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Dietary advisory committee moves ahead
The 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will next meet July 10-11. The 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee continues to work on developing the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans,...
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CoBank forecasts solid recovery for U.S. sugarbeet industry
Increased acreage, higher prices and strong demand point to improved outlook for sugarbeets this year. CoBank is forecasting a better year for U.S. sugarbeet growers and processors.“Assuming we return...
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52 petitions filed by refineries seeking RFS exemptions
Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board critical of these petitions, say refiners are trying to circumvent court ruling. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today disclosed that 52...
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Pesticide safety training requirements outlined
EPA releases guidance regarding pesticide safety training requirements during COVID-19 pandemic. EPA has released guidance regarding the annual pesticide safety training requirements outlined in the...
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Farm Progress America, June 19, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insight into judges who have power to impact many legal areas impacting farmers Max Armstrong asks, "who are these appellate judges?" These judges have plenty of power, as seen...
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AgWeatherNet provides warnings for Washington
A WSU program is aimed at improving agricultural profitability while minimizing environmental impact. To set the record straight, when it comes to weather, it can arrive in poetic form or it can...
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China to buy more ag products
Announcement comes after talks in Hawaii; plan offers respite to markets concerned about trade disruptions. By Bloomberg NewsChina plans to accelerate purchases of American farm goods to comply with...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 19, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about COVID-19 impacts on events, legislation, masks, airports and more, as well as an alligator mystery in Kansas. There will be spectators at an Iowa...
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Long-time opponent of farm subsidies flags Trump's latest programs
Environmental Working Group and others see programs like MFP and CFAP as trade distorting though USDA says they're consistent with WTO agreements.By Mike DorningPresident Donald Trump’s billions in...
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Poll finds strong support for farmers
84% of adults surveyed by American Farm Bureau Federation say they trust U.S. farmers. A new American Farm Bureau Federation poll shows 84% of Americans trust the nation’s farmers and the same...
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Farm support, dairy price spike and changing consumer tastes
The Around Farm Progress podcast covers plenty of territory this week with editors from Farm Futures and Feedstuffs, and Wisconsin Will today's farm supports mean issues down the road? How could the...
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This Week in Agribusiness, June 20, 2020
We're talking Farm Progress Show plans, sprayer tech, flood recovery and more this week. Part 1Max is back in the studio with Mike Pearson.Delaney Howell reports from the Boone, Iowa, Farm Progress...
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Dairy Margin Coverage signup begins Oct. 12
As of June 15, more than $100 million paid to producers who purchased DMC coverage for 2020. Dairy Margin Coverage safety-net signup for 2021 coverage will begin Oct. 12 and will run through Dec. 11,...
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Expand your cover crop knowledge with these resources
Expand your network, seek expert advice and go online to learn more about planting, terminating cover crops in your area. To truly harness the full potential of cover crops, it is essential to invest...
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Ethanol industry must transform to thrive
CoBank report says consolidation, product diversification will mark industry’s restructuring and recovery. The U.S. ethanol industry will need to transform its business model to create more value and...
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Getting paid to store carbon
The carbon credit market for agriculture is gaining more attention as companies seek ways to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. No matter what some may think about the arguments regarding climate...
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Farm Progress America, June 22, 2020
Max Armstrong offers results a new survey on agriculture that shows solid support from consumers for farmers Max Armstrong reflects on the shortage of dairy products in the grocery store. He shares...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 22, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the U.S. economy, a poor-taste ad, breakfast on the farm, an island that doesn't belong, and more. We may get a mixed picture of the U.S. economy in the week ahead.The...
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Kinks remain in U.S. food system
Hogs still backlogged; food makers bulking up on extra ingredients and expanding list of usual suppliers. By Isis AlmeidaThe obvious obstacles in America’s food-supply chain -- from shuttered meat...
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China blocks poultry imports from Tyson plant in Arkansas
Suspension announced Sunday is potential new threat to meat plants around the world that have seen slaughter disruptions due to COVID-19. By Marion Dakers and Michael HirtzerChina suspended poultry...
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