China warns it will retaliate if Trump follows through on tariff threat
Trump has said he will raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods from 10% to 25% Friday. by Shannon Pettypiece and Ye XieThe U.S. and China sent conflicting signals over trade, with President...
View ArticlePOET campaign urges federal support for ethanol
World's largest biofuels producer purchases six-figure campaign. POET, LLC, is launching a major advertising campaign urging leaders in the nation’s capital to confront the economic crisis in rural...
View ArticleSystem links diverse information into single tool
Farmers Edge has launched its In-Cab Tool, which pulls together data from multiple machines. If there’s one lament farmers share when talking ag technology, it’s the challenge of bringing together...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 9, 2019
Max Armstrong digs into the latest USDA report on 2019 food prices Max Armstrong looks at USDA’s look at future food prices. The predicted rise in food prices is less than 2%, which is below the...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, May 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about measles, more rain, a new use for an old plant and a baby boom at a Nebraska hospital. The number of measles cases continues to rise. More rain fell across the heartland...
View ArticleFarm income continues to slide
The Agricultural Finance Monitor has marked a decline for 21 consecutive quarters Low commodity prices continue to suppress Midwest and Mid-South farm incomes, according to the latest Agricultural...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about more rain and flooding, compaction problems, markets and unhappy Ford customers. Rain and flooding continue from Wisconsin to Texas.Agronomists warn farmers to make sure soil...
View ArticleCNH leader says trade tension is 'poison for us'
U.S. trade drama is negative, CEO Hubertus Muehlhaeuser says, while his Brexit outlook is more positive. by Lydia Mulvany and Isis AlmeidaThe absence of trade deals has the potential to be...
View ArticleUSDA disaster loans available in 8 states
Producers who suffered loss of buildings and livestock due to floods, blizzard may apply for low-interest loans. Producers in select counties in Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North...
View ArticleVice President Pence hints at more farm aid
In a visit to a Minnesota farm, Vice President Mike Pence said the Trump Administration is looking for more aid for farmers if it has to raise Chinese tariffs. The Trump Administration is prepared to...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - May 10, 2019
Ag Economy Barometer declines, Bernie Sanders proposes breaking up ag monopolies and researchers flee ERS. Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven agricultural stories from this week.1. The Ag...
View ArticleColorado ag department names new communications director
Mary Peck takes on the role of reaching out to communities and sharing information. The new leadership team at the Colorado Department of Agriculture is shaping up. Commissioner of Agriculture Kate...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks floods, high water and barge grain traffic challenges Max Armstrong talks about the challenge floods have created for moving grain down the river. Max offers a look at hindered...
View ArticleTrump raises Chinese tariffs to 25%
China has said it will be forced to retaliate; little progress reported in Thursday's trade talks. by Shawn Donnan, Jennifer Jacobs and Kevin HamlinPresident Donald Trump boosted tariffs Friday on...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, May 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a weekend food drive, store closings, drought, cheap soybeans and Mother's Day dining out. The Stamp Out Hunger food drive is tomorrow.Retail chains have closed more stores...
View ArticleRep. Peterson responds to vice president’s USMCA challenge
The Minnesota representative said that he will ask the House to vote on the new trade deal. Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., has a fiery response to a challenge that Vice President Mike Pence issued to...
View ArticleTwice-delayed tariffs now enacted
Updated: More trade aid may be in the works for U.S. farmers. Updated 1:48 p.m. May 10Reuters is reporting that a new trade aid package for farmers may be in the works. In Japan for ag discussions...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, May 11, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson hear about late planting, China trade and spend some time with John Deere's great, great, great grandson who touts his mother's work. Part 1Note: The video...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, May 13, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about obesity, lack of hay and people sickened at Milwaukee Buck's party. (audio) Did you happen to catch that report that said obesity is more of a rural problem than an urban...
View ArticleChina will raise duties to 25% on 2,493 U.S. products
New duties take effect June 1; come after Trump raised tariffs to 25% on 5,700 Chinese product categories on May 10. by Shawn DonnanChina announced plans to raise duties on some American imports...
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