Farm Progress America, October 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about dairy export opportunities with insight from a former Secretary of Agriculture Max Armstrong talks about the World Dairy Expo, which will host former Secretary of Agriculture...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flood damage in Missouri, a boost for renewable fuels, a defamation lawsuit and weather extremes in the heartland. A railroad bridge in Missouri was destroyed from a flooded...
View ArticleBrazilian soybean growers face dilemma
Should they plant more because of U.S.-China trade war or less because of African swine fever? By Tatiana FreitasBrazilian soybean growers are on the horns of a dilemma.On one hand, they have good...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a record-wet year for Minnesota, and drought in other states, as well as stopping usage of a feed additive. Minnesota has had a record wet year, so far, while other states...
View ArticleCollaborations promote sustainability, yield guarantee
Growers Edge partners with two firms to offer innovations for farms in new ways. Face it, farming is changing. The forces at work on your operation aren’t just the usual grain price squeeze; the...
View ArticleTomato production is big business in Indiana
Slideshow: Family-owned company carved out a valuable niche in ag production. You probably learned this fact in school if you took an ag class in Indiana. Indiana ranks second only to California in...
View ArticleWho says Friday the 13th superstition isn’t real?
Front Porch: Too many black cats on the 12th, troubles on the 13th. All summer I watched two litters of wild barn kittens get bigger and bigger. There were two black-and-white kittens and three...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, October 4, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight into how long it takes to bring a new fruit, or vegetable, to market Max Armstrong got a surprise recently about how long it takes to bring a new vegetable to market. He...
View ArticleTrump administration expected to release details of biofuel plan
EPA expected to boost annual biofuel-blending quotas to compensate for Small Refinery Waivers By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Mario Parker and Jennifer JacobsThe Trump administration on Friday will announce...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about fall flavors, October weather, an amusement park merger and Lincoln Aviator problems. Pumpkin spice is once again all the rage, but McDonald's is offer a different flavor for...
View ArticleTrump scores with biofuel supporters
Administration announces plan to put 'RFS back on track' Biofuel proponents are praising the Trump administration’s plan to boost renewable fuels.“We’re very grateful the President listened to our...
View ArticleBiofuels deal promises minimum 15b RFS mandate
Rule-making expected out next week will solicit comments on how to account for lost ethanol blended volumes. After several years of lower-than-mandated levels being blended under the Renewable Fuel...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about October weather and shares interesting facts about the Corn Palace. There's more rain on tap for states in the Midwest. But what will happen the rest of the month?There are...
View ArticleFFA leader goes back to basics of soil conservation
FFA Corner: Interactive display about cover crops and more is the brainchild of Taylor Roy, a state FFA officer. One reason visitors flock to the Indiana FFA Pavilion each year at the Indiana State...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, October 5, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson talk about World Dairy Expo and a lot of rain when farmers don’t really need it. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max...
View ArticleAnother blow hits U.S. ethanol
Brazilian move restricts imports of U.S. ethanol By Fabiana BatistaBrazil and the U.S. have been hammering out a deal for ethanol trade between the nations for months, and the latest twist in the saga...
View ArticleLatest Roundup trial postponed
Postponement is positive sign for settlement talks By Craig GiammonaThe last scheduled trial of the year over Bayer AG’s Roundup herbicide has been postponed at the request of both parties, indicating...
View Article$152 million invested to improve rural broadband
Money will go to 19 projects in 14 states USDA is investing $152 million in 19 projects to provide or improve rural broadband service in 14 states.USDA is investing in projects in rural communities in...
View ArticleOpening new marketing opportunities
Gene-editing startup Calyxt has enhanced the soybean, and it looks toward wheat and potatoes next. One block from a Walmart and two new hotels in Roseville, Minn., sits the 1-year-old headquarters of...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, October 7, 2019
Max Armstrong takes a look at an interesting area of farming - agritoursim. Max Armstrong shares some insight on agritourism, the crossroads of ag and tourism. Max talks about the approach by some...
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