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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 12, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Eric Church and music in the pandemic, indoor dining issues in Illinois, plant-based options at McDonald's and deer hunting in Wisconsin. Eric Church accepted the Entertainer...
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$10.5 million targeted to support workforce development
USDA NIFA invests in workforce training programs in 7 states. More than $10.5 million is being spent to support educators at technical schools, community and junior colleges, and youth development...
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Farm Progress America, November 13, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at agritourism through a report on three businesses around the country Max Armstrong reports on the agritourism season, which often ends at Halloween, but not for all. Max...
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AFBF polls finds public support for farmers
Survey explores public trust for farmers and public's opinion about sustainability efforts used by farmers. A new national public opinion poll from the American Farm Bureau Federation finds a majority...
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Harvest over? Check out FPVX field demo videos
Search through a library of more than 100 videos of combines, auger wagons, corn heads, planters, sprayers, cattle chutes and more. You’ve spent a lot of hours in the field this fall, and therefore...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 13, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about COVID-19 hospitalizations, lack of hospital availability, holiday gatherings and spending, food and ag research and digital car license plates. Hospitalizations from COVID-19...
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USDA moves to speed up slaughter lines
Critics say the move risks increasing COVID infections and is lame-duck payoff to Trump-supporting poultry producers. By Mike Dorning and Michael HirtzerCoronavirus cases are rising, but the Trump...
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Taking control of water on the farm
The Around Farm Progress Podcast looks at the idea of managed drainage, which can keep water and nutrients where needed through the season In agriculture there are factors that are beyond a farmer's...
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Dairy groups: USTR must address key trade barriers
Comments provide road map to create more level, consistent global playing field for U.S. dairy sector. Expanding opportunities for U.S. dairy exports has become extremely important, as growing sales...
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This Week in Agribusiness, November 14, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson talk turkey about, well, turkey. Thoughts are turning to the upcoming Biden administration. Chad Colby looks at new drones. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays...
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Products, tech come to irrigators’ aid
What’s New: Companies offer new products and technology upgrades. There is gold at the end of the rainbow — if the rainbow forms because you’re irrigating while the sun is shining! The pot of gold is...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 16, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about tough education decisions during the pandemic, weather in Brazil, the passing of a former U.S. senator and a pine tree thief. Many schools continue to struggle with education...
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Tyson reports fiscal 2020 results
Company anticipates beef and pork segments will remain strong in 2021. Tyson Foods reported its fourth quarter and fiscal 2020 results on Nov. 16.Fiscal 2020 highlights:Generally Accepted Accounting...
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USDA crop progress: 2020 harvest nearly complete
Nineteen out of every 20 corn and soybean acres are now out of the ground. The 2020 corn and soybean harvests continue to wind down, per the latest batch of crop progress data from USDA, out Monday...
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Farm Progress America, November 17, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on a benefit of cover crop use getting more attention – weed control Max Armstrong looks at the rising use of cover crops and what farmers are learning about this...
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CRP, CRP Grassland signups offered in 2021
Both programs are competitive and provide annual rental payments for land devoted to conservation uses. USDA will hold signup periods for two conservation programs in early 2021. Both programs are...
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Overcoming unintended consequences of preservation law
Water Lines: The National Historic Preservation Act has been turned into a tool slowing, or even halting, irrigation upgrades in the West. In October, the Bureau of Reclamation received public...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 17, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about favorable farm finance conditions, a fire rescue by a police officer, deer hunting in Wisconsin and deer awareness while driving. There were more favorable conditions for...
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Lenders concerned about liquidity, income and leverage
American Bankers Association, Farmer Mac conduct Fall 2020 Agricultural Lender Survey. Ag lenders remain focused on credit quality as the farm economy works through an unparalleled, global economic...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 17, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about hunting accidents and the Wisconsin season, an increase in land prices and values and BB guns for sale at Walmart. Two missing Michigan hunters' bodies have been recovered...
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