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18 poultry processors targeted in lawsuit
Lawsuit alleges poultry processors conspire against immigrant workforce By Deena Shanker and Polly MosendzCompanies producing more than 90% of America’s chicken have conspired to depress wages for a...
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Ag Economy Barometer falls 29 points
Decline follows two months of sharp increases in the measure of producer sentiment By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierThe Ag Economy Barometer fell 29 points to 124 in August, after rising sharply...
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Farm Progress America, September 4, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight into the role of the National Guard Max Armstrong shares that National Guard is there in times of need, and you’ll also get a chance to see a special display at the 2019...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about gun bans, farmers bracing for another hurricane and military honors for a deceased serviceman. Kroger is the latest retailer to ban guns inside its stores.East Coast farmers...
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FFA display introduces people to container farming
FFA Corner: Caitlyn Lewis gives insight into growing crops indoors to Indiana State Fair visitors. If you visit the FFA Pavilion at the Indiana State Fair every year, you will notice that many of the...
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Climate change impacting livestock producers
Producers suffering from increased droughts, floods and storms By Emily Chasan and Gerson Freitas Jr.The meat and dairy industry is increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, but they’re...
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Technology doesn’t solve all farm labor problems
Consider the advancements in manure handling; yet livestock farms still struggle to keep good employees. If you believe Wikipedia, the first mechanical manure spreader was developed by Joseph Kemp of...
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Creating an environment for creativity
John Deere launches space for its Intelligent Solutions Group that has a “web startup” feel. Agriculture is a disrupted market. The new forces in play for farmers and the companies that serve them are...
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Managing most severe form of pinkeye can be difficult
Experts say prevention is the best method to protect your beef herd against pinkeye. Pinkeye is one of the most common diseases of beef cattle, but a more potent strain has popped up in Pennsylvania...
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PLC, ARC enrollment now open for 2019 election
Producers waiting until Oct. 7, 2019, to enroll can enroll for both 2019 and 2020 crop years Producers interested in enrolling in the Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage programs for the...
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USDA updates Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition pleased with changes to the crop insurance programUSDA’s Risk Management Agency has made several updates to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection policy for the...
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Governors call on Trump to support ethanol, biodiesel
Trump administration continues to deal with backlash after granting Small Refinery Exemptions The governors of Minnesota and South Dakota are calling on the Trump administration to do more to support...
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Farm Progress America, September 5, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some insight on a crop that’s getting plenty of attention - hemp Max Armstrong talks hemp and offers information from the National Hemp Association and the challenge of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a Facebook snafu, a retiring congressman, federal ruling on beer packaging and more. Facebook might have inadvertently exposed millions of phone numbers.A long-time Wisconsin...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about rear-seat reminder systems, farmers preparing for Hurricane Dorian and plow demonstrations. Automakers are commited to making rear-seat reminder systems standard...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Sept. 6, 2019
Chicken processors sued, time to sign up for ARC, PLC and land prices firm in Nebraska Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.1. The Market Facilitation...
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Hemp growers talk harvest, drying options
Hundreds of people attended a recent hemp field day Cedar Meadow Farm in Holtwood, Pa. For the more than 300 registered hemp growers in Pennsylvania, along with hemp growers in other states, harvest...
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DFA recruits startups for 2020 Accelerator
DFA is seeking early stage food product companies that are dairy-focused or dairy-based Dairy Farmers of America is recruiting startups for its 2020 Accelerator program, which helps mentor and grow...
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Public comment sought on water quality improvements
EPA proposes changes to water quality trading policy EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced several new policy proposals at the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council meeting.“EPA is proposing updates...
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FPS19 in pictures
Slideshow: Take a look around the 2019 Farm Progress Show, where it truly was the “year of the tractor.” The Farm Progress Show wrapped up its 2019 run last week in Decatur, Ill., with some of the...
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