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Farm Progress America, August 28, 2020
Max Armstrong digs into the biotech market discussing which crops are genetically modified Max Armstrong recalls a move by Congress to fund the Agricultural Biotechnology Education and Outreach...
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Meet the Demeter Award recipients
Three women recognized for their outstanding achievements in agriculture. Ponsi Trivisvavet of Inari, Priscila Vansetti Machado of Corteva Agriscience and Amy Wu of From Farms to Incubators will be...
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Lawmakers call on Perdue to reverse school meal decision
Sen. Stabenow, Rep. Scott call on USDA to extend all flexibilities to provide school meals during the school year. U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott are calling on USDA to...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 28, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a court appearance, National Guard assistance, river transportation, a grain bin accident, the passing of a basketball coach and a revived creamery. A 17-year-old charged...
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Bringing life to a virtual event
The Around Farm Progress Podcast takes a deeper look at the upcoming Farm Progress Virtual Experience What does it really mean when farmers can't make the trip to big fall farm shows for 2020? They'll...
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Initiative aims to reduce farmland loss
American Farmland Trust will launch Farming is Our Future Initiative with Facebook live event on Aug. 30. The Farming is Our Future initiative of the American Farmland Trust will transform agriculture...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Aug. 29, 2020
Farmer resiliency, Farm Progress Virtual Experience and damage impact from the derecho storm are big topics this week. Part 1Max checks in with USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue about the recent weather...
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Students take detours on way to college
Interest in gap year opportunities jumps as college freshmen pursue alternatives amidst COVID-19 pandemic. By Catherine LeffertCydney Truby thought she’d be leaving Texas this month to start her...
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Spiro Stefanou to lead ERS
Former University of Florida professor brings 30 years' experience to new role with USDA. Dr. Spiro Stefanou is the new administrator of the Economic Research Service.“We look forward to adding Dr....
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$86 million available to expand ethanol infrastructure
RFA helps retailers across 21 states apply for grants to expand availability of E15 and E85. The Renewable Fuels Association helped many retailers take advantage of USDA's Higher Blends Infrastructure...
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Farm Progress America, September 1, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at the cotton market, where the news may be turning positive. Max Armstrong shares insight from an ag economist who is predicting that cotton is moving from a bear market to a bull...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 1, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about meteorological fall, August weather, crop conditions, lack of canning supplies and more. Today is the first day of meteorological fall. August was one of...
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CFAP deadline is Sept. 11
As of Aug. 31, more than 576K applicants have been paid more than $9.4 billion in COVID-19 disaster aid. The deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program is Sept. 11, 2020. This...
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‘Kiss the Ground:’ Netflix movie features soil health pioneers
Documentary shines spotlight on lead voices behind the regenerative agriculture movement championed by Ray Archuleta, Gabe Brown. The movie features a lineup of some of Hollywood’s most recognizable...
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Laura deals blow to harvested Louisiana rice
Without electricity, Louisiana farmers struggle to save rice crop in storage. Rice farmers without electricity across southwest Louisiana are struggling to save their rice crop in storage.Farmer Paul...
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Photos: Laura hits stored Louisiana rice
Louisiana rice farmers without electricity are struggling to save their rice crop in storage. Farmer Paul Johnson of Bell City, La., had a good rice crop harvested long before Hurricane Laura hit the...
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Bayer Roundup settlement in jeopardy
Judge is concerned that Bayer has 'manipulated' the settlement process since announcing its plan in June. By Joel RosenblattBayer AG’s comprehensive settlement of U.S. lawsuits over its Roundup weed...
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Monsanto appeals Roundup ruling to California Supreme Court
Petition lays out how decision has likely impact on other court cases involving the herbicide. Bayer AG’s division Monsanto filed a petition with the highest court in California seeking its review of...
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China trade agreement pays off for sorghum
Chinese purchases of sorghum have risen sharply after the Phase 1 trade deal is signed. In my March column, I wrote about the impact of the Phase 1 deal with China. At the time, the ink wasn't quite...
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Farmer sentiment rebounds in August 2020
Barometer posts most positive reading since February 2020 on expectations for excellent crop yields, price rallies. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose to a reading of 144, 26...
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