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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a change in weather, gas prices, a grain entrapment ended well, a bribery scheme and a skunky weapon. The change in weather might get your attention, going from 102 Saturday...
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NASDA president gives policy vision for state departments of ag
The need for improved rural broadband internet across the United States was emphasized at the virtual annual meeting of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. The National...
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Smithfield pledges to cut emissions to zero
The meat industry has come under pressure from investors and retailers to reduce emissions. By Akshat Rathi, Michael Hirtzer and Isis AlmeidaSmithfield Foods Inc., the world’s biggest pork producer,...
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Brazilian ethanol tariffs in limbo
Peterson calls for action as U.S. ethanol exports to Brazil could face a 20% tariff. The Brazilian government’s tariff rate quota that placed a 20% tariff on America ethanol imports exceeding 198...
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Drought, hurricanes plague the South
The Around Farm Progress Podcast touches base with two Southern editors to discuss tough weather hitting the region Face it, in agriculture, and perhaps across the country, 2020 can't end too soon....
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Trump scrambles to make good on trade promises
Moves are aimed at protecting Trump constituencies in swing states. By Eric MartinWith two months to go until Election Day, U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to make good on a number of trade...
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This Week in Agribusiness, September 5, 2020
This week we check in on the Farm Progress Virtual Experience, markets, world's biggest ag tractor, Derecho grain bin damage and more. Part 1Rick Wild, Operations Manager, Farm Progress Show, joins...
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Booming ethanol demand in South Korea
U.S. Grains Council works to expand demand for U.S. ethanol in southeast Asian counties. A boom in demand for hand sanitizer in South Korea since the outbreak of COVID-19 is no shocker, but the...
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Farm Progress America, September 7, 2020
Max Armstrong targets one group to recognize this Labor Day - farmers Max Armstrong looks back on his early Labor Days, where he remembers he "labored" mostly on the farm. Max offers some key stats...
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MORNING-Midwest Digest, September 7, 2020
Max Armstrong talks rain, the rising popularity of rural homes, positive news for pork and he remembers Lou Brock Max Armstrong shares new of welcomed weekend rains, though in some parts of Eastern...
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Farm Progress America, September 8, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insight into government payments for 2020, which have risen Max Armstrong observes that farm program payments have become important and USDA is forecasting those to rise to $37...
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MIDDAY-Midwest Digest, September 7, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news of trouble at a California gender reveal party, a disaster declaration in Iowa and a trial to bring bison back to Minnesota. Max Armstrong shares how a gender reveal party is...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about gun purchases, a soybean rally, abuse investigation at a boarding school and a new Mayberry movie. Guns are in short supply across the country as more people purchase...
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Typhoons whack northeast China
The corn harvest in world's No. 2 producer is closely watched as feed demand expands. By Bloomberg NewsJiang Zhiyou, a farmer in his 60s, looks anxious as he contemplates the torrential rains...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about air travel recovery, drought, backyard office spaces and a movie inspired by the Andy Griffith Show. Recovery from the pandemic for airlines could be back to normal levels by...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality is still eroding
Soybean quality ratings also move lower for the week ending September 6. Corn and soybean crop quality has been steadily moving lower over the past several weeks, and USDA’s latest batch of crop...
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Companies partner for novel crop protection
FMC and startup Zymergen to accelerate work on new crop protection products. In the world of crop protection, the hunt is always on for new molecules that can be put to work to protect the crops you...
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Nominations sought for air quality task force
USDA's Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research brings together variety of perspectives. Nominations are being accepted for USDA's Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research. The Task...
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Farm Progress America, September 9, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at how some things farmers share on social media may not be seen as intended Max Armstrong shares insight on the idea of "telling the farm's story" and while some may be tired of...
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A Brexit re-write?
Boris Johnson's government will break international law by attempting to re-do the Brexit deal. By Joe MayesA U.K. minister conceded Boris Johnson’s government will break international law by...
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