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Nitrogen-fixing corn is farming’s holy grail. But when?
Groundbreaking research could dramatically lower farmer costs and protect groundwater.Around the turn of the last century German chemists Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch advanced a moonshot idea that...
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Farm Progress America, April 8, 2019
Max Armstrong looks back on the life of a New York dairy farmer Max Armstrong shares the story of an upcoming funeral for a 93-year-old dairy farmer from New York, Henry Synakowski. Max looks back on...
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USDA invests to upgrade rural electric systems
13 states receive $485 million to rebuild 2,635 miles of transmission line USDA is investing $485 million to upgrade rural electric systems and reduce energy costs. The funding includes nearly $7.1...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 8, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about gas prices, trade talks with China, hunting laws and community volunteers. Gas prices continue to rise, going up 50¢ a gallon in the last 90 days.U.S. and Chinese trade...
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SDSU, UW-Madison win 'Bot Shot' title
Students from 7 universities challenged to build robot capable of mastering variety of basketball shots. South Dakota State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison earned the title of Land...
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Strip-grazing milo cuts cow feed cost in half
Cattle producers should consider planting a field of milo this spring to use for fall and winter feed. Larry Ware strip-grazed a field of milo this winter and cut his feed cost in half.After a dry...
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HitchPin app helps match farmers with service providers
Trevor McKeeman, the app’s creator, describes it as “AirBnB for agriculture.” Think of it as AirBnB for agriculture.That’s how Trevor McKeeman describes his app HitchPin, which matches farmers looking...
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Farm Progress America, April 9, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on a millennial dairy farmer and their operation Max Armstrong offers a look at a Forbes story about a millennial dairy farmer that offered a look at the business and how...
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Company creates new product category
A new way to deliver nutritional support to seed would replace talc in the planter or refine seed treatment. The seed business has been hard at work on new ways to maximize production, from protecting...
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USDA crop progress: Corn plantings at 2%
USDA also updated spring wheat planting progress, winter wheat conditions and more. Corn planting progress has reached 2%, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress report released Monday afternoon....
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Innovative harvester gets new tools
Tribine Harvester files a patent for a system that sequesters carbon. The innovative combine-grain cart mashup machine that is the Tribine Harvester has been turning heads for the past few years at...
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Bayer releases more safety study reports
Release is part of Transparency Initiative as Bayer deals with lawsuits challenging safety of glyphosate. All 107 Bayer-owned glyphosate safety study reports that were submitted to the European Food...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the upcoming spring blizzard, planting pace, a motorcycle accident and gun violence. A spring snow storm is headed for the Upper Midwest, and locations in South Dakota and...
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Agronomist answers questions about strip-grazing milo
Farmers want to know if they should worry about nitrates and prussic acid. Planting milo for strip-grazing as winter feed is a novel idea for many livestock producers, and one that comes with many...
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WTO delivers mixed ruling in softwood lumber dispute
The ruling marks the latest stage in a decades-long disagreement between the United States and Canada. by Bryce BaschukThe World Trade Organization on Tuesday said the U.S. violated international...
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Helping Nebraska producers in need
In the aftermath of the flooding disaster, donors have stepped up to help the state's farmers and ranchers. This spring, Nebraska has seen what has been described as the most widespread disaster in...
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USDA blasts Washington Post
Article says the Trump administration plans to give the pork industry more power over safety inspections at processing plants. by Mario ParkerDonald Trump is known for his attacks against the...
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New program to innovate how farmers, retailers interact
WinField United is piloting an entirely new way to connect with customers — and while it’s web-based, that farmer relationship still matters. Outside of agriculture, there’s a change going on in the...
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Agencies collaborate to reduce food waste
USDA, FDA and EPA release 6-point strategy to reduce food waste. The USDA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a federal interagency strategy to...
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It's time to get your CSP application in
Applications accepted throughout the year, but apply by May 10, 2019, to be considered for 2019 funding. The Natural Resources Conservation Service announced the next deadline for Conservation...
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