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Farm Progress America, July 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks pollination, the California almond crop and beehive thieves Max Armstrong talks about pollinators, and shares what may be happening in California this winter. The bees that...
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Interior officials tour Klamath Basin, promise solutions
Bernhardt, Burman offer few specifics as to how they’ll resolve water issues. Parched farms in the Klamath Basin straddling the Oregon-California state line got plenty of sympathy -- but few specific...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the hot weather, tornadoes, a new tool to fight crime, more commodities in CFAP and Big 10 conference play. There's a slight break from the heat this weekend, but the hot...
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Trump says Phase 2 China deal unlikely
Phase One trade deal was signed Jan. 15, Trump said work on Phase 2 could start right away. By Jennifer JacobsPresident Donald Trump said a phase two trade deal with China isn’t under consideration,...
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Digging into the peanut business
The Around Farm Progress podcast looks at the lessons learned from profiling the 2020 Peanut Efficiency Award winners For the average corn and soybean farmer, peanuts may seem exotic. Yet the...
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This Week in Agribusiness, July 11, 2020
Join us for market insight, harvest technology, a Charlie Daniels tribute and coping with COVID-19. Part 1Max opens the broadcast, paying tribute to Charlie Daniels.Mike Pearson is in studio, and...
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Parag Chitnis will be NIFA acting director
Scott Angle is leaving agency and going to University of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Parag Chitnis will serve as Acting Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture upon the departure of...
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Farm Progress America, July 13, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at a hot topic for grain traders at this time of year – corn pollination conditions Max Armstrong shares insight on how the weather forecast can impact the grain trade during this...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 13 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about a tractor event, a burned sports arena, weekend storms and more. Max joined others in a tractor event in Illinois. A Michigan sports/events arena burned...
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More than 1.2 million acres accepted for CRP Grasslands
Through CRP Grasslands, landowners protect grasslands while retaining the right to conduct common grazing practices.More than 1.2 million acres were accepted for Conservation Reserve Program...
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Lindsay Corporation acquires Net Irrigate
The companies aim to help growers increase water and energy efficiency and use sustainable farming practices. Lindsay Corporation, a global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and...
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Wine students can get new degree
Washington State University offers a new bachelor's degree in viticulture and enology. What’s in a name? Long a question for philosophers and playwrights, the question for wine students who wanted to...
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June 2020 ag equipment sales show growth
Total U.S. farm tractor sales rose nearly 33% in June, compared to year earlier. June 2020 was a good month for agricultural equipment sales. Overall unit sales of agricultural tractors and...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality drops again
Soybean conditions also take a dip in the latest quality ratings updates. USDA’s latest crop progress report, out Monday afternoon and covering the week ending July 12, had a few minor surprises –...
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$5.8 billion issued in CFAP payments
Slightly more than half of COVID-19 recovery funds have gone to livestock producers. As of July 13, 409,423 applications have been approved for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and $5.8 billion...
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Farm Progress America, July 14, 2020
Max Armstrong takes a look at the changing global crop production picture Max Armstrong offers a look at the idea of managing production, a concept that has been tried in the past to help with crop...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 14, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about statues, school opening decisions, wheat harvest and rural intersection dangers. Not all of the statues torn down were of people who supported...
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Sustainable Agronomy Conference goes virtual
Certified Crop Advisers can earn up to 12 Continuing Education Units during the three days of sessions. The Sustainable Agronomy Conference debuts virtually, Aug. 18-20. The American Society of...
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U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance announces name change
Name change to U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action highlights role farmers and ranchers play to ensure more sustainable food systems. The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance will change its name to...
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Kemin acquires patent app for solution to African swine fever in feed
New research from Kansas State University shows promise for pathogen control product in feed and feed ingredients. Kemin Industries has acquired a U.S. patent application for a method to control...
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