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Colorado news: Farm bill elections, new bee club
Colorado corn growers may want to think ARC-IC for 2020; and a group of beekeepers is work to form a new group in the state. March can be a busy time in any state and Extension folks are hard at work....
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Perdue announces moves to support biofuels
USDA to replace conventional vehicles with alternative fuel vehicles, spend $100 million on biofuel infrastructure USDA made two moves to support biofuels last week. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue...
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Farm Progress America, March 3, 2020
Max Armstrong shares some good news in the consumption of dairy products Max Armstrong looks at some good news from the dairy case for milk producers. For example, McDonald's has announced a new...
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NFU members elect new leader
West Virginia native Rob Larew will lead National Farmers Union Rob Larew has been elected to succeed Roger Johnson as president of National Farmers Union. Patty Edelburg, a Wisconsin dairy farmer,...
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Will Trump appeal waiver decision?
Oil-state senators push Trump administration to defend use of RFS waivers. By Jennifer A. DlouhyThe oil industry and its Capitol Hill allies are pressing the Trump administration to defend its...
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Farmer-engineers take on hemp harvest
The FarmMax Interceptor helps separate the hemp plant into three parts: flower, seed and stem. For Ty and Jay Stukenholtz, hemp harvesting isn't their first rodeo. The brothers, farmers and engineers...
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John May to succeed Samuel Allen at Deere
May became Deere's tenth CEO in November 2019; joined board of directors in August 2019. On May 1, Deere & Company will have a leadership transition as John C. May succeeds Samuel R. Allen as...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 3, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about severe weather, preparing for coronavirus, interest rates and preventing rural highway fatalities. It's severe weather awareness week in several states in the Midwest.The...
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Ag Economy Barometer hits all-time high
An improvement in producer’s perceptions of current conditions fueled increase in barometer. By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierThe Ag Economy Barometer reached a new all-time high in February,...
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USDA broadband investments target Western rural areas
Farms and rural homes in three states will be getting faster internet with news of key investments from the ag agency. As farming advances, there’s a rising need for better connectivity on the farm....
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Farm Progress America, March 4, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at the 2020 Conservation Legacy Award Winners Max Armstrong shares news of the 2020 Conservation Legacy Award winners announced at Commodity Classic. Max offers information...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about tornado damage in Nashville and a Krispy Kreme delivery man. Some polling places in Nashville were open until 10 after the tornado.As many as 30 barges were torn away from...
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Vietnam commits to buying Nebraska farm products
The $3 billion purchase is attempt to address Trump administration complaints about trade surplus. By Nguyen Dieu Tu UyenVietnam, looking to allay the Trump administration’s wrath over its soaring...
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Harl, Sjodin receive top NFU award
118th Anniversary Convention is opportunity to celebrate agriculture and family farmers. More than 500 National Farmers Union members gathered in Savannah, Georgia, for their 118th Anniversary...
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$900 million invested in rural electric infrastructure
USDA providing money to build and improve 2,743 miles of transmission line. USDA is investing $900 million to build, preserve or improve rural electric infrastructure across 16 states. Deputy...
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Perdue: Chance of more trade aid is 'less than 10%'
Weak prices have stoked calls for a third round of trade assistance for farmers. By Mike DorningU.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue sees a “less than 10%” chance that U.S. farmers will get another...
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Trump signs legislation to hire ag inspectors
The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019 authorizes hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists a year until the workforce shortage is filled. The Protecting America’s Food &...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Tennessee tornado, coronavirus impact on retail, the state of the rural economy and smoke detectors. The death toll continues to rise for the Tennessee tornado. There are...
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Building out a utility line, filling a niche
New Holland expands its Workmaster line and extends T5 line with two feature-filled models. There’s no avoiding it — Todd DeBock is enthusiastic about the New Holland tractor line. When he engages...
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Farm Progress America, March 5, 2020
Max Armstrong talks red meat and a need for producers to go on the offensive in promoting this product Max Armstrong offers insight from a Texas A&M expert who says that the U.S. beef industry is...
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