Farm Progress America, October 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks politics, and offers the example of ethanol and the RFS. Max Armstrong talks politics and agriculture. He shares insights on covering politics as part of his job. Max offers an...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Oct., 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a historic baseball inning, harvest and a snow storm, crop reports and stink bugs. The St. Louis Cardinals had a historic first inning yesterday.Farmers across the plains and...
View Article8 points from dairy survey
Survey finds majority of adults prefer dairy milk Americans prefer dairy milk over “other” beverages, according to a Morning Consult national tracking poll of 2,200 Americans.Here are eight findings...
View Article10 places U.S. dairy exports could flourish
Tom Vilsack, CEO of the Dairy Export Council, said U.S. cheese is in high demand in certain countries. With the average dairy cow producing 23,000 pounds of milk — in 1950, the average cow produced...
View ArticleDry spells impact soybean pod fill
Soybean Watch: The season that started wet ended on a dry note in many areas. As yield results trickle in for soybean fields that were planted on time or to early-season varieties, the yield range is...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 11, 2019
U.S., Chinese negotiators meet in Washington, Roundup trial postponed and Land O'Lakes CEO featured on 60 Minutes Missed some ag news this week? Here are 7 stories to catch you up.1. Land O’Lakes CEO...
View ArticleHistoric orchard reopens under new ownership
Northern Indiana welcomes another agritourism attraction. By Stan Maddux Agritourism is breathing new life into Williams Orchard, founded by a northwest Indiana veteran of the Civil War. Just...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, October 11, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at a powerful force impacting environmental rules – the consumer. Max Armstrong shares that farmers often think environmental rules come from government, but a CoBank study...
View ArticleNational Farmer's Day 2019: Our favorite farmers
On a day to celebrate farmers young and old, past and present, we share some of our favorites. While we appreciate and support farmers each and every day of the year, Oct. 12 is a day to celebrate...
View ArticleWill Trump make a deal with Liu He today?
All eyes on Oval Office as trade talks resume By Brendan MurrayChinese Vice Premier Liu He looks within reach of securing a short-term win for Beijing in getting the U.S. to agree to ease up on...
View ArticleU.S.-China trade deal?
Trump expected to make announcement Friday afternoon Investor’s Business Daily is reporting that President Trump will announce a China trade deal later this afternoon.Trump and Chinese Vice Premier...
View ArticleU.S., China reach 'phase one' trade deal
China agrees to purchase more U.S. ag products; U.S. delays Oct. 15 tariff By Jenny Leonard, Saleha Mohsin, Josh Wingrove and Shawn DonnanThe U.S. and China agreed on the outlines of a partial trade...
View ArticleFarmers taking snow in stride?
Twitter offers a snapshot into harvest progress (or lack thereof) It’s harvest time! Or is it?A round of snow and freezing weather has been raking across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest,...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, Oct. 12, 2019
Join us this week as we talk about crop challenges, old combines and new tractors, and more. Part 1Weather is on everyone’s mind, and Greg Soulje is in early with a forecast peek.Orion visited with...
View ArticleSteve Censky to speak at Global Ethanol Summit
Deputy Agriculture Secretary will focus on delivering U.S. ethanol potential through collaboration and trade Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky will speak at the Global Ethanol Summit in...
View ArticlePurdue crop research helps move digital ag forward
Concepts learned through innovative initiatives broaden the horizon for agriculture. A unique structure rose from the prairie at Purdue University’s Agronomy Center for Research and Education four...
View Article7 points from rural broadband study
60% of farmers say they don’t have enough connectivity to run their business A recent study funded by the United Soybean Board finds 60% of farmers say they don’t have enough connectivity to run their...
View ArticleU.S. Grains Council works to build markets in Mexico
Council focuses on marketing dried distiller's grain with solubles The U.S. Grains Council is helping build markets through demonstration trials for U.S. dried distiller’s grains with solubles, known...
View ArticleRobot tractor system gains a planter
Dot Technology Corp. shows SeedMaster row crop planter; what does that mean for the future? Autonomous machinery is gaining more attention as the prototypes get better and companies move forward with...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, October 14, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some interesting facts about a fast-growing ag business - ethanol Max Armstrong digs into the growing market for ethanol including an expanding export market for the fuel that...
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