Clik here to view.
MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 29, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about rainy weather, a measles booster, trade negotiations and the passing of a former senator. More rain, and possibly some snow in areas, is coming this week, as farmers are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Syngenta, Nature Conservancy to promote soil health
Goal of collaboration is to test new innovations at a faster pace than either could do independently. Syngenta and The Nature Conservancy are collaborating in a new Innovation for Nature collaboration...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Krysta Harden joins Dairy Management Inc.
Harden formerly worked for USDA and Corteva Agriscience. Former USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden has been named Executive Vice President of Global Environmental Strategy of Dairy Management...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ADM reports earnings of $233 million
WFSI results were higher year-over-year, with WILD Flavors turning in another very strong performance. Archer Daniels Midland Company reported net earnings of $233 million for the quarter ended March...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Farm Progress America, April 30, 2019
Max Armstrong remembers Sen. Richard Lugar and his support for farm conservation. Max Armstrong remembers Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., who passed away over the weekend. Lugar was a powerful player in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MORNING Midwest Digest, April 30, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about terrorist recruiting, planting progress and Honor Flights. There's a terror-recruiting problem in Minnesota.There wasn't much done as far as planting progress in the past...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7 tips to battle pigweed
Weed is especially challenging to control because a single female plant will produce hundreds of thousands of seeds. A new community-based awareness initiative is informing growers about the risks of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Get ready for Dairy Margin Coverage program sign up
Web-based tool developed to help dairy producers evaluate various Dairy Margin Coverage program scenarios. A new web-based tool – developed in partnership with the University of Wisconsin – has been...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mulvaney says U.S. ready to walk if no China trade deal soon
President Trump's acting chief of staff says “you’ll know one way or the other in the next couple of weeks." by Saleha Mohsin and Andrew MayedaThe White House is ramping up pressure to reach a trade...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mulvaney talks NAFTA, USMCA
Keep NAFTA, withdraw from NAFTA, ratify USMCA all on table, Mick Mulvaney says at Milken Institute conference. by Justin Sink and Jenny LeonardWhite House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney raised...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Husker Harvest Days to add International Visitors Center
2019 Husker Harvest Days is Sept. 10-12 near Grand Island, Nebraska. Husker Harvest Days and Nebraska’s Gov. Pete Ricketts, Department of Economic Development and Department of Agriculture have joined...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EPA proposes management changes for glyphosate
Public will be able to comment once a notice is published in the Federal Register. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing management measures to help farmers target pesticide sprays on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Overproducing us out of business
Commentary: U.S. agriculture must transform so farmers can truly feed the world. By Alvaro GarciaThere seems to be a misconception nowadays in much of the public that for agriculture to be sustainable...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Raising awareness during Mental Health Month
A May 10 webinar will provide participants with resources on rural mental health. Rural mental health is a topic of concern for many across the U.S.—from farm organizations to lawmakers — given the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Delegation to South, Central America examines U.S. trade policy impacts
Policy missteps aid South American ag trade House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota and a bipartisan delegation of Members of Congress met last week with President Jair...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Farm Progress America, May 1, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the competitive situation for durum wheat, which is a key component for pasta. Max Armstrong offers news that the crop of durum wheat may be planted late and there may be fewer...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MORNING Midwest Digest, May 1, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flood advisories, wheat quality, ending a train run and tick season. There are flood advisories across the Midwest this morning.The annual Kansas Wheat Quality Tour is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Perdue: No more trade aid
USDA secretary says additional payments to farmers hurt by tariff dispute with China are not planned. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visited Iowa April 29 to talk to farmers and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Heckman named Bunge CEO
He has been acting CEO since January 2019. Gregory A. Heckman has been appointed Chief Executive Office of Bunge Limited.Heckman joined the Bunge board in October 2018 and has served as acting CEO...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Project uses drones to predict frost damage in orchards
Drones will ‘talk’ to robots to create an autonomous system to protect trees. Early warmups in March or April can feel good to most people, but it can also cause major problems in orchards, especially...
View Article