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MOU recognizes multi-year effort to build relationships
Joint investment by Missouri Corn and the Regional Livestock Pork Producers Union of Sonora facilitates DDGS trade. The U.S. Grains Council, the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and the Regional...
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2019 DFA Accelerator participants announced
7 companies will participate in program that mentors entrepreneurs in ag tech and dairy food products. Seven companies will participate in the 2019 DFA Accelerator program. These seven companies will...
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Don't move a Hungry Pest
Hungry Pests attack trees, plants and agriculture, costing the United States about $40 billion each year. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue declared April “Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness...
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USDA crop progress: It begins again
Winter wheat conditions, cotton planting progress kicks off 2019’s reports. Corn and soybean planting are still weeks away for much of the central U.S., so some other row crops take center stage for...
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Farm Progress America, April 2, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight into a move to relocate two USDA divisions out of Washington, D.C. Max Armstrong looks into the move by the Trump Administration to relocate the Economic Research Service...
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Disaster aid in limbo
Flood, wildfire and hurricane disaster aid tied up in battle over relief for Puerto Rico. by Erik WassonSenate Democrats blocked a $13.5 billion Republican disaster aid bill, contending it lacks...
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GHG emissions from ethanol 39% lower than gasoline
USDA study says improvements at ethanol refineries and on-farm conservation practices reduce GHG emissions. A USDA study finds greenhouse gas emissions from corn-based ethanol are about 39% less than...
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NCGA offers BMPs to protect bees
BMPs identify potential effects at each stage of corn production and recommend mitigation. A new list of best management practices to protect bees and other pollinators in and around cornfields is...
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Will Trump close the U.S.-Mexican border?
DFA asks Congress to keep border open for dairy exports. President Trump’s threat to close the U.S. border with Mexico would have a far-reaching impact.A border closure could immediately hike prices...
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Agencies collaborate to lead on food waste reduction
What strategies are you using to be sure there is #nowastedfood at your house? The EPA, USDA and FDA are calling for greater collaboration with public, private and nonprofit partners to educate and...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 2, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about regulatory impact on pipeline spills, vegetarian burgers, the wheat crop and honoring a fallen policeman. A regulatory agency needs to take another look at plans to deal with...
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Workshop targets food safety training
Ahead of compliance inspections on Nevada farms, the program aims to help prep operations. Food safety with produce has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, with worries over contamination...
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Progress in trade talks, but deal remains elusive
Trade talks underway between U.S. and China in Washington. by Enda Curran and Saleha MohsinPresident Donald Trump’s top economic adviser touted progress in high-level talks with China, but cautioned...
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Problems in China may boost beef market
African swine fever opens an opportunity for beef sales and a price increase. There still is a lot of uncertainty regarding African swine fever in China and other countries and its effect on world...
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Don't rush in assessing equipment affected by flooding
Keep these things in mind when using, buying or selling equipment after a flood. At the peak of the flood events in March, more than 75% of Nebraska counties had declared an emergency because of...
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Ag Economy Barometer declines 3 points in March 2019
59% of producers said they expect their farm’s 2019 financial performance to be about the same as in 2018. By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierIncreasing concerns about future economic conditions...
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Trump takes to Twitter to warn 'if no action, border . . . will close'
Trump dials back his threat to close U.S.-Mexico border on Tuesday, but renews it on Wednesday. by Mike DorningU.S. auto production would grind to a halt in a week, while pork producers and dairy...
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New farmers.gov features launched
New features help with H2A applications and USDA farm loans. USDA launched two new features on farmers.gov to help customers manage their farm loans and navigate the application process for H2A...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about changes in the freight rail system, as well as the super tornado outbreak forty-five years ago. The freight rail system may be changing, scheduling railroad departures....
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Ranchers get training for DIY range monitoring
A University of Idaho Extension program aims to empower those using rangeland to track its use. Public rangelands are a great Western resource. Ranchers running cattle on those lands know they are the...
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