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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 28, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about grocery shopping and e-commerce, the Food Supply Protection Act, COVID-19 at a nursing home and more. Grocery shopping has changed because of the pandemic. How long will the...
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NCR-SARE announces 2020 grants
Grants go to 82 farmers, ranchers, youth educators and ag professionals across north central region. The North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program awarded more than...
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USDA scientists search for gene that resists Russian aphids
Finding wheat that is resistant to all five types of Russian aphids in the U.S. is a challenge. Fields of wheat are so associated with the U.S. that they’re featured in the song “America the...
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Farm Progress America, May 29, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at ways to help keep on-farm labor morale healthy Max Armstrong looks at the tight budgets facing farmers. Max offers insight from AgCareers.com, which shows that there...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 29, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a quiet weather pattern coming, more rioting in Minneapolis and St. Paul, a big week of gains in the corn market and more. Who is ready for quiet weather? It should start...
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Farmers express robust Farm Progress Show attendance plans
New study shows farmers are already making plans to attend the Farm progress Show, to be held Sept. 1-3, 2020 at its permanent world-class facility near Boone, Iowa. Farmers have spoken via a recent...
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Farm workers vulnerable to COVID-19
A spike in virus cases among workers may mean shortages and higher prices for fruits and vegetables at the grocery store. By Mike Dorning and Jen SkerrittAll of the roughly 200 employees on a produce...
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Frozen cherries, floods, rice and crawfish top latest podcast
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors Michigan and Ohio, and in the Delta down South For many, it may be a surprise at the diversity of crops in Michigan. In this episode of Around...
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This Week in Agribusiness, May 30, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson are looking at the pandemic’s effect on pork, grain and more. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max Armstrong starts off...
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Comment on soybean deregulation request
BASF seeking deregulation of soybean variety that's resistant to SCN, parasitic worm and herbicide tolerant. Public comment is being accepted on a petition from BASF Corporation seeking deregulation...
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Celebrate dairy's resilience during National Dairy Month
Each day of the month will be filled with virtual farm tours and content that celebrates the role dairy plays in people’s lives. State and regional checkoff teams around the country are showcasing...
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USDA urged to act on organic rule
More than 500 comments received on USDA's Economic Analysis Report on the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices final rule. The National Farmers Union is urging USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service...
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USDA extends deadlines to help producers amid pandemic
Adjustments include deferring interest accrual, extending correction time for acreage reports. USDA's Risk Management Agency is making additional adjustments to assist producers during the COVID-19...
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China pauses purchase of U.S. farm goods
The measures to halt imports come after President Donald Trump lobbed a barrage of criticism at Beijing. By Bloomberg NewsChinese government officials told major state-run agricultural companies to...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 1, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about violence in cities over the weekend, global grain supplies, the astronauts in space and national Say Something Nice Day. There doesn't seem to be a city in the region that...
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Asian giant hornet find in Washington shows over-wintering possible
Sharp-eyed citizen scientist finds dead queen near Custer, Wash. What does it mean for 2020? The find last fall of an Asian giant hornet in Washington state, combined with a nest find in Canada has...
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Corteva unveils sustainability commitments
Goals focus on farmers, land, communities and Corteva operations. Corteva Agriscience unveiled its 10-year commitments to advance sustainability throughout the global food system. The goals span a...
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Show of support: Klamath convoy sends dramatic message
At one point, the line of farm equipment and big rigs adorned with signs and flags stretched for nearly 20 miles. With the theme "Shut Down and Fed Up," growers and their allies in the Klamath Basin...
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U.S. farmland value averaged $3,160 per acre in 2019
USDA Economic Research Service report finds regional variation in both farmland value levels and growth trends. Farmland values have stabilized since 2014, following a long trend of appreciation that...
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USDA crop progress: Planting progress slows after a wet week
Wheat harvest takes off at full speed in Texas. Corn and soybean planting continued to deviate towards the five-year average after another week of soggy weather stalled planting progress east of the...
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