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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the upcoming snowstorm impact, commodity prices and trade talks, and the celebration of life for an Iowa farm broadcaster. The weekend could bring a snowstorm to the Midwest,...
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Half of FSA offices will open for limited services
Offices will be open Jan. 17-18 and 22 during normal business hours. USDA has recalled about 2,500 Farm Service Agency employees to reopen offices during normal business hours on Thursday, Jan. 17;...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the USDA recalling 2,500 workers for a three-day window, and pays tribute to a longtime farm broadcaster from Iowa. The USDA is recalling workers while the shutdown continues...
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AFBF honors Hatch, Newpher, Comer and Woody the farm dog
Sen. Orrin Hatch receives Distinguished Service Award and Dick Newpher receives Founders Award. The American Farm Bureau Federation honored several people, groups and even a dog during their recent...
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Study finds link between pesticide exposure and sense of smell
Michigan State study examined more than 11,200 farmers over a 20-year period. A Michigan State University study shows an association between unusually high pesticide exposure and poor sense of smell...
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Giving pastures a head start
Frost seeding offers a way to get a jump on raising spring forage. There’s a new resource that Jerry Hall, director of research at Grassland Oregon, has started up. Called Cover Crop Corner, the idea...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 17, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight into a rising concern for the pork industry – African Swine Fever Max Armstrong shares a major concern for the pork industry – the rising incidence of African Swine Fever....
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Wheeler defends efforts to ease environmental regulations
President Trump's nominee to lead EPA grilled during confirmation hearing. by Jennifer A. DlouhyPresident Donald Trump’s nominee to head the EPA, Andrew Wheeler, defended his efforts to ease...
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Mongolia reports first African swine fever outbreak
Case discovered five months after outbreak started in China. by Siraphob Thanthong-KnightAsian pork producers need to redouble efforts to combat African swine fever after Mongolia reported its first...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 17, 2019
Max talks about a recent Chevy commercial, FSA offices opening, road prep for the upcoming storm, and a possible reward for Jayme Closs. Chevrolet is pulling their recent commercial from the air due...
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Culver’s giving 250 FFA members chance to attend NCBA Trade Show
Hey, FFA students — want to attend the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and Trade Show for free? Check out Culver’s latest offer to sponsor the registration fees for 250 FFA students in New Orleans! As...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about consumer buying of snow equipment, and the death of agritourism pioneer Herb Teichman. Consumers have been buying more snowblowers and more snowmobiles.Herb Teichman, a fruit...
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Group calls for radical change to world diets
Commission is a three-year project that reportedly brings together 37 experts from 16 countries. A study looking at whether the future world population can be fed within planetary boundaries has found...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Jan. 18, 2019
Trump speaks at AFBF, ag land values stay strong and the shutdown is impacting Florida citrus growers. Need a quick catch up on the ag news of the week? Here’s seven ag stories you might have...
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EAT-Lancet Commission recommendations create a fuss
American Feed Industry Association rep says report is "organized attack on animal agriculture." The EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health brings together more than 30 world-leading scientists...
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EDF, Tyson partner to meet consumer demand for sustainably grown food
First project aims to pilot and scale agriculture practices on 500,000 acres of corn to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve water quality and maximize farmer profitability. The Environmental...
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Colorado announces 2018 approved hemp seeds
A statewide test in 2018 has cleared six industrial hemp varieties. With the new farm bill in place, along with enhanced opportunities for raising hemp as a crop, Colorado growers may welcome the news...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 18, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a survey of consumers with surprising insight Max Armstrong shares the results of a recent survey by Cargill looking at consumer knowledge of food production. The survey in...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 18. 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a woman killed on an Indiana highway, younger farmers being part of a cause, not just an organization, and a different yield nine months from now. An 18-year-old woman was...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a different kind of term for an Iowa mayor, keeping younger farmers engaged and the Ronald McDonald House charity partnership with AFBF. The mayor of an Iowa city may be...
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