MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 1, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a shootout on a freeway, traffic fatality rates, beef packing competition problems, a burned barn and a couple dying together. A shootout occured on I70 in St. Louis...
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Improved commodity prices, federal aid improve outlook
Ag credit conditions mixed for federal reserve districts in heartland. Pandemic-relief aid along with mostly bountiful harvests and a slight recovery in prices have painted an optimistic picture for...
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Book cottonseed early if feeding cattle
The cotton crop is expected to be smaller than the previous season. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s October cotton and wool outlook report, cotton production is estimated at 17.0...
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EPA sued over failing to submit biofuel blending levels
Deadline to set RVO missed with inaction ahead of the Nov. 30 cutoff. Growth Energy submitted a notice of intent to sue letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its failure to...
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K-State livestock judging team takes championship
Livestock judging win is Kansas State University’s 15th, but the first win since 1998. Kansas State University returned to the pinnacle of livestock judging in the United States when its team captured...
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Ag Economy Barometer drops 16 points in November 2020
Farmers remain optimistic about making large investments for their operations, but are less optimistic about trade with China. The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 16 points from...
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More than 700K CFAP2 applications approved
USDA has paid farmers more than $11.1 billion in Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 aid; deadline to apply is Dec. 11. The deadline to apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 and the Dairy...
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Farm Progress America, December 2, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on the need to create a 'financial inventory' for your farm Max Armstrong looks at insight from the University of Nebraska concerning an important farm inventory to...
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Nomination period open for 2022 World Food Prize
The World Food Prize is the highest honor an individual can receive in recognition of work in providing food for all. The 2022 nomination period is now open for the internationally renowned World Food...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 2, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about coal, the soybean market, farmer sentiment, Lake Michigan water levels and more. Coal as an energy source is rapidly diminishing in stature. U.S. coal production peaked years...
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Scott gets nod for House Ag Committee chairmanship
Georgia representative chosen to take over leadership position with absence of Rep. Collin Peterson. The House Democratic Steering Committee selected Rep. David Scott of Georgia over Rep. Jim Costa of...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 2, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about land owner obligations, the new House Ag Committee chair, farmer sentiment and coal facts. Property land owners' obligations haven't been put on hold, and are being impacted...
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Grain Standards Reauthorization Act heads to President
Five-year reauthorization provides certainty for grain inspection and weighing systems. Given the critical importance of the United States’ grain weighing and inspection system to competitiveness in...
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Farm like you mean it with these tillage tools
What’s New: Here are several versatile tillage tools designed for durable performance. You can till however you choose with several of the new tillage tools introduced recently by companies that know...
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Does soybean stubble have grazing value?
Cattle usually like the scattered soybeans on the ground more than the residue. In livestock country, it’s not that uncommon to see cows grazing soybean stubble during the late fall and winter months,...
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Farm Progress America, December 3, 2020
Max Armstrong explores an interesting opportunity for agriculture – the new consumer Max Armstrong shares insight on an opportunity for agriculture – engaging Generation Z, that group of consumers...
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BASF commits to sustainability targets
BASF joins ADM, Corteva Agriscience and others who have unveiled plans to boost sustainability. BASF has committed to targets to boost sustainable agriculture by 2030, joining the ranks of other...
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Direct payments boost net farm income 43%
USDA Economic Research Service releases latest information on farm income, which shows direct government payments more than doubled year-over-year. Direct government payments to farmers and ranchers...
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Bright future lies ahead for sorghum
Sorghum Focus: Sorghum farmers need to be in position to take advantage of opportunities that lie ahead. I am incredibly bullish on U.S. agriculture. During both good times and bad times, I look for...
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Politics in ’21: Part gridlock, part compromise?
Changes in USDA, agricultural committee leadership could affect farm legislation. With a new president and razor-thin margins in both houses of Congress, the political landscape in 2021 could portend...
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