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HydroSide wins Ag Innovation Challenge
The company that produces hydroelectric irrigation technologies receives $30K in prize money. The 2020 Farm Bureau Entrepreneur of the Year is HydroSide Systems LLC, which won the sixth annual Farm...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 22, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about ransomware attacks, the passing of an ag advocate, soldiers deploying to the Middle East and an early onset of pothole season. An increase in ransomware attacks can be...
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ASA celebrates 100 years
American Soybean Association forerunner National Soybean Growers' Association formed Sept. 3, 1920, in Camden, Indiana. America Soybean Association is celebrating its “First Soy Century” as it...
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Investing in new propane equipment?
PERC offers up to $5,000 off of qualifying propane-powered equipment through incentive program. An agronomic heat treatment systems equipment category has been added to the Propane Education &...
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Northwest cherry growers get good news
California updates import rules, which will prevent losses to the industry. State-to-state transport of fruits and vegetables is a major business across the country. However, that can be challenged if...
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Farm Progress America, January 23, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insights on consumer buying trends from a new report Max Armstrong shares a look at consumer buying habits. He looks at a new report on the rise of fresh foods and organics, but...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a basketball game suspension, eyes on the wheat market, legislation in the region and more. A Kansas State University basketball player received a suspension for a post-game...
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How long will trade deal euphoria last?
The fortunes of global agricultural companies will be shaped by China’s response to trade deal with U.S. By Alfred Cang, Javier Blas and Isis AlmeidaDonald Trump’s trade truce with Beijing included a...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about property taxes, a plan to help Wisconsin's dairy farmers and emotional support animals on airplanes. The Midwest has some of the highest property tax rates in...
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Trump's EPA defines WOTUS
The revised definition identifies four categories of waters that are federally regulated under the Clean Water Act. The Environmental Protection Agency has defined the Waters of the United States rule...
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Why's it all so hard?
Hard talks, big decisions, bigger stress. Here's what we learned about our mental health in 2019. Somewhere around Memorial Day last year, my husband and I started having conversations we’d never had...
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Marketing webinars, dicamba reminders from Colorado
State will begin offering an ag marketing program in February, while the state ag department issues a reminder for producers raising soybeans. Raising crops and livestock can be challenging, but many...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Jan. 24, 2020
New WOTUS rule, fewer winter wheat acres and what does changing climate mean for crop production. Missed some news this week? Here's seven agricultural stories to catch you up.1. The U.S....
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Apply to participate in trade mission
Applications due Feb. 6 if interested in participating in trade mission to the Philippines. USDA is hosting an agribusiness trade mission to Manila April 20-23. Individuals interested in participating...
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Startup Collaborator participants announced
The Startup Collaborator provides flexibility for Deere and startups to test innovative technologies with customers and dealers. The companies that will be part of the Deere & Company 2020 cohort...
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Farm Progress America, January 24, 2020
Max Armstrong digs into a new report looking at high-speed web access in the country Max Armstrong shares insight on a new survey from the United Soybean Board that looked the choices farmers have for...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 24, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about meeting season, tax revenues a machine shed golf tournament and more. Meeting season is in full swing.In Fargo, N.D., a nursing home caught fire.Indiana...
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Trump's next target: WTO
Trump has campaigned for WTO reform since 2016 and has described the 25-year-old organization as the “worst trade deal ever.” By Bryce BaschukThe World Trade Organization’s top official received an...
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Celebrating farm dogs
11-year-old Australian shepherd Flint is 2020 American Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year. Flint, an Australian shepherd owned by Utah Farm Bureau members Rhett and Beth Crandall is the 2020 Farm Bureau...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Jan. 25, 2020
This week we cover trade, planting expectations, planter tech mental health and more. Also, meet the Farm Dog of the Year. Part 1Max attended the American Farm Bureau Federation convention, where they...
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