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EPA, USDA and FDA launch biotechnology website
The website is designed to streamline information about agricultural biotechnology products. In recognition of National Biotechnology Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S....
View ArticleGlobal food prices jump to five-year high
Swine shortages and rising vegetable-oil demand among the factors fueling higher food prices. By Megan DurisinGlobal food prices ended the year at the highest in half a decade, propelled by swine...
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Make careful choices when 'slow' isn’t possible
Another Voice: Safety always matters, but the crunch of time can be a constant issue. Perhaps I should apologize up front. For years, writing about agriculture, technology and management, I have...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 9, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about WWII remains found, a grain bin entrapment, a Jeopardy contest and saving a restaurant. Remains of a WWII veteran from Minnesota have been identified in France. He will be...
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What's your corn rootworm strategy?
Start by determining if your corn is at risk for the pest in the coming year. As you plan for another growing season you likely have a long checklist of things to consider. Proper and efficient...
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7 Ag stories you might have missed
From dairy to technology, we will catch you up on everything in agriculture from this week. It’s the first full week of 2020 and it’s been busy. Here are 7 ag stories you may have missed this...
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Farm Progress America, January 10, 2020
Max Armstrong gets some insight on interest rates and an opportunity for farmers. Max Armstrong talks interest rates, which remain at near historic lows which have helped keep the economy rolling...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about weekend weather, crop report anticipation, pediatric flu deaths and a napping business. There's a storm coming this weekend, that could include power outages, dangerous...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the annual cattle stock show in Denver, crop report numbers and a class ring found and returned after more than 40 years. The annual cattle stock show is happening in Denver,...
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Grain markets wobble on WASDE, crop production reports
Prices mixed following release of Friday’s data dump. As expected, USDA dialed in some grain production changes in its latest round of supply and demand data from its monthly World Agricultural Supply...
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This Week in Agribusiness, January 11, 2020
Max Armstrong and Steve Bridge take a deep dive on dairy in the market section and beyond and we continue to look ahead to the rest of 2020. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show...
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First impressions of big CES show
Slideshow: Farm Progress rounded up images of a range of interesting products from the big Las Vegas show, but this is just a start. It’s hard to quantify CES, which was once called the Consumer...
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Second China trade deal hinges on phase-one success, Kudlow says
Trump would like to start negotiation on phase two right away but might not finish until after the November election. By Max Reyes and Jonathan FerroOne of President Donald Trump’s top economic...
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Farm Progress America, January 13, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at a wide of agriculture trends through the eyes of one innovative cooperative leader Max Armstrong shares insights from Beth Ford, CEO, Land O Lakes, who offered insights on the...
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European trade commissioner looks to reset relations with Trump
Phil Hogan's visit to Washington this week comes as U.S. and China are expected to sign phase one trade deal. By Shawn DonnanPresident Donald Trump’s relationship with European leaders has often been...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 13, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about football wins, Spirit Aerosystems layoffs, USDA crop report numbers and a dog reunited with its family. The Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a win yesterday. And the Packers...
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CropX acquires CropMetrics
The acquisition adds more than 10 years of in-depth U.S. farm data to the CropX management platform. CropX, a global soil sensing and agricultural analytics company, recently announced the acquisition...
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Partnership aims to boost protein in animal feed
Green Plains and Novozymes join forces to use biological solutions to improve animal feed. Use of biologicals is rising in a number of areas in agriculture. In corn processing, the technology has been...
View Article4 criteria to judge Packers and Stockyards Act
Comment on criteria Agricultural Marketing Service will use until March 13, 2020. A new proposed rule specifying four criteria the Agricultural Marketing Service would consider when determining...
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U.S. farm tractor sales grow 3.6% in 2019
Association of Equipment Manufacturers data released for December, calendar year 2019. December marked an upward end to a year that saw overall growth in the tractor and combine space, according to...
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