Trump to impose 5% tariff on Mexican goods
The tariff would take effect June 10 in retaliation for migrants entering U.S. by Jenny Leonard and Shawn DonnanPresident Donald Trump vowed to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican goods until that country...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, May 31, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about interest rates, corn production estimates and corn prices, college enrollment and the 2020 presidential election. Is it possibly the fed could lower interest rates?How low...
View ArticleTrump administration allows year-round sale of E15
Updated: Higher blends of renewable fuels create market for ethanol, decrease fuel prices for drivers. E15 will be sold year-round, following action taken today (May 30) by the Trump administration....
View ArticleAg groups on edge about Trump's latest tariff threat
Trump threatens to impose 5% tariff on Mexican imports effective June 10 in response to immigration. President Trump on Thursday (May 30) tweeted his plans to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican imports,...
View Article5 soil health policy ideas
Izaak Walton League of America compiles 24 state and local soil health initiatives from around the country in new report. Since Colonial times, America’s soils have lost 50% to 70% of their organic...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, June 1, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson take a deep dive into this year's much-delayed planting, its impact on the market and how some producers are carrying on. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness – Sept. 15, 2018
Mike Adams and Chad Colby offer a report from Husker Harvest Days, a farm safety note and Max Armstrong takes a ride with a NASCAR driver Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, Sept. 8, 2018
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson report on a big week in Washington and get ready for Husker Harvest Days. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness – Sept. 1, 2018
Max Armstrong and Mike Adams report from the 2018 Farm Progress Show Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Max Armstrong and Mike Adams, from Adams on...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, August 25, 2018
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson get you ready for Farm Progress Show and look forward to harvest and trade. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness – Aug. 18, 2018
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong share reports on building the new USDA aid program; new farm tech; and a unique way to tackle a noxious weed Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as...
View Article$19 billion disaster aid plan passes
Trump says: 'I have to take care of my farmers with the disaster relief' by Erik Wasson and Steven T. DennisThe House cleared a $19 billion disaster-aid plan for areas hit by hurricanes, Midwest...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, June 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the passed disaster aid bill, corn price gains, planting progress, a lost wedding venue, a criminal conviction and a Jeopardy loss. The House passed a $19 billion disaster...
View ArticleNew company, ag-focused mission
Corteva exec talks about creation of a new agriculture player and what it means for farmers The bell was run at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, June 3, by a new company with a long history –...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about market share loss for malls and department stores, an unexplained disappearance, planting progress and librarian-less libraries. Are there still shopping malls in your area?...
View ArticleTrump: Senate GOP won't oppose Mexican tariffs
Republican lawmaker says Trump is dug in: 'He’s as serious as four heart attacks and a stroke' by Erik Wasson and Daniel FlatleyPresident Donald Trump scoffed at the possibility that Senate...
View ArticleHow ASV builds its compact track, skid-steer loaders
Slideshow: Get an inside look at ASV Holdings Inc.’s compact track loader factory. I don’t often get to take pictures inside a farm equipment manufacturing plant. Too many trade secrets may be caught...
View ArticleCombine software enhancements announced
John Deere updates S700 Series combines from model year 2020 with more automation, connected service and improved residue management. When John Deere launched the S700 Series combine, the first...
View ArticleEPA rule: Farms don't have to report air emissions
Sen. Pat Roberts said farmers and ranchers were never intended to be subject to this reporting requirement. Rules amending EPA’s emergency release notification regulations have been signed by...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about some farm equipment history and a new book that looks back at the last days of International Harvester Max Armstrong shares a look at a new book that explores what happened...
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