supplies to Nebraska town while snow melt continues up north.Heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt have caused catastrophic flooding...
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Spring acres still in flux
Survey shows farmers plan to plant more corn, less soybeans but scale back dramatic shifts. After planting more soybeans than corn in 2018 for the first time in 35 years, farmers want to return to...
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Tools, equipment for the farm
Slideshow: This roundup includes an eclectic mix of tools for a range of farm uses. Not every product belongs in a specific category. From smaller seeders that aren’t in the class of bigger planters...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - March 22, 2019
Roundup suit, negotiations with China and African swine fever among ag news of the week. Missed some ag news this week. Here’s a quick catch-up on agricultural news of the week.1. Ed Hardeman, one of...
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