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Farm Progress America, July 8, 2020
Max Armstrong considers the power of the word 'natural' on a food label Max Armstrong shares some insight on the word "natural" and how it's impacting consumer demand. Sales growth of foods listed as...
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Democrats call for analysis before relocating agency offices
Conducting Oversight to Secure Transparency of Relocations Act directs federal agencies to make public a cost-benefit analysis before relocating offices. Democratic lawmakers Jennifer Wexton,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about support for police departments, supplies at hardware stores, the upcoming WASDE, pet adoption and tax deadines. In Minneapolis, a group of violence prevention advocats spoke...
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USDA issues heat stress forecasts
Forecasts designed to help producers prepare for heat stress, protect cattle and save industry money. USDA's Agricultural Research Service issues heat stress forecasts using the seven-day forecasts of...
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USDA awards $27 million contract for FMD vaccine
Boehringer Ingelheim gets contract to create and maintain a strategic reserve of frozen vaccine antigen. USDA has awarded Boehringer Ingelheim a contract to help supply a vaccine bank that will...
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Women in ag invited to take survey
Annie’s Project, Farm Credit Partner on New Agriculture Women’s Community & Leadership Survey. As the number of women involved in agriculture increases Annie’s Project is taking a closer look at...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, July 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about prairie winds, a name change, a statue coming down, a firework accident and sports team names. Winds across the prairie can be powerful, and some semi trailers were blown...
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Dairy Margin Coverage payment triggered
Income-over-feed margin for May triggers third payment for 2020; more than $176 million has been paid so far. The May 2020 income over feed cost margin was $5.37 per hundredweight (cwt.), triggering...
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Farm Progress America, July 9, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on another way the pandemic is impacting farm and family life Max Armstrong talks about the most popular house plant in the United States during the holidays – the...
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FMC, Nutrien Ag Solutions partner to launch new tech
The companies are piloting the new Arc farm intelligence platform targeting diamondback moths in California. Drew Butler tracks pests in Monterey County, California, but since May he's also been a...
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Help cattle cope with summer heat
Monitor temperature and humidity, make sure cattle have shade and plenty of water. Hot temperatures are a reminder of the need to prepare cattle for heat stress events this summer. Some cows still...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 9, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about interest rates, a farm leader with COVID-19, pandemic hotspots, the new Bronco and the 2021 Corvette. An interest rate update is coming today.The AFBF president, Zippy...
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AFBF's Duvall diagnosed with COVID-19
Duvall misses White House dinner with Mexican president due to diagnosis. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has been diagnosed with COVID-19.A Farm Bureau spokeswoman told the New...
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AgTalks town hall series kicks off July 30
Series of town halls will focus on challenges facing American agriculture in trade, global competitiveness. A coalition of ag groups are partnering to launch a series of town hall discussions this...
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Additional commodities eligible for CFAP
Applications for newly eligible commodities accepted beginning Monday. Additional commodities have been added to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and USDA made other adjustments to the program...
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Can you hear me now? Yes
Don’t ignore hearing loss: My journey toward listening to the little things. Before the waitress left the booth, I responded. “Thanks, we’re good.” My husband just smiled.We were in a crowded Texas...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - July 10, 2020
AFBF leader diagnosed with COVID-19, questions about Roundup settlement, Ag Economy Barometer improves and people more in tune to where food comes from. Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven...
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Cutworm moths not just a farm problem
Environmental conditions send miller moths into town in great numbers. For most, the hot topic of the day is coronavirus — but moth invasion? That’s the word from the University of Wyoming Extension...
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Farm Progress Panel: Where did the corn acres go?
We polled our digital panel about a surprise in last week's USDA report to get a sense of what they thought happened The Farm Progress Panel is a chance for subscribers to share their thoughts on...
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Coalition asks for action on rural broadband
Broadband not only essential for farm businesses, but also for distance learning, remote work and telemedicine. A coalition of 49 trade associations, non-profits, businesses, municipalities and...
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