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Farmers turning to bankruptcy must consider options
If the bottom has fallen out in your operation, what are the next steps? A long stretch of below-average prices for key commodities is taking its toll on rural America, with more farms turning to...
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Farm Progress America, May 16, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on the rise of e-commerce in agriculture Max Armstrong takes on the concept of e-commerce in agriculture and shares insight from a new CoBank report on the concept. There...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Walmart's free delivery, the cost of offsetting trade disruption and a sticky situation on a highway. Walmart will offer free next-day delivery.The ag secretary confirmed the...
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Are consumers choosing pork away from home?
When asked what pork dishes people crave, 51% said they crave Mexican and Latin pork dishes and 45% said they crave Asian pork dishes. The National Pork Board has released its latest findings from the...
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European Commission doesn't renew anti-dumping duties
European Commission first initiated anti-dumping proceedings in 2011. The European Commission decided not to renew anti-dumping duties on European Union imports of U.S. ethanol. In making the...
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Register now for 2019 Borlaug Dialogue
Event is Oct. 16-18 in Des Moines; theme will address food security, conflict and development. Registration is open for the 2019 Borlaug Dialogue, which is Oct. 16-18 in Des Moines, Iowa. The event...
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Who's driving?
Autonomous farm machines hit the fields in Australia. by Ashley Robinson, Lydia Mulvany and David StringerRobots are taking over farms faster than anyone saw coming.The first fully autonomous farm...
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Wyoming Forage Field Day set
The comprehensive event takes place in Powell on May 30. Raising alfalfa in Wyoming can be a profitable business, with the right management. And that’s the focus of the upcoming Wyoming Forage Field...
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Farm Progress America, May 17, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at the challenges of getting a major trade agreement approved Max Armstrong shares insight on the challenges of getting the U.S. Mexico and Canada Agreement passed. There...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about continued wet weather, planting progress and summer travel. The wet and stormy weather continues this weekend and into next week.Analysts think the corn crop will still show...
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Trump courts Japan
President Trump talks up quick deal with Japan; Japanese leaders in no rush. by Yuko Takeo and Jenny LeonardWith his trade war with China heating up, Donald Trump is suddenly talking up a quick deal...
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Japan lifts restrictions on U.S. beef imports
Restrictions date to 2003 when BSE-positive cow was detected in United States. The United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions that eliminate Japan’s longstanding restrictions on...
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Deere reports net income of $1.135 billion
Net income down from $1.208 billion in same period last year. Company projects 5% growth in equipment sales for fiscal 2019. Deere & Company reported net income of $1.135 billion for the second...
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U.S. will lift steel, aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico
In exchange, Canada will scrap retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. by Jenny Leonard, Joe Deaux and Josh WingroveThe U.S. will lift steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico in favor of stronger...
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This Week in Agribusiness – May 18, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson deal with a range of key ag topics from 2019 flooding to cover crops to some farm equipment history. Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full...
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WTO report: World trade growth likely to remain weak
The latest World Trade Outlook Indicator is maintaining weakest level since 2010. The World Trade Organization’s latest World Trade Outlook Indicator projects world trade growth is likely to remain...
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Continuous CRP enrollment reopens June 3, 2019
FSA stopped accepting applications last fall; this year's signup will include limited practices. Applications will be accepted beginning June 3, 2019, for certain practices under the continuous...
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Teaching teachers
Industry initiative aims to increase number of students interested in pursuing career in equipment sector. A joint industry initiative led by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Ag Sector...
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Biological startup carving new niche
AgBiome is really getting to know the biological processes of pests and diseases, offering new ways to boost crop potential. It’s hard for farmers to get a handle on what genomics might mean for their...
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Farm Progress America, May 21, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on the news that Japan has opened its trade doors wide to U.S. beef Max Armstrong offers more information from his recent conversation with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny...
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