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Are you ready to buy new equipment?
The Around Farm Progress Podcast discusses rising interest in replacing aging equipment, what drives that decision and a look at the changing nature of ag tech. Based on new data, and rising crop...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Nov. 21, 2020
This week we talk cost of Thanksgiving meals, commodity markets, gift guide, land values and more. Mike talks with John Newton, Chief Economist, AFBF about the price of the average Thanksgiving meal,...
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These improvements help you handle grain better, more safely
What’s New: Get the right grain in the right bin. Shelled corn didn’t arrive on most farms in a big way until the mid-1950s and early 1960s. In a relatively short time, historically, a whole industry...
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Key changes made to environmental NEPA procedures
Changes provide tools and flexibilities to tackle challenges affecting infrastructure, permitting and natural resources restoration in national forests and grasslands. The U.S. Forest Service...
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Deere updates key tech, makes software buy
New AutoPath feature, enhanced Machine Sync and purchase of Harvest Profit show that the company’s innovation momentum continues. Innovation in farm equipment was long built on better iron, but these...
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Who will lead Biden's ag department?
Eight people, hailing from Maine to California, are reportedly being considered for top post at USDA. U.S. President-elect Joe Biden announced his first cabinet picks on Monday, among them Tony...
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Researchers partner to learn more about tar spot
$150K Rapid Outcomes for Agricultural Research grant will be matched by NCGA, others to double impact. Tar spot was first detected in the U.S. in 2015 and has quickly spread through the Corn Belt. In...
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Handle, store grain efficiently
What’s New: These products are designed to minimize headaches in handling and storing grain. The days of filling single bins with small-diameter grain augers are slipping away. Companies in the grain...
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Ag, biofuel groups file motion demanding EPA action
Coalition argues that EPA has ignored federal order to address its waiver of 500 million gallons of biofuels. A coalition of biofuel and agricultural trade groups filed a motion in the U.S. Court of...
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Farm Progress America, November 24, 2020
Max Armstrong notes that positive consumer attitudes about farmers present a unique opportunity for agriculture Max Armstrong offers insight from a public relations executive sharing that farmers...
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New trading venue hopes to make RIN trading more transparent
OTC Direct is an online trading platform set to go live Dec. 2 with at least 35 companies. By Kim ChipmanThe U.S. market for biofuel credits has long drawn calls for reform over lack of transparency....
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China on track to be top U.S. export market
Even with recent buying spree, meeting target of phase one trade deal would be uphill climb. By Kim Chipman and Michael HirtzerChina is projected to once again to become the top U.S. agricultural...
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Peterson, Stabenow call for transition to proceed
Duo of agricultural leaders cite potential harm to farmers, ranchers, consumers from delay in presidential transition. Joe Biden has been recognized as the "apparent winner" of the Nov. 3 election,...
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Trend toward lower use rate for pesticides continues
Hi-Tech Farming: Newer formulations of existing chemistry feature lower use rates. Vantacor insecticide from FMC Corp. received registration from U.S. EPA in fall 2020. It features Rynaxypyr, the same...
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Online tool tracks GHG emissions
Tool developed by Cornell University, in partnership with Walmart, Environmental Defense Fund and The Nature Conservancy. Cornell University researchers have developed an online greenhouse gas...
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Pac-Man, Caterpillar part of precision demo
A three-dimensional tool for mapping out dig sites gets a demonstration with a giant maze game board, and a remote-control skid-steer demo. This column is mostly focused on farm equipment and trends —...
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Farm Progress America, November 25, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at the challenge of consolidation in agriculture Max Armstrong observes that during this Thanksgiving week that our food supply is abundant and safe. Yet Max shares insight...
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Future of elections will take work
Commentary: Trustworthy and verifiable election results are critical, but why does it have to be so hard? Our faith in the integrity of our elections is at an all-time low. It is not because a...
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Lost and found
The tale of a beloved pocketknife, lost, then found — and the siblings who (sometimes) like each other enough to help out. A few weeks ago, Nathan, 15, came in our office about 9 o’clock one night,...
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USDA to extend school meal flexibilities
Rule restores schools' flexibility for flavored and low-fat milk, whole grain and sodium requirements. In line with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s promise to serve America’s children well...
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