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Lessons learned from 2019 hemp harvest
Slideshow: Illinois and Indiana farmers say it was a challenging year to start growing hemp, but they learned valuable lessons for next year. 2019 was a difficult year for anyone growing a crop...
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ADM reports operating profit of $758 million
Earnings per share in third quarter 2019 down from third quarter 2018 Archer Daniels Midland Company reported financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2019, on Oct. 31.“We delivered solid...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Nov. 1, 2019
NIFA, ERS will be located in Missouri, U.S.-China trade deal in limbo and USDA releases hemp regulations Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven stories you might have missed.1. Chinese...
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New tech identifies biologicals
BioConsortia approaches biological crop protection discovery in new ways, and it now has several new products with the EPA for registration. The promise of biologicals for crop protection and plant...
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Net sales decline 2% in Corteva's third quarter
Volumes increased 3% in same period year earlier Corteva, Inc. reported financial results on Oct. 31, 2019, for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2019, and provided guidance for the full year.For the...
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Farm Progress America, November 1, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the hot crop for 2019 – hemp – and some key market factors Max Armstrong offers some insight into what Max saw about this year’s hemp production based on what he saw on his...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 1, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about an impeachment vote, ADM profits, 3.2% beer and some unwanted guests in an Airbnb. The impeachment vote was drawn down party lines in the House yesterday.Archer Daniels...
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Tech company picks up robot tractor biz
On the heels of the Dot Technology investment, Raven announces purchase of Iowa-based Smart Ag to build its autonomy portfolio The startup business involves a lot of innovation and money. Just after...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 1, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the history of 3.2% beer. As another state gives up 3.2% beer, and with only one state in the U.S. left selling it, Max shares a history of the low-percentage beverage.
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Get tillage and fieldwork done quickly with these products
What’s New From the Shows: These tools and products didn’t exist in Grandpa’s day. By Farm Progress staffMany farmers across the country know they have a problem in many fields —or parts of fields —...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Nov. 2, 2019
Market outlooks, new equipment, cattle nutrition and more are covered this week. Part 1Mike Pearson shares the desk with Max this week.Greg Soulje is in early for a quick peek at the weather...
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Explore federal career through Pathways Program
Application period continues through Nov. 15 As part of the Federal Pathways Program, the OneUSDA Internship Program will provide students a way to explore serving their country through a career in...
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Youth Ag Summit underway in Brazil
Summit brings together 100 young leaders from around the globe The biennial Youth Ag Summit aims to give the next generation of agricultural change-makers a platform and provide them with the skills...
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Weather challenges of 2019 complicate decisions for 2020
Floodwaters likely helped spread resistant weed seeds to brand new areas. It would be hard to find a farmer who isn’t relieved to be leaving the weather challenges of 2019 behind and looking toward a...
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Farm Progress America, November 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks biosecurity for the U.S. pork industry as experts turn to vectors for African Swine Fever Max Armstrong shares insight about one vector for African Swine Fever – feed. At a meeting...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about election day, investment portfolios, John Deere's CEO, an execution and old McDonlad's toys making a brief comeback. It's election day for many people today. Have you checked...
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DataConnect brings brands together
Farmers operating machinery from different manufacturers will soon be able to securely exchange and view machine data Farmers operating machinery from different manufacturers will soon be able to...
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Equipment company takes position in track business
CNH Industrial buys ATI Track Sytems and will add the tracks to combines later in 2020 Reducing compaction and getting more field time for equipment even in adverse conditions has been a growing...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a salmonella outbreak, harvest progress, a farm accident and a close call. A salmonella outbreak continues to be investigated. This one is linked to ground beef.The corn crop...
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China wants tariff rollback before signing partial trade deal
Negotiators asked Trump administration to eliminate tariffs on about $110 billion in goods and lower the 25% tariff rate By Bloomberg NewsChina is seeking the roll back of U.S. tariffs on as much as...
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