These tools can help manage N
If you are making a sidedress nitrogen application or a later in-season application of N for corn, the key question is: How much N should you apply per acre? The answer depends on how much N you may...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about severe weather, the flooding/planting crisis, USDA relocation, interest rates and using train travel this fall. Severe weather continues to beat up the heartland. Minnesota...
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Whey demand plummets
Swine fever is another worry for dairy farmers. by Isis Almeida and Lydia MulvanyYet another market is being shaken up by the African swine fever raging in Asia: Surprisingly, it’s U.S. dairy...
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Pork Checkoff names 2019-20 officers
David Newman of Arkansas named board president. David Newman, a pork producer from Arkansas, was elected president of the National Pork Board at the organization’s June board meeting in Des Moines,...
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Hearing explores NIFA, ERS relocation
Subcommittee chairwoman says USDA hasn't provided any information on actual benefits of the relocation proposal. Key stakeholders expressed concerns about the ramifications of reorganizing and...
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Video shows animal abuse at Fair Oaks Farm
Fair Oaks founder says in statement that he takes "full responsibility for the actions seen in the footage." The IndyStar is reporting a graphic video released today by the Animal Recovery Mission...
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Pivot-based artificial intelligence at work
Prospera has teamed with Valley to add sensors to gather information. What can you do with it? The irrigation pivot is an interesting device. It sits in the field year-round and, when needed, goes to...
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Tarbert confirmed CFTC chairman
Heath Tarbert is acting undersecretary for international affairs in the Treasury Department. Heath P. Tarbert has been confirmed by the Senate to be chairman and a commissioner of the Commodity...
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7 appointed to fluid milk processor board
The National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board strives to increase demand for fluid milk Seven people have been appointed to serve on the National Fluid Milk Processor Promotion Board. Six...
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Lawmakers question decision to end CCC
USDA announced closure of all Civilian Conservation centers without notifying Congress. A bipartisan, bicameral group of 18 senators and 33 representatives are pushing the USDA and Department of Labor...
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Farm Progress America, June 6, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a problem facing the dairy industry – plant-based product labeling. Max Armstrong shares some insight on the confusion over the term ‘milk.’ A Texas dairyman shares her concern...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Fair Oaks Farm animal abuse video and an unscented candle. The St. Louis Blues are tied with the Boston Bruins 2-2 in the Stanley Cup series.The...
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Trump administration proposes easing GMO rules
USDA estimates plan would save developers average of $3.6 million for each new genetically engineered crop by Mike DorningThe Trump administration would exempt many new genetically engineered crops...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - June 7, 2019
Ag Economy Barometer declines 14 points, House passes disaster aid and Corteva splits from DowDuPont Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.1. Higher average dairy...
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Should farm kids help build a fence?
Too many twists make dismantling a farm fence frustrating. Ugh! With one quick toss I threw the fencing pliers into the grass. I’d had enough. The wire job on this fence was about to make me lose my...
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WaterBit helps bridge gap in automated drip irrigation
System automates valve control based on soil moisture levels. A few years ago, T.J. Rodgers was using about 4 inches of water per acre annually on his vineyard near Woodside, Calif. For the past two...
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47 communities receive economic development assistance
USDA program partners communities and regions with partner organizations. USDA will provide 47 rural communities with technical assistance to help create and implement long-term economic development...
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Comment on USDA GE rule
The rule is first significant revision of USDA’s biotechnology regulations since established in 1987 People may comment on USDA’s proposed rule, “Movement of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms,”...
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Tree got you stumped? There’s an app for that
Colorado State University builds a woody plant app that can help users identify a range of plants. While farmers are often trying to figure out what kind of weed or disease they’re dealing with in a...
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Farm Progress America, June 7, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at consumer response to a survey about dining out Max Armstrong shares insights on a survey looking at trends regarding dining out. The poll shows that more than half of...
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