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Top 10 Western Farmer-Stockman stories of 2018
From hay innovations to seed selling, sustainability to pardons, these are the most-read stories this year. Covering so many farm-related issues this year, the staff at Western Farmer-Stockman shared...
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What USDA functions continue in event of shutdown
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue details what continues, what doesn't. If President Trump isn’t able to reach agreement with Congress and the federal government shuts down, certain USDA activities...
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Take another look at sunflowers in 2019
Sunflowers could be profitable in the new year. Saying the past marketing year for commodities was challenging is probably an understatement. Mother Nature is enough of a challenge each growing...
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Kochia resistant to dicamba, fluroxypyr found in western Kansas
K-State scientist identifies Kochia with multiple resistances near Garden City and Hays. Stewardship is the way to win the fight to keep herbicides effective against stubborn weeds, and it is more...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 24, 2018
Max Armstrong looks at the changing market for real Christmas trees Max Armstrong shares that there was a shortage of real Christmas trees for 2018, and the cause was the Great Recession of 2008 which...
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Max Armstrong talks about tragedies close to Christmas, a smaller South American soybean crop, holiday weather and gold in red kettles. Tragedies close to Christmas grab us. There was one in Missouri...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 24, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about red kettle finds, Chinese tariffs, South America soybean estimates and paying off layoff balances at Walmarts around the country. Red kettle season ends today. In...
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Dairy farmers ask Trump for help this Christmas Eve
Dairy coalition asks Trump to buy the 1.4 billion pounds of cheese that is sitting in cold storage facilities throughout the U.S. and give it to people in need. The American Dairy Coalition penned...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 25, 2018
Max Armstrong offers a special farm-focused Christmas story Max Armstrong shares a special edition of The Night Before Christmast – the Farm Edition. He offers a reading of a special holiday story to...
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MORNING-Midwest Digest-12-25-18
Max Armstrong offers some insight into a special Christmas personality Max Armstrong reports on his effort to get an interview with Santa Clause, but turns to a different source for quotes from the...
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USDA ERS issued more than 300 products in 2018
Research products aim to enhance the public’s understanding of agriculture and food issues that affect everyone’s daily lives. USDA’s Economic Research Service produced more than 300 research,...
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USDA reviews trade highlights of 2018
USDA efforts resulted in new or expanded market access for numerous U.S. farm products in 2018. USDA forged ahead to expand export opportunities and diversify markets for U.S. farm and food products...
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MIDDAY-MidwestDigest-12-25-18
Max Armstrong continues his look at a special interview with Santa Claus Max Armstrong continues his look at a special interview with Santa Clause from the Bureau County Republican (IL) newspaper....
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 26, 2018
Max Armstrong shares insight on a USDA move to relocate offices out of the D.C. area Max Armstrong looks at the move by USDA to relocate offices of the Economic Research Service and the National...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 26, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about the upcoming blizzard and a warm Christmas, China and ethanol, as well as an actor's ties to Iowa. Some will spend the day bracing for snow tomorrow. There's blizzard...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 26, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about blizzard conditions and safety practices, TPP, pork fever and Christmas programming on TV. It'll be blizzard conditions in the plains and upper midwest. Be safe, especially...
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SARE helps ag communities meet challenges
Every region, every farm requires different approach to sustainability. There is no universal vision for agricultural sustainability in the United States—every region, every farm may require a...
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Maryland farmer battles Mother Nature to win corn yield contest
Drew Haines got a 366.28-bushel yield in the no-till/strip-till non-irrigated category. Maryland farmer Drew Haines isn’t used to being on the sidelines during harvest.An emergency surgery to correct...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 27, 2018
Max Armstrong shares insight from the Secretary of Agriculture on a proposed office relocation for two divisions Max Armstrong looks further at a move by USDA to relocate two key offices. Max looks at...
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Crop startup gets financial boost
Hi-Fidelity Genetics is a computation crop breeding company bringing new tech to the industry, Corporate funding announcements for agriculture-focused startups are more common than ever, but digging...
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