Massey Ferguson makes statement with new MF 8s series
There are four machines in the new line starting at 205 hp, along with a new cab, engine and enhanced connectivity for a competitive tractor market Sitting in on a global virtual event is something...
View ArticleDigging into the details of a new virtual farm show
In this episode of Around Farm Progress, we get the lowdown on the new Farm Progress Virtual Experience The word virtual is getting more attention than ever, but just what is a virtual farm show? Good...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, July 30, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at how demand for potatoes has risen during COVID-19 Max Armstrong points to changes in food demand. For example, consumer demand for potatoes is rising fast, even as the...
View ArticleNew NEPA rules to help Western irrigators
Water Lines: The update move will help modernize the federal environmental review process. For the first time in over 40 years, the White House has comprehensively updated its National Environmental...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week – July 31, 2020
Mystery seeds, Brazilian farm profits, China's buying challenge and a look at the changing landscape for farmland investment. Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up, and...
View ArticleChina accelerates U.S. corn buying with record purchase
China makes its largest purchase of corn, taking a step towards meeting the trade agreement. By Elizabeth RembertChina took another step toward meeting agricultural commitments made in the phase one...
View ArticleCrop giant ADM’s nutrition bet pays off with health in focus
A focus on health and wellness has boosted profits as consumers make healthier options. By Isis AlmeidaArcher-Daniels-Midland Co., one of the world’s top agricultural commodity traders, is proving...
View Article8 tips for optimal forage harvest
From cutting to conditioning, raking to baling, make sure forage equipment is set properly. When it comes to putting up quality hay, the money is in the details. Improper equipment settings can leave...
View ArticleHow tillage affects soil microbe populations
South Dakota State University compares populations of soil microbes under different tillage systems. How do tillage systems affect the population of fungi, bacteria, enzymes and other microscopic...
View ArticleStudy: Specific mosquitoes cannot transmit COVID-19
K-State researchers found that SARS-CoV-2 does not replicate in mosquitoes that transmit other viruses. Dr. Stephen Higgs isn’t the kind of guy who can be content with assuming he knows how a virus...
View ArticleWestern biology lesson: Learning about ‘bear butter’
Washington State University scientists are studying a tiny moth that's a rich food source for grizzlies One of the biggest, and considered most fierce, bears in the world depends on a tiny moth for...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, July 31, 2020
Max Armstrong shares a look at the process for developing the next set of dietary guidelines Max Armstrong reports on the news that USDA has opened public comments for final development of the new...
View ArticleCOVID-19’s unexpected legacy: New ways to engage, connect
Sorghum Focus: Farmers are conversing in new ways for real-time engagement during the pandemic. The last few months have brought a lot of changes to the U.S. From changes in the way business is...
View Article$462 million invested in water infrastructure
USDA funding 161 projects that benefit 467,000 residents in 44 states. USDA is investing $462 million to modernize drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across rural America.“Upgrading the...
View Article2020 grain drying season looking normal
Farmers and propane suppliers are encouraged to prepare now to be sure tanks are filled when needed. Looking forward to harvest? The Propane Education and Research Council has good news. The council...
View ArticleUSDA crop progress: Soybean quality picks up another point
Corn quality holds steady through the week ending August 2. For the second straight week, analysts expected USDA to hold corn and soybean quality ratings steady when it released its latest batch of...
View Article2 tech firms partner to allow farmer data sharing
The Climate Corporation can now share information into the WinField United data silo. The partnership offers farmers more management information. There’s a simple fact about all these great ag tech...
View Article3 things to consider when purchasing cover crops
Be sure to ask questions because planting cover crops requires doing your homework. Producers should be looking at three things when it comes to making cover crop seed purchase decisions:What is the...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 4, 2020
Max Armstrong offers more history of the American Soybean Assciation, celebrating its 100th anniversary Max Armstrong continues his look at the beginnings of the American Soybean Association. Today,...
View ArticleSmithfield defends its pandemic response
America’s meat and poultry plants one of the hardest-hit sectors during COVID-19 pandemic. By Elizabeth Rembert and Mike DorningOne of America’s food giants is taking to the media to defend its...
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