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Picking out a Christmas tree? Know your needles
Take a closer look at the Christmas tree needles before you cut it down. There are six different tree varieties growing on 25 acres at the Christmas Ranch Tree Farm just outside of Excelsior Springs,...
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Farm Progress America, November 18, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on insurance issues farmers should consider Max Armstrong digs into a topic that sometimes gets little attention – insurance on the farm. Max shares insight from a...
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Ag-focused blockchain service debuts
BlockApps creates TraceHarvest network with Bayer as founding member. The technology promises enhanced traceability from seed to processor. Several terms are being bandied about in agriculture these...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 18, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about leaders with COVID-19, a recovering hunter, neighbors helping neighbors and no Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on regular tv. Iowa Senator Charles Grassley has tested positive for...
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Farmobile, Fertilizer Institute work to advance data collection
Retailers and farmers can share information for more precise and timely application, and help achieve goal of 4R's of nutrient use The role of data in agriculture continues to evolve, just ask Jason...
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New agreement reached for Klamath dam removals
California and Oregon would co-own the dams rather than PacifiCorp. The pact must be approved by FERC. Backers of a proposal to remove four dams from the Klamath River are touting a new agreement...
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Who will lead Biden's EPA?
11 names floated as potential picks to lead the agency that responsible for protecting human health and environment. Farm Futures blogger Gary Baise, an Illinois farmer and trial attorney at the law...
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GAO: Additional oversight needed on farm payments
Several issues found, primarily in Farm Service Agency state offices. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has made progress in completing and reporting on reviews to determine if recipients of farm...
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Ag groups seek removal of retaliatory EU tariffs
Administration urged to "double down" on efforts to remove $4 billion in tariffs related to WTO Boeing dispute. America’s leading agricultural commodity groups and trade associations sent a letter to...
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What's the farmer's share of your Thanksgiving meal?
NFU says farmers earn 11.9 cents for every dollar spent on Thanksgiving meal this year. As you prepare your list of ingredients for your Thanksgiving meal, National Farmers Union has released its...
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Products to help with fertilizer application
What’s New: Here are products that help you get more bang for your fertilizer buck. Efficiency is the name of the game if you are farming today. Companies you have counted on to bring you dependable,...
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AgriFood tech investment breaks records in 2020
Total invested from 2010 through Q3 2020 up to $46.4B, according to AgriFood Tech Investment Review. According to Finistere Ventures, 2020 will be a tremendous year for AgriFood tech investment, with...
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Webinars tackle farm loan renewal for 2021
Colorado State University Extension to offer an in-depth loan renewal virtual series that ends with a live Q&A session. Harvest equipment is heading into the shed. And for many, the work is as...
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Farm Progress America, November 19, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news of a new breeding trend – short-stature corn Max Armstrong reports on corn breeding work focusing on short stature corn. Max shares work at Bayer on short-stature corn which...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 19, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about COVID-19 issues, including a picket line, the situation in South Dakota and a misuse of business funds. Max is broadcasting the Mecum antique tractor...
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Farm Bureau Survey: Thanksgiving dinner cost down 4%
Turkey costs less than it did in 2019. Thanksgiving celebrations will look different for many Americans this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gatherings are likely to be fewer and farther between,...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week – Nov. 19, 2020
Potential picks to head EPA and USDA, African swine fever update and harvest update. Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.1. Corn harvest reached 95% complete as of...
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New guide to help with succession planning
Montana State University has released a series of worksheets and information to get farmers and ranchers started on making a transition. What does the future hold for your farm or ranch operation? And...
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Farm Progress America, November 20, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on the work ahead for farm-focused lobbyists Max Armstrong looks at the work ahead for governmental affairs folks with farm organizations as the Administration changes....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 20, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about a trial for a gun purchaser, a new insect protein production plant and the victim fighting back against robbers. A man will stand trial for buing the...
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