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Launching a new tractor tech platform
New Holland debuts the latest version of its Genesis tractor, which is centered on innovation. It seems like it wasn’t long ago that New Holland rolled out its Genesis brand, when in fact it has been...
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Raise your invasive species awareness
Webinars planned during National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Tired of seeing invasive species invading your field, woodlot or lake? There are several educational events planned during the 20th...
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John Deere trains employees at remote Florida facility
Four years ago, John Deere began sending its dealers and salespeople (and sometimes customers) from around the country to this vast mix of wetlands and grass prairies. Off Highway 528, turn right on...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 26, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some history on a group focused on sorghum Max Armstrong offers some insight on the National Sorghum Producers, which has been at work for more than 60 years to promote the crop....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 26, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Chicago mayor election, a car vs. train accident, trade talks and Walmart greeter changes. Chicago is holding an election today for its new mayor.Was ice a factor in the...
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Does Trump's WTO policy put farmers in crosshairs?
Trump administration withholds WTO appointments, limiting ability of appellate body. by Bryce BaschukDonald Trump’s attack on the World Trade Organization has U.S. farmers worried that the president’s...
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Perdue unveils more humane chicken slaughter process
Perdue is starting to use a catching machine, roomier crates and stunning system. by Deena Shanker and Lydia MulvanyFor a new generation of concerned consumers, every stop their food makes between...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 26, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a gun attachment ban, the weekend snowstorm impact, the death of an actress and washing your hands to stay healthy. A federal judge says the Trump Administration can go ahead...
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Hog prices ready for warmup
Hog Outlook: Record pork and total meat supplies remain a concern, even with the strong U.S. economy. Winter temperatures and hog prices were both low earlier this year. Hog prices got off to a bad...
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Partnership aims to bring autonomy to crop production
Anomaly Detection service designed to catch problems in the field before the naked eye can see them. Last November, Valmont Industries hosted an Ag Tech Summit, where irrigation professionals, ag tech...
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How NASA revolutionized farming
From GPS to autosteer to drought monitors, aerospace has had a big impact on what you do every day.Jim Bridenstine stands like an Eagle Scout before a crowd at the 2019 World Ag Expo, sharing...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 27, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at work by one group pushing what it will take to boost soybean exports Max Armstrong offers some insight on soybean exports, which hit a record in the 2017-2018 market year. But...
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Pondering ag innovation for the future
Hard not to focus on technology during farm shows, but it’s more than big data and connectivity An odd thing happened during this year’s National Farm Machinery Show, at least for a guy who’s been...
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Bayer increases sales and earnings
'We have set the right course for the future,' board chairman Werner Baumann said. Bayer’s net income declined, while core earnings per share beat expectations as the company successfully completed the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 27, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the Chicago mayor election, a bus crash, contemptuous words, automaker jobs and an old home. The Chicago mayor race was split between 14 candidates, and...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 27, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about Commodity Classic, an old home, African swine flu, a bus crash and a star of the basketball team. Commodity Classic is this week. An Illinois home had to...
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U.S. wins WTO dispute against China's ag policies
WTO will publish ruling Feb. 28 on case in which U.S. alleges Chinese subsidies exceeded the limits China agreed to when it joined the WTO. by Bryce BaschukU.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer...
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Much to do before China, U.S. trade war is resolved
Lighthizer says the issues between the U.S. and China 'are too serious to be resolved with promises of additional purchases.' by Jenny Leonard and Andrew MayedaThe U.S. is pushing for a trade deal...
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Beating back the grasshopper hordes
This invasive, hungry pest continues its devastating ways. But there are options. Farmers and ranchers in northern Utah battle swarms of voracious grasshoppers each year. The damage adds up: A single...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 28, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the recent meeting of the National Association of Wheat Growers and top priorities for that group Max Armstrong offers a look at the National Association of Wheat Growers whose...
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