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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the weather making people miserable, food safety guidelines and state troopers being hit on the road. People are miserable because of the weather.The federal government is...
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Ag Economy Barometer declines 7 points in February 2019
Farmers still see farmland as a good investment and they're more optimistic about future of ag exports. By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierThe Ag Economy Barometer declined 7 points to a reading...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about pharma bankruptcy, wheat market and exports, reigning in the anti-vax movement and mapping tornado tragedies. Purdue Pharma is in the news today, seeking bankruptcy.Wheat...
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U.S. moves to terminate special trading status for India, Turkey
These changes will be enacted by Presidential Proclamation at least 60 days after Congress is notified. The United States intends to terminate India’s and Turkey’s designations as beneficiary...
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Beef prices expected to decline by summer
Harsh winter weather could affect cattle market throughout 2019. Harsh weather conditions prevailing across many important cattle-feeding areas are not only affecting beef output, but also could be...
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Wine group recognizes leading members
Washington Winegrowers Association highlights efforts of those who promote the industry. Major association events are a time to recognize those people who step up and go the extra distance for a group...
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Farm Progress America, March 6, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at one sticking point in the 2019 planting season – fertilizer prices Max Armstrong offers insight from Bryce Knorr, Farm Futures, about the crop fertilizer situation, which could...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about depression, teen suicide rates and mental health, as well as a trade deal and the accuracy of Punxsutawney Phil. The FDA has approved a nasal spray anti-depressant.A survey...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the gray wolf, a ground water debate, protecting the hog population, America's best airport and Luke Perry. The federal government is going to lift the protection of the gray...
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USDA stepping up to protect country from ASF invasion
In coordination with the pork industry, USDA has enhanced activities to intensify multi-agency efforts toward the prevention of ASF’s entry into the United States. The USDA today announces additional...
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Payment triggered in Dairy Margin Coverage program
Dairy Margin Coverage program replaces Margin Protection Program for Dairy in the 2018 Farm Bill. The January 2019 income over feed cost margin was $7.99 per hundredweight, triggering the first...
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Farmers keep looking on the bright side
Another Voice: No Pollyanna here, but farm attitudes at shows seem upbeat. There’s a song in the irreverent play “Spamalot” by the Monty Python folks called “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”...
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Farm Progress America, March 7, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a challenge for farmers: food company marketing that pushes fear of some foods Max Armstrong shares that the Secretary of Agriculture has come up with an interesting phrase –...
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’19 Pig Farmers of Tomorrow ready to share industry story
Recipients recognized as leaders of the next generation of American pig farmers. The U.S. pork industry message will be in good hands this next year as three busy “Bs” will be spreading the good news...
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Trump administration seeks to slash renewable energy funding
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy would see its budget cut by 70%. by Ari NatterThe Trump administration is again seeking severe cuts to the U.S. Energy Department division charged...
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USDA, FDA announce plan to regulate cell-cultured food
National Cattlemen's Beef Association praises the plan. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration released a formal agreement to address the regulatory oversight...
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Research shows Renewable Fuel Standard harms the environment
RFS said to harm environment New research conducted by the University of California-Davis, Kansas State University, and University of Wisconsin reveals that the Renewable Fuel Standard and its...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 7, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a sink hold at the Louisville zoo, the death of a firefighter, National Ag Day, strokes and David Clark. Officials are trying to figure out what caused a sink hole a the...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 7, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a bus crash, net farm income, gun ownership laws, ice jams and new leads to an old disappearance in South Dakota. Students in Aurora, Ind., are recovering from a bus crash....
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4 tips to ensure on-farm research success
Simplicity, consistency, replication and accuracy are all vital to on-farm research. By Jen Nelson“The purpose of conducting field crop research is to come up with fact-based answers to farming’s...
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