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Americans shift eating habits amid pandemic
'The entire food supply chain has been put on its head.' By Nic Querolo and Elizabeth RembertAmericans have rapidly changed the ways they buy, cook and eat food in just four months, leaving everyone...
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Study quantifies value of red meat exports to U.S. corn, soybeans
Pork and beef exports also used about 3 million tons of distiller's dried grains with solubles in 2019 at an annual average price of $137 per ton. Since 2015, indirect exports of corn and soybeans...
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This Week in Agribusiness, July 18, 2020
This week we talk about the Farm Progress virtual experience, markets, world's biggest ag tractor, the timber industry and more. Part 1Matt Jungmann, manager, Farm Progress Show, joins Max to talk...
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There's more than one disease to worry about
This episode of Around Farm Progress goes beyond coronavirus to look at other disease issues farmers face these days When the word "disease" is mentioned in a sentence these days, chances are most...
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Farm Progress America, July 20, 2020
Max Armstrong shares results of a recent survey of the beef industry looking at traceability and animal ID programs Max Armstrong notes that while many events have been canceled, the beef industry is...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 20, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about rain this week, a disappointing ad campaign, gun purchases, a canceled tractor excursion and National Ice Cream Day. A big chunk of the heartland should get at least an inch...
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Members appointed to ag trade advisory committees
Members provide advice to USDA and Office of Trade Representative on trade matters. Twenty-five new members have been appointed to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees.The...
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FCC establishes 9-8-8 as new mental health crisis number
Transition to 3-digit crisis line expected to be completed by July 16, 2022; in the meantime, continue to call 1-800-273-8255. The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as...
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Free trade can prevent hunger caused by climate shifts
An international team of researchers investigated the effects of trade on hunger in the world as a result of climate-induced crop yield changes. International trade can compensate for regional...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality stabilizes
Soybean conditions move a point higher, bucking analyst estimates. The most recent weekly progress report from USDA, out Monday afternoon and covering the week through July 19, had a bevy of data to...
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WSU adds new face to key ag tech program
Tadd Wheeler joins the Washington State University Agricultural Technology and Production Management Program. One of the largest undergraduate majors at Washington State University’s College of...
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Cattle and swine producers get insurance subsidies
Subsidy amounts will be based on the deductible selected, changes may be implemented by July 31. Changes will be made to the Livestock Gross Margin insurance program for cattle and swine beginning in...
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Farm Progress America, July 21, 2020
Max Armstrong offers stats on a growing sector of farming – agricultural aviation Max Armstrong takes a look at the agriculture aviation industry which has grown in the past few years. Max share a...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 21, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about coronavirus vaccines, a Roundup lawsuit, cattle on the loose in Indianapolis and more. There are 17 coronavirus vaccines being tested around the world.The Missouri governor...
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$15 million on tap for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers
Organizations, institutions serving African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities eligible to apply. Approximately $15 million is available for...
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Bayer launches Carbon Initiative
Carbon Initiative rewards growers in Brazil and U.S. who generate carbon credits by adopting climate-smart practices. Beginning this month, Bayer will start rewarding farmers in Brazil and the U.S....
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Farm Progress launches virtual show
The Farm Progress Virtual Experience will merge the best of the top two farm shows in the country to bring a unique experience directly to farmers. Two major farm shows are off the calendar for 2020,...
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Farming at a faster pace
Farmers can plant fields in less time and with more ease using new systems and technology. Farmers today are operating at a much faster pace compared to the past. Planting especially has become a...
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Pollen tech to be applied for hybrid wheat development
BASF and PowerPollen announce a research collaboration to enhance breeding efforts. The development of hybrid wheat continues, but at least one company is ramping up its pollen management program....
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South Dakota rancher’s new 3 in 1 facility does it all
Slideshow: The Dacars’ new ranch headquarters in Whitewood, S.D., includes a barn, shop and machine shed. Curt Dacar and his son, Marcus, got a rare chance to build a new ranch headquarters from...
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