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Dairy group seeks USDA extension for DMC signups
USDA asked to extend deadline for another month to encourage additional sign ups for Dairy Margin Coverage. The National Milk Producers Federation urged USDA to extend signup for the 2021 Dairy Margin...
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National Pork Board study shows growth opportunities abroad
Two new reports detail how the U.S. could increase exports to Vietnam and the Philippines in the aftermath of COVID-19 and ASF. As U.S. pork exports continue to break records in 2020, new reports from...
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Secretary Perdue downplays future government support
Ag secretary says set asides not effective and warns against ongoing ad hoc assistance. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has overseen a huge influx of government payments during his four-year tenure...
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Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the cabinet of President-elect Joe Biden, a police investigator who died, Dan Gable and a tree in the Wisconsin capital building. The Midwest will be...
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15 wheat variety genomes sequenced
Researchers at K-State announce the completion of a genome sequencing project. Wheat breeders all over the world just gained a major new scientific resource.On Nov 25, Kansas State University...
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Winter tetany a possible problem in beef cattle
The disorder can occur when cattle are being fed harvested forages. Grass tetany is considered a problem that usually occurs when cattle or sheep are eating lush, spring grass or annual cereal forages...
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Biofuels coalition challenges EPA’s refinery exemptions
Small refinery exemptions allowed with 31 refineries under legal challenge from August 2019 decision. In August 2019, EPA granted 31 extension petitions for the 2018 compliance year, covering 1.43...
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National Farm Machinery show delayed
Organizers push big show and Championship Tractor Pull back to March 31-April 3 The pandemic has caused the rescheduling or cancellation of several major in-person agricultural events. The latest is...
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Farm Progress America, December 9, 2020
Max Armstrong reports on moves by China that could cut into that country's record meat imports Max Armstrong notes that China imports of meat could slow in 2021. Max reports that testing procedures...
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Scaled-down bull sales to proceed in person
The annual Red Bluff and Klamath Falls events are considered essential business activities. Amanda Bradshaw’s first Red Bluff Bull and Gelding Sale as manager will be considerably different from all...
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What Orion means on the farm
Listeners tune in and share their memories of Orion Samuelson, marking his 60-year retirement from WGN Radio. What do you think of when you hear the name Orion Samuelson? Do you hear “Samuelson Sez”...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 9, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about Tom Vilsack, body storage for COVID deaths, helping out during COVID, remembering a mail carrier and finding a wallet in the dump. Tom Vilsack is said to...
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Anticipation: Where the barn cat gets it right
Sure, we’re probably all a little more well-fed than the average barn cat, but we’re an awful lot alike in other ways. In the tree just outside my window, a barn cat is making his way up the branches....
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Future ag trade will promote justice, sustainability
Agreements between governments and private contracts will stress consumer values, ex-officials say. As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes and governments begin to focus on other areas of need such as...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Dollar General expansion, reactions to secretary of ag choice Tom Vilsack and a family-owned radio station. Dollar General is expanding at 20 new stores a week.Farm...
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Report assess impact of COVID-19 on consumer behaviors
The “State of the Consumer” report highlights opportunities, impact of COVID-19 on beef demand. The number of consumers who say they intend to eat beef at least weekly increased from 67 percent to 72...
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Bunge CEO forecasts higher earnings
Trading margins have returned for Bunge and its rivals as China loads up on U.S. crops. By Isis AlmeidaBunge Ltd., one of the world’s top agricultural commodities trader, surged to a two-year high...
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Biden chooses Vilsack to return as ag secretary
Obama’s 8-year agricultural secretary returns to again head up USDA with new goals. After days of speculation and anonymous sources, President-elect Joe Biden officially announced that he has asked...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a national anthem solo at a basketball game, EDF's praise for Tom Vilsack and a family-owned radio station in Indiana. Almost all of the 4,500 people of Waverly, Ohio, have...
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Vilsack pick slammed on Twitter
Commodity groups generally happy with Biden's pick, but Twitter lit up with opposition to "industrial food lobbyist" returning to lead agency. Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has been...
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