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Farm Progress America, December 29, 2020
Max Armstrong reports on how the impact of the pandemic will continue into the New Year. Max Armstrong continues his look at the outlook for 2021 from CoBank which reports that the impact of the...
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Rangeland Summit to go virtual in 2021
The four-afternoon event Jan. 26-29 will focus on high- and low-tech solutions for rangelands. The 2021 Rangeland Summit will feature four afternoons of online speakers sharing high-tech and low-tech...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 29, 2020
Steve Alexander talks about a winter storm, frost-quakes, rural fire crews and more. Iowa is to take the brunt of a winter storm.There were calls to Wisconsin police about explosions. Turns out they...
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USDA, HHS release dietary guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025
This most recent release provides the most up-to-date evidence on dietary behaviors that promote health and may help prevent chronic disease. Nutrition in America took a major step forward today with...
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China lags U.S. trade deal target
The deadline is just weeks away, but a look at imports shows the country may have to make up for lost time. China is far away from meeting its U.S. trade-deal commitments, with the latest data showing...
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Hyperspectral imagery firm wants tech available for all
HinaLea is combining deep imaging with systems that make it easier to take action with the information provided. What humans see is a pretty wide range of visible light, but anyone who has looked at a...
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Farm Progress America, December 30, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at the changing economic picture for the livestock industry Max Armstrong reports on the challenges facing the livestock industry. With corn and soymeal prices rising, swine, beef...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 30, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about catalytic converter theft, soybean and corn futures prices, tractor and combine sales and more. Missouri police arrested a man who had a stolen catalytic...
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USDA ERS explores COVID-19 impact on rural areas
Age, distance to health care facilities and lack of insurance make rural residents more vulnerable to COVID-19. COVID-19 has left no corner of the United States untouched, according to the latest...
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First day to last: Orion at home
Slideshow: On Orion Samuelson’s last day at WGN, take a look around his home office at 68 years’ worth of people, places and perspectives. Plus, find links to each story in this series. Orion...
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Unique building system introduced for post-frame construction
Slideshow: FBi Buildings can construct roof and wall frames on the ground and then lift them into place. If you’ve recently seen a crew constructing what looked like a giant roof for a new building...
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Farm Progress America, December 31, 2020
Max Armstrong reports on one economic influence to watch in 2021 – The Federal Reserve Max Armstrong continues his look at the economy ahead, with the help of CoBank. One area to keep an eye on is the...
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Winter hazelnut meeting to discuss research, tariffs
The online meeting is set for Jan. 21. The Nut Growers Society of Oregon’s virtual winter meeting Jan. 21 will feature discussions on Oregon State University hazelnut research, a hazelnut stewardship...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 31, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about a cold case in Indiana, a farm accident, climbing COVID-19 infection rates and more. In 2012, an Indiana man was murdered during a robbery, and video was...
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The calm before Brexit's border storm
At 11 p.m. Dec. 31, Brexit gets real, with departure bringing a host of new regulations and customs paperwork. By Lizzy Burden and Richard WeissOn the day the U.K. makes its final break with the...
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Argentine soy workers reach deal to end strike
Nearly three-week-long strike supported soybean prices; the deal with workers includes 35% salary increase in 2020. By Ignacio Olivera Doll, Isis Almeida and Tatiana FreitasArgentine soybean workers...
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Farm Progress America, January 1, 2021
Max Armstrong shares a look at one area that needs attention in 2021: Improving broadband access in the country Max Armstrong shares insight on one issue that became evident in 2020 – the Digital...
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EPA releases river quality snapshot
EPA seeking input on National Aquatic Resource Survey to improve future assessments. A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency, National Rivers and Streams Assessment (NRSA) 2013-2014: A...
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MORNING-Midwest Digest, January 1, 2021
Steve Alexander sits in for Max Armstrong sharing news of a different kind of Rose Bowl, help for grain bin entrapment and backyard chickens Sitting in for Max Armstrong, Steve Alexander reports that...
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MIDDAY-Midwest Digest, January 1, 2021
Steve Alexander, sitting in for Max Armstrong, reports on an odd Rose Bowl, grain bin entrapment, closing commodity prices and one big tip For the holiday, Steve Alexander is sitting in for Max...
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