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Editors tap favorite products from Farm Progress Show
Slideshow: Four Farm Progress editors highlight new, innovative products. By Farm Progress staffAgricultural companies continue to churn out new products at an amazing rate. At the 2019 Farm Progress...
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New choice for combating SDS enters market
Syngenta receives registration for Saltro seed treatment to fight sudden death syndrome in soybeans. The buzz in the Syngenta display at farm shows this fall centered around Saltro, a new seed...
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Harvest more than crops with your combine
Harvesting data and figuring out how to use it may take you to the next level of management. A participant at Purdue University’s recent digital roundtable asked a question during a break that no one...
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SwineTech, BinSentry win innovation award
Startups win Thrive Midwest Challenge and opportunity to present at Forbes’ Under 30 Summit Iowa-based startup SwineTech and Canadian-based startup BinSentry are winners of the Thrive Midwest...
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Farm Progress America, September 23, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at insights on agriculture from the Beige Book from the Federal Reserve Max Armstrong offers some insight on the latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve, which looks at several...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the autumnal equinox, a vaping death, pork imports in China and a motorcade on Mackinac island. Fall has officially arrived.A St. Louis man has died from vaping.China's pork...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about winning sports teams, farm income and off-farm income projections and holiday travel shopping. It was a good weekend for sports teams in Kansas and Wisconsin.Farm income is...
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Gray leaf spot still disease to watch in 2019
Corn Illustrated: Some tar spot and southern rust were reported, but gray leaf spot was more prevalent. Tar spot received lots of headlines leading up to 2019, and rightfully so. The disease is...
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Kansas State University opens lab for testing hemp
Levels of delta9-HTC and CBD important for growers to know to legally market crop. Researchers at Kansas State University's Olathe campus are helping Kansas hemp growers clear the smoke when it comes...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality jumps two points higher
Soybean quality steady for the week ending September 22 Analysts had expected USDA to hold steady its corn and soybean quality ratings in its most recent crop progress report, out Monday afternoon....
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Farm Progress America, September 24, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at tractor travel and work on a new land speed record Max Armstrong talks speed matters as farmers work to cover more ground as more tractors go faster to help producers get from...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about USDA moves, corn harvest, an alligator in Illinois and a cattle herd at a local brewery. The USDA is moving some workers to Kansas City, but not sure which state yet.The corn...
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China grants waivers to buy U.S. soybeans
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He is planning for talks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in early October By Brendan MurrayChina’s latest gesture of goodwill in its trade war with the U.S....
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Crop nutrient startup announces major expansion
Anuvia, which turns ag waste into fertilizer, to expand production using a Mosaic facility in Plant City, Fla. In agriculture, startup companies are appearing almost daily. A few years ago, Anuvia...
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$144 million invested in rural water infrastructure in 25 states
USDA investing in 45 projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program USDA is investing $144 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 25 states.“Modern and reliable water...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the USDA office move, corn harvest and animals in unusual places. Will the USDA be moving to Kansas City, KS, or Kansas City, MO?Corn harvest has started, albeit behind...
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China may import more soybean meal from Brazil
Opening the door to Brazilian meal would follow a similar arrangement with Argentina By Bloomberg NewsChina is considering allowing imports of Brazilian soybean meal as the top pork-consuming nation...
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Farm Progress America, September 25, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight on an update to the ag-focused Chapter 12 bankruptcy provision Max Armstrong shares insight on the new Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy code that was aimed at helping farmers...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about animal abuse charges, cattle scams and a beard and mustache competition. A Missouri couple had been running an animal rescue in two states and face multiple charges after...
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Trade war more politics than economics
First in a three-part series: Trade war repercussions As farmers across the country harvest 2019 crops, they pray that yields will be enough above average to offset commodity markets that languish...
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