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Farm Progress America, July 22, 2020
Max Armstrong reports on how the coronavirus economic slide has hit the ethanol industry Max Armstrong shares insight on the battered ethanol industry from the Renewable Fuels Association which...
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NACD awards $6.5 million in grants
Money will support 185 jobs in 36 states and territories. The National Association of Conservation Districts awarded $6.5 million in new technical assistance grants to nearly 400 conservation...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 22, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about pandemic impact on business, a politician's arrest, NCBA, a jail releasee and favorite smells. Some businesses have been hurt by the pandemic that you wouldn't expect.The...
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Appeals court slashes award in Roundup case
It may not be the last word as Bayer can still appeal to the state supreme court. By Joel Rosenblatt and Jef FeeleyA $79 million award against Bayer AG was slashed by three-quarters almost a month...
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New USDA Dietary Guidelines in the works
Advisory committee releases scientific report, with dietary guidelines similar to previous version. You can comment. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) last week released its scientific...
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How do food systems operate and adapt in times of stress?
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research expands existing grants to Feeding America, Tipping Points Program. While the food system is successfully providing for Americans during the COVID-19...
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Biofuel marketing opportunity
ADM partners with U.S. Soybean Export Council to earn export certification. ADM and one other U.S. exporter have partnered with the U.S. Soybean Export Council to certify U.S. Soy as part of the...
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$153 million invested in community facilities
USDA invests $153 million in 94 projects to benefit 2 million residents in 23 states. USDA is investing $153 million to build and improve critical community facilities to benefit nearly two million...
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Study looks at pesticide combo for alfalfa weevil control
University of Wyoming scientists review if application of insecticide with early herbicide helps with alfalfa weevil control. University of Wyoming researchers are studying whether applying an...
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Farm Progress America, July 23, 2020
Max Armstrong shares how dairy producers are working to boost profit on their operations Max Armstrong observes that dairy producers are looking at new ways to boost income for their farms. He offers...
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USDA provides update on beef investigation
Investigation began after fire at Tyson's Holcomb plant and expanded to include COVID-19 earlier this year. USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service today released a report on its investigation into the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about store closings, mask orders, fuel and grain prices, a farm leader's battle with coronavirus and National Hot Dog Day. Economists say 25,000 stores could close this...
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New tools for a range of work on the farm
Slideshow: In this latest new product roundup, you'll find plenty of diversity, from tires to grain storage. The pace of new product launches isn’t slowing across agriculture. Covering these new tools...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, July 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about hot weather, NCBA, a COVID-19 recovery and National Hot Dog Day. It's been a hot summer for many in the heartland, but 25 years ago the heat was deadly.NCBA is pleased the...
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Total grain inspections up slightly week-over-week
A look at where U.S. corn, wheat and soybeans are exported and movements via rail car, barge and ocean-going vessels. Total inspections of corn, wheat, and soybeans for export from all major U.S....
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - July 24, 2020
Ag production shifts to larger farms, ASF vaccine development work at K-State and drive-in on the farm in Missouri. Missed some ag news this week? We’ve got seven stories to catch you up.1....
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COVID-19 creates opportunity to broaden support for ag tech
The search for a COVID-19 vaccine has created new appreciation for the power of science. The rush to find effective treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 has created new appreciation for the power of...
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Researchers pursue enhanced crop productivity
USDA funds technology research at Kansas State University for optimum production from better, smarter planting. A team of researchers from Kansas State University received nearly $300,000 in funding...
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Farm Progress America, July 24, 2020
Max Armstrong shares some business moves farmers could consider during these tough times Max Armstrong gets advice on a series of tactics farms can take on to get a handle on financial health...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 24, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about limited flight options, speeding traffic, more ag meeting cancellations and favorite MLB teams by state. Be aware that flight choices are becoming more limited.Is traffic...
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