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This Week in Agribusiness – Jan. 19, 2019
Max Armstrong and Mike Adams share reports from American Farm Bureau, and a look at a foundation that supports rodeo athletes. Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full...
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Wills vs. trusts: Which is best?
It’s hard to build the right tool for the job if you don’t know what you’re building. By Michael A. DolanWhich is better, a will or a living trust? This complex question is often debated, and it can...
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Colorado names new ag director
Kate Greenberg becomes the new Colorado commissioner of agriculture. Colorado’s new governor, Jared Polis, has named Kate Greenberg as the state’s new commissioner of agriculture. Greenberg will take...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 21, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at how China trade changes have impacted the market of dried distillers grains Max Armstrong shares insight in the decline in ethanol output impacted by the changing trade with...
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2018 farm bill: thoughts, webinars, and key provisions
Farm bill provides some certainty to ag community The importance of the 2018 farm bill or the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 reflects today’s challenging and uncertain domestic and global...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 22, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some avocado history Max Armstrong offers some perspective on a promotion of avocados and the Super Bowl. The idea started in the late 1990s with the “guacamole bowl” which has...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about TSA lines and wait times, the National Western Stock Show, a mall shooting and a plane crash in Ohio. Ten percent of TSA employees are calling in sick, and some airports are...
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Will Trump appease U.S. biodiesel producers or his Argentine buddy?
Trump administration shocks U.S. biodiesel industry by announcing review of tariffs on Argentine soybean products. by Mario Parker and Jonathan GilbertThe Trump administration’s decision in April to...
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Evaluating your farm building infrastructure
Winter is a good time to take stock of your farm buildings and develop some priorities for the new year Winter is a time when most farmers finalize their seed selections and crop management plans for...
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Soil Health Institute selects seven scientists
The project will assess 31 indicators of soil health, partnering with teams across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The Soil Health Institute has selected six project scientists and a...
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Secretary of Agriculture announces all FSA offices to reopen
Sonny Perdue talks with Max Armstrong about the partial reopening of the offices for the coming weeks Beginning Jan. 24, all FSA offices will open and offer a longer list of services. USDA has...
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Trade, refugees discussed at World Economic Forum
Cargill CEO talks about trade war impacts, IMF explores bright spots in global economy and New Zealand leader talks about new kind of leadership. The World Economic Forum brings together political,...
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Bunge hires former ConAgra boss
Gregory Heckman was named as acting CEO to replace Soren Schroder. by Mario Parker and Javier BlasBunge Ltd. appointed the former head of a rival agricultural trading house as chief executive officer...
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Apply for Growmark Foundation scholarship by April 12, 2019
Scholarships are for students in the United States and Ontario, Canada, for students pursuing two or four-year degrees or trade school certification. The Growmark Foundation is offering a $1,500...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the advancement in sensor use in animal agriculture Max Armstrong shares how the technology of installing a security system has changed over time. The key is a change in sensors...
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Taking ag tech to a wider audience
A trip to Las Vegas was an eye opener both for the tech seen, and the audience’s ag knowledge The display was a standout. The largest single piece of equipment graced the south hall of the Las Vegas...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about home building and interest rates, the reopening of FSA offices and a shortage of candy conversation hearts. A home-building boom isn't happening in many areas as interest...
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China may buy up to 7 million tons of U.S. wheat
The proposed purchases come as Chinese officials negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. by Bloomberg NewsChinese officials are considering purchasing as much as 7 million tons of U.S. wheat depending on...
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Shutdown harkens back to the old days for grain traders
In the absence of government crop reports, Big 4 traders tap their networks to navigate markets. by Isis Almeida and Mario ParkerFor the world’s largest agricultural-commodity traders, the...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about regulating "fake meat" at state levels, as well as poor road conditions and crashes and being prepared for winter driving. Washington regulatory agencies aren't the only ones...
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