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Nobel chemistry prize goes to two women
Prize recognizes women for their work in developing Crispr, a technique that has spawned hope and controversy. By Veronica Ek and Niclas RolanderJennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier were awarded...
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Youngest farmers most likely to use futures
USDA ERS study examines use of risk management strategies used by farmers in crop marketing. In 2016, more than 156,000 farms used marketing contracts and more than 47,000 farms used futures or...
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$72 million invested in distance learning, telemedicine
USDA funds 116 projects in 40 states to benefit more than 12 million rural residents. USDA is investing $72 million in grants to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational...
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Road trips result in 'shattering gene' discovery
Seed dispersal is critical for plants in the wild, but not domesticated crops. For years, researchers from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center drove up and down rural roads, collecting small...
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Farm Progress America, October 8, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at views about science and scientists from a recent 20-country study Max Armstrong shares insights on science from a Pew Research study from 20 countries. The survey shows a lot of...
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Researchers identify genes for improving alfalfa
This critical livestock feed source could see a boost in quality in new work at Washington State University. There’s a crop in the Northwest that’s an important food source that very few if any humans...
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Innovating forage cutting tools
Claas launches new Disco mowers and Orbis forage harvester heads for 2021 The process of feed making is both time consuming and time sensitive, placing significant demands on equipment. Engineers are...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the COVID-19 surge in Wisconsin, dog bites, Ruby Tuesday, college basketball and the world's largest grain bin. The state of Wisconsin will open a field hospital as they cope...
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Chicken industry price-fixing probe expands
Six more executives and managers were accused of conspiring in a years-long effort to rig bids and fix chicken prices. By Michael HirtzerFederal prosecutors expanded a probe into price-fixing in the...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about holiday shopping, impact of oil prices, a grain bin accident, good harvest weather and This Week in Agribusiness Are you ready for holiday shopping? Some stores won't be open...
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USDA invests $22M to grow ethanol demand by 150M gallons
Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program grant announcement made at Trail's Travel Center in southern Minnesota. USDA has invested $22 million of the up to $100 million in grants available to...
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Farm Progress America, October 9, 2020
Max Armstrong shares information about a new use for soybeans – a concrete sealant Max Armstrong highlights a new soy-based concrete sealant developed in Indiana. Select counties in the state can use...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 9, 2020
African swine fever outbreak grows in Germany, Ag Economy Barometer rises in September and a vertical farm to grow insects under construction in France. Need a quick look at news of the week? Here's...
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6 megatrends shaping the food industry
Food companies will need to adjust and adapt to changing consumer demands. Lux Research identified six megatrends shaping the food industry in their recent report, “The Food Company of 2050." In the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 9, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about dry weather, the WASDE report, corn quality, rural broadband expansion and National Fire and Prevention Week. It's been a dry autumn so far. The Plains states have received...
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CoBank: Fragile recovery to be tested
Essential industries in rural America finding new ways to survive and even thrive. According to a new quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, rural America is experiencing a dichotomy of...
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Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment opens Oct. 13
Northey touts improvements in DMC program during roundtable event in Wisconsin. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program on Oct....
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USDA releases final CSP rule
Under direction of farm bill, rule updates working land conservation program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the final rule for its Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). The rule makes...
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Secretary Perdue violated campaign law
Hatch Act violation occurred at Aug. 24 event with President Trump touting success of food box program. The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) confirmed that Sonny Perdue, secretary of the U.S....
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Farm safety and your kids
The Around Farm Progress Podcast gets a personal look at a very important topic, and offers some resources too It's time to focus on one topic for the farm – and that's farm safety, but more...
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