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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 14, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about weekend snow, crop reports, delayed or diverted flights and stink bugs. Parts of North Dakota had more than two feet of snow over the weekend.Colombus Day will delay crop...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 14, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about criminals, congress, and a title change for the Michigan U.P. There were some "older" criminals in the Chicago area at work this weekend.Members of Congress will be back to...
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Learn to identify signs of nutrient deficiency
Corn Illustrated: Some symptoms of nutrient deficiency may show up late in the season. If you want to grow as many bushels of corn per acre as possible, a good place to start is looking for symptoms...
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Beef checkoff launches BQA campaign
Campaign aimed at educating consumers about beef production The Beef Quality Assurance program sets standards across the beef industry, leading to safe, high-quality beef.Consumers will soon learn...
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Total farm tractor sales up 18.7% in September 2019
Year-to-date, total tractor sales are up nearly 5% September was a fairly solid month overall for retail sales of tractors and combines in the United States and Canada, according to the latest data...
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$400 billion of food wasted before delivered
Reducing the world’s food losses and waste is a challenge By Agnieszka de SousaThe world loses about $400 billion of food before it even gets delivered to stores, according to the United Nations.Some...
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Farm Progress America, October 15, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some key ag-related issues Congress will be discussing this week in Washington Max Armstrong offers some issues for ag policy that Congress will take up besides continued...
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China wants tariff reduction before making ag purchases
Washington and Beijing remain far apart, even after announcing deal last week By Bloomberg NewsChina will struggle to buy $50 billion of U.S. farm goods annually unless it removes retaliatory tariffs...
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Study shows pig farmers improving their environmental footprint
The study found that North Carolina pig farmers have significantly increased feed efficiency over the past 17 years. A new environmental study has found that pig farms are generating less manure...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 15, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a gun control survey, the democrat debate, trade worry impact on the grain trade and a television rescan this week. There's a new gun control survey out.A small college in...
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Ag Secretary talks trade and disaster payments
In comments during Sunbelt Ag Expo, Sec. Perdue shares thoughts on USMCA, ChinaWhen it comes to trade, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue knows the big driver: “We’re so productive that we grow...
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EPA seeks comment on new RFS proposal
Biofuel proponents not pleased with EPA's proposal The EPA is seeking additional comment on the proposed rule to establish the cellulosic biofuel, advanced biofuel and total renewable fuel volumes for...
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Hoosier chosen to attend Bayer Youth Ag Summit
A Purdue senior will share his ideas for feeding the world responsibly with other young leaders at a global summit. Brazil is a long way from his family farm near Reynolds, Ind. Yet Zebediah Davis is...
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2019 hemp harvest underway
Michigan growers harvest first legal hemp crop, Vermont farm allows visitors to pick-their-own Thinking about growing hemp next year? Here’s the latest news on the crop that’s become increasingly...
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Farm Progress America, October 16, 2019
Max Armstrong shares growing concerns expressed regarding the way the U.S. meat packing industry performs Max Armstrong looks at the meat packing industry, which is always under scrutiny. But a fire...
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5 highlights from Global Ethanol Summit
Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Censky addressed the conference More than 400 people from 60 countries attended the first Global Ethanol Summit held in Washington, D.C., this week.Attendees...
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EPA accepting comments on paraquat
Paraquat is widely used for weed and grass control The EPA is seeking public comment on draft human health and ecological risk assessments for paraquat, a herbicide used in agricultural and commercial...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct.16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the corn and soybean harvest progress, the annual RAGBRAI ride and Bill Gaither. The corn and soybean harvest is falling farther behind normal. The annual RAGBRAI ride won't...
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World Food Day aims to raise awareness
ADM Cares announces $1 million contribution to LEAF World Food Day, Oct. 16, 2019, is designed to promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and the need to ensure healthy...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about China's pork and sorghum purchases and cheese curds. Just how much pork and sorghum has China purchased from the U.S.?Yesterday was National Cheese Curd Day.
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