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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about oil prices, soybean harvest in Brazil and coronavirus. There will be ramifications in U.S. oil fields from that dramatic reduction in the price of oil. We hear that oil...
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Trump seeks additional time for biofuel appeal
In a filing late Friday with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, the Justice Department said more time is needed. By Jennifer A. DlouhyThe Trump administration is asking a federal court...
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NPPC elects new officers, board members
Howard AV Roth takes helm as NPPC president, while Jen Sorenson is elevated to president-elect and Terry Wolters becomes vice president. The National Pork Producers Council elected new officers and...
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School lunch may still be offered if coronavirus closes school
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue tells House committee there's flexibility to allow response in event of disaster or emergency. During an unexpected school closure, schools can leverage their...
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Bayer closes 4 U.S. locations due to coronavirus
Employee in Missouri may have contracted Covid-19; office will remain closed until further notice. The Associated Press is reporting that Bayer AG has temporarily closed two locations in Missouri and...
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Wild wheat gene to help boost drought tolerance
University of Nebraska researchers made a breakthrough that could contribute to increased world food security. By Cara PesekNew research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has led to the...
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Seeking labor solutions for potential COVID-19 impact on pork supply chain
Even without the additional challenge presented by COVID-19, the labor shortage threatens to increase production costs and food prices for consumers. The fallout from an ongoing labor shortage facing...
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Milk labeling update
Virginia is latest state to define milk. What's milk?In September 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a request for information as it examined its approach to the use of the terms...
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Kinze makes statement with new planter series
The 05 Series offers options, tech and a range of innovations, and there's news on the Mach Till front. The planter is the start of your annual payday. These machines must perform in what can often be...
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Farm Progress America, March 11, 2020
Max Armstrong shares hunger insights from a surprising source, a well-known member of a country music group Max Armstrong learned something recently about the country group Big and Rich, it turns out...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 11, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about primary wins, fire threats, harvesting 2019 crop in 2020, a big land sale and more. Joe Biden won more primaries last night. There are still fire threats in Nebraska this...
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Shipping showdown sidelines workers
Coronavirus outbreak impact seen at seaports, which handle 90% of all world shipping. By Michael SassoAccustomed to running at full speed this time of year, George Powers has watched as a shipping...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 11, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about caucuses, corn harvest, nursing homes and continued impacts from coronavirus. It was the first time for "firehouse" caucuses in North Dakota. The next primary election...
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What to expect when your cow’s expecting
Know the three stages of calving before stepping in to provide assistance. By Jenna MonnigThe most common cause of calf loss is dystocia, or calving difficulty. Knowing when to intervene and providing...
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Bobcat starts selling compact tractors again
Slideshow: Bobcat is selling 15 new models of compact tractors in a market it hasn’t been in since 2013. Bobcat is entering the compact tractor market once more after discontinuing in 2013 in the...
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Deere moves to meet wide-ranging market
New tools for legacy machines and a big new air cart fill product niches. There’s an interesting trend happening in the farm equipment industry these days. Companies are looking at legacy tractors in...
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Biofuel backers call on Trump to support 10th Circuit ruling
Trump has sent mixed signals, most recently asking for 15-day extension to consider appeal. Biofuel proponents are calling on President Trump to end the uncertainty and support a U.S. Court of Appeals...
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$49 million awarded to support voluntary public access
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program is USDA program to encourage private landowners to allow public access to land. USDA is awarding almost $49 million to help state and tribal...
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Farm Progress America, March 12, 2020
Max Armstrong shares new of a food company's work to pay farmers for their work to improve soil health Max Armstrong looks at how a major food company is working to find ways to compensate farmers for...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 12, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about impact of coronavirus on tax filing, train travel, trading floors, parades and more. The Trump administration plans to delay the tax deadline for individuals and small...
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