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Traders go digital in new joint venture
Cargill, ADM to form GrainBridge, and farmers want to know more about what it means. by Mario ParkerFacing competition from hi-tech startups, two of the world’s biggest trading houses are seeking U.S....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 27, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about a dad flying with his flight attendant daughter, impact of African swine flu on hog prices and donating toys to hospitals. An Ohio man shared his flying story about a man who...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 27, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about post-Christmas grain markets and an option for donating duplicate or other toys after the holiday season. Post-Christmas grain markets have been in a light volume, but not...
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Carving into the seed market
AgReliant is a global partnership seeing new opportunity in the U.S. When Mark Herrmann talks about seed market share, some farmers may be surprised to hear his company’s position. “If you look at the...
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Secretary Sonny reflects on year at USDA
SNAP reform, hurricane response and trade assistance among highlights of 2018. It’s the time of year for reflection and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reflected on the 2018 accomplishments at...
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Plan ahead to maximize space in your show trailer
Iowa Limousin breeder offers tips for packing your livestock trailer for cattle shows. It takes pre-planning, time and organization to efficiently and effectively pack your show trailer.“It takes as...
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Maverick farmer focuses on profits, not yields
Lucas Criswell isn’t afraid to try new things on his farm, even if it roils the ‘experts’. Lucas Criswell is the kind of farmer who learns by doing. So, don’t tell him that he can’t plant corn into...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 28, 2018
Max Armstrong offers insight on a recent bipartisan move by Congress – the new farm bill Max Armstrong shared that the signing of the 2018 Farm Bill was a good example of bipartisanship in Congress....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 28, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about road closures from the blizzard, increasing minimum wages, a new state ag director, paying back taxes and the death of Richard Overton. Interstate 80 in Nebraska is open...
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Nestle plans vegan push with no-meat burger
As consumers swap meat for leafy greens, Nestle wants to turn the trend in plant-based eating into a billion-dollar business.by Corinne GretlerHold the ground chuck: Nestle SA sees the future in a...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Dec. 28, 2018
Robots in agriculture, hemp in farm bill and weed resistance to herbicide among news of the week. Need a quick catch-up on the news? Here are seven agricultural stories you might have missed this...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 28, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about a man charged with murder, traders in the dark, an evergreen virus and security fatigue. Authorties in Michigan are holding a 20-year-old man for murder charges.Traders have...
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This Week in Agribusiness – Dec. 29, 2018
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong wrap up 2018 with a look back; and a conversation with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full...
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Higher milk prices expected in 2019
Dairy Outlook: USDA says milk prices could reach the high 16s or low 17s by the fourth quarter of 2019. The December Class III milk price averaged $13.85, which put the average milk price for 2018 at...
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Nominate a professional for Borlaug CAST Communication Award
Nominations accepted through Feb. 4, 2019, for award that carries on legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug. Nominations for the 2019 Borlaug CAST Communication Award will be accepted through Feb. 4, 2019. The...
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USDA AMS reflects on 2018 accomplishments
Merger, expanding market access and purchasing commodities among highlights of 2018. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service released an overview of the agency’s accomplishments in 2018 on Dec....
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Cargill to sell malt business to Boortmalt
The transaction involves 15 facilities across four continents. Cargill intends to sell its malt business to Axéréal’s malt subsidiary, Boortmalt. The transaction involves the global malt business,...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 31, 2018
Max Armstrong looks at one area where the partial government shutdown is impacting agriculture Max Armstrong shares insight on how the commodity markets are being impacted by the partial government...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 31, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about a death by lion, NFL wins, the Brazilian soybean crop and health rankings by state. A woman was killed by a lion at a game park in North Carolina. She was from Indiana. A big...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 31, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about a no-travel warning, government shutdown impact on farmers, no CME trading and American flags at full staff. There's a no-travel warning for the stretch of Interstate 29...
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