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Cargill, Heifer International partner to help farmers
Hatching Hope Global Initiative aims to help farmers in India, Mexico and Kenya. A new initiative lead by Cargill and Heifer International aims to improve the nutrition and economic livelihoods of 100...
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ARS survey finds almost no drug residues in pork kidneys
A total of 1,040 pork kidneys purchased from 4 Midwest grocery stores tested for residues. In a basic survey of more than a thousand pork kidney samples, almost no veterinary drug residues were found...
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WSU top-ranked in USDA expenditures
In the 2017 fiscal year, researchers spent more than $50 million on a wide range of programs. Investing in research is a key role of USDA. The department works with a range of contractors and...
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Conservation nominees sought
The Utah Leopold Conservation Award is looking for a few good men or women who are focused on preserving private lands. The Leopold Conservation Award, presented by the Sand County Foundation, is a...
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Growers, water districts turn to remote monitoring
As water scarcity and resource management have become increasingly critical, getting the most timely, accurate readings available from those meters is becoming more important than ever. Propeller flow...
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Milk production continues to slow
Dairy Outlook: That’s good news for improved prices. Good news for improved milk prices is milk production continues to slow, says Bob Cropp, University of Wisconsin-Madison dairy economist.“For the...
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Did Trump's solar panel tariffs help industry?
The one clear winner is an American manufacturer with plants in Vietnam and Malaysia. by Will Wade and Brian EckhouseIt’s been a little over a year since President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on...
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China is back in the market for hogs
African swine fever takes toll on Chinese hog herd. by Lydia Mulvany and Michael HirtzerThere are finally enough signs of an emerging pork catastrophe in China to propel prices and get funds to turn...
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7 steps to protect stored grain in spring
As temperatures rise in spring, stored grain needs to be dried, aerated and watched. As outdoor temperatures rise this spring, there are seven things you need to do to prevent stored grain from...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about more China corn purchases, gray wolf relocation, dog rescues and a late birthday card. Will flooding bring Chinese to our door for more corn?A U.S.-Canadian team has...
View ArticleCongress urged to fund Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
Eligible programs include farm helplines and websites, training programs and workshops, outreach services, and home delivery of assistance. National Farmers Union and a broad coalition of farm and...
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Tillage tools rely on precision tech for efficiency
Slideshow: These four machines push the frontier on what you can do with tillage. The John Deere RWA wheel disk or the Allis-Chalmers 11-foot wheel disk arriving on your grandpa’s farm was a big deal....
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Deadline extended for energy project support
The Colorado Department of Agriculture and the Colorado Energy Office have funding available for efficiency and renewable projects. Investing in energy projects, whether for increased efficiency or in...
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Trending up, but still down
The long record of soft dairy prices doesn’t look to be over, with profitability not likely this year. After four years of depressed milk prices, the first months of 2019 brought some cents. All-milk...
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Farm Progress America, March 26, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a guiding document for the Army Corps of Engineers and its role in the 2019 floods Max Armstrong looks at the Master Water Control Manual, which guides the Army Corps of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 26, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flood recovery, low farm income, keeping troopers safe and a personalized McDonalds experience. There's been some flood recovery progress, and Nebraska is down to less than...
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Sign-up underway for Margin Protection Program for Dairy
LGM-Dairy is an insurance product that provides protection when feed costs rise or milk prices drop. Dairy producers who elected to participate in the Livestock Gross Margin for Dairy Cattle Program...
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Nominations sought for Agriculture Statistics Advisory Committee
The completed application must be received by March 29. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is seeking nominations to the Advisory Committee on Agriculture Statistics. Members of this...
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ADM lowers profit outlook due to winter weather
Snow and rain storms, flooding disrupt business operations. Archer Daniels Midland Company says extreme winter weather is affecting its North American operations. It issued the following statement on...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 26, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flood damage in Iowa and Nebraska, as well as advice about damaged crops and dress codes impacting work. Two ag officials are touring flood damage in their home states of...
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