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3 brewing consumer trends
Shortening the supply chain, vertical farming and lab-cultured meat are entering consumer discussions. Three pandemic-era consumer trends are bubbling just beneath the surface and set for significant...
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Farm Progress America, May 21, 2020
Max Armstrong gets a look at the opportunities ahead for soybean growers Max Armstrong shares thoughts from Polly Ruhland, CEO, United Soybean Board, who reminds listeners that livestock producers...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 21, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about flooding and its impacts on industrial facilities, animal activists breaking into farms, bike shop business and more. Environmental authorities will keep a close eye on a Dow...
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USDA offers $1 billion for rural businesses
The money comes in the form of loan guarantees to help businesses meet working capital needs. USDA is making available up to $1 billion in loan guarantees to help rural businesses meet their working...
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Meat plant workers returning to work
Slaughterhouse operations rebound from COVID-19 outbreaks in time for Memorial Day. By Michael Hirtzer and Jen SkerrittThe squeeze on U.S. meat is easing. Wholesale prices are falling as...
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Is it possible to safely run meat plants during pandemic?
Sick people are still coming to work, social distance lacking and some protective gear is low quality. By Lydia Mulvany, Jen Skerritt, Polly Mosendz and James AttwoodIt’s been three weeks since...
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Farm Progress America, May 22, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at who gets different parts of every dollar consumers spend for food Max Armstrong shares insight on the "middleman" and what that means for agriculture. Max breaks down where all...
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EPA releases draft water quality criteria
Public comment accepted for 60 days on draft recommendations regarding nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations. EPA issued new, draft ambient water quality criteria recommendations for nutrients in...
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Protecting U.S. wheat fields
USDA scientist uses resistant wheat varieties from Iran to protect U.S. wheat from Russian invaders.Crop scientists are desperate to find ways to stop Russian wheat aphids. These invasive pests first...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 22, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Memorial Day weekend, Michigan flooding, the Kansas wheat crop, drought in the Plains and coronavirus on surfaces. This Memorial Day weekend will be different in many...
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Learn how to protect your skin on Don't Fry Day
The Friday before Memorial Day designated Don't Fry Day to encourage Americans to protect their skin and eyes from overexposure to the sun. Do you know what today is? It's Don't Fry Day.The EPA,...
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Deere sales hold up better than expected
Sales and profit fell in the three months through April, but agriculture proving more resilient than other industries. By Elizabeth Rembert and Lydia MulvanyDeere & Co. shares rose after the top...
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Talking CFAP, ethanol and challenges out West
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors from Wallaces Farmer in Iowa and Western Farm Press Farmers can apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Payments starting May 26. But what does the...
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World Bank approves $500M to fight locusts
The worst desert-locust plague in decades is threatening food security in parts of Africa, Middle East. By David HerblingThe World Bank approved $500 million to help fight the worst desert-locust...
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This Week in Agribusiness, May 23, 2020
The ag supply chain, farm shows and mental health are talked about this week, as well as Memorial Day tributes. Part 1Max starts the broadcast talking about Memorial Day, as well as challenges...
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Farm Progress America, May 25, 2020
Max Armstrong honors those remembered this Memorial Day, including first responders Max Armstrong talks about how Memorial Day has expanded over the years. And he shares how we honor first responders....
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MORNING-Midwest Digest, May 25, 2020
Max Armstrong talks social distancing challenges, tough spring weather and a little tip for this holiday weekend. Max Armstrong offers some insight on the lack of social distancing at an event in the...
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FMC offers new precision ag tool
Targeted toward insects to start, the new mobile app uses historical information and artificial intelligence to help farmers manage pests There's a new name in the precision ag business, but the...
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MIDDAY-Midwest Digest, May 25, 2020
Max Armstrong got to dine out recently, shares news of crop progress and a tragic farm accident in Iowa and discusses the story of a Missouri alligator. Max Armstrong shared his experience of dining...
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Farm Progress America, May 26, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at details of the USDA program that aims to help farmers during COVID-19 Max Armstrong talks about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, and the fact that farmers need...
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