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This Week in Agribusiness, June 8, 2019
Disaster relief, planting progress and autonomous tractors are among the topics covered this week. Part 1Max and Orion speak with John Newton, AFBF, about the disaster relief package approved this...
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Mexican tariffs up in the air
Trump says there's a 'good chance' agreement will be reached to avert 5% tariffs on Mexican imports by Josh WingrovePresident Donald Trump said there’s a “good chance” the U.S. will reach agreement to...
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USDA confirms genetically engineered wheat find
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service says plants growing in a Washington state field are resistant to glyphosate USDA has found another sample of wheat plants with genetically engineered...
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Netherlands seedsman is 2019 World Food Prize Laureate
Simon N. Groot empowered millions of smallholder farmers in more than 60 countries A man who is credited with transforming the lives of 20 million farmers ever year was honored today (June 10) as the...
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USDA crop progress: Planting moves forward, slowly but surely
Corn planting pace matches analyst expectations, with soybeans picking up speed The 2019 planting season feels like it has moved along at a snail’s pace so far this spring, but farmers did make some...
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Cotton cooperative plans new Wichita-area warehouse
The Plains Cotton Cooperative Association is negotiating for a warehouse site. Cotton acres have exploded in Kansas over the past five years and more growth is expected, even if the long, wet spring...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about NRA spending, genetically engineered wheat and a sidelined weatherman. Media outlets are digging into spending of the National Rifle Association.The wheat association has...
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Farm Progress America, June 11, 2019
Max Armstrong offers thoughts on mentoring and its value to young people. Max Armstrong shares some insight on the subject of mentoring after the passing of a southwestern Indiana farmer. Max...
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NOAA forecasts near record 'dead zone'
Record spring rainfall contributed to larger than normal 'dead zone' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists forecast this year’s Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ to be about the size of...
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New-tech fertilizer boosts productivity, helps environment
Anuvia is a startup that’s creating a fertilizer product in a new way, and new research shows it offers a significant environmental boost. Startups in agriculture are essentially popping up all over,...
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Dairy community, Feeding America join forces to fight hunger
Events will take place in markets from coast-to-coast America’s dairy community – farmers, processors and other dairy organizations – is joining forces with Feeding America to address food and...
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USDA Rural Development marks Homeownership Month
USDA Single Family Housing programs have served more than 4.4 million families in rural America. June is not only National Dairy Month, it’s also National Homeownership Month.“Homeownership provides a...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about robot delivery, planting progress, presidential candidates, a plane crash and the opioid crisis. Will robots deliver packages to your door soon?A lot of corn was planted last...
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Gates Foundation partners to combat crop pests
In low-income countries, more than 25% of crops are lost to pests and diseases Pests and plant diseases wreak havoc on crops worldwide, reducing major food crop yields by an estimated 10% to 40%....
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Be positive but stay vigilant after Fair Oaks Farms incident
Farmers should be familiar with best practices for engaging on social media. I watched the video posted on the farm in Indiana that was posted by Animal Recovery Mission, or ARM.It was a horrible...
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Sheep keep soil in place at Green Dirt Farm
Military families know the drill. At the end of three or four years in one location, it’s time to pack up the house and move on to another destination. Each move brings new opportunities, people to...
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Trump, Biden hold competing events in Iowa
Trump calls Biden a 'loser' while Biden blasts Trump on his 'childishness' by Jennifer Epstein and Justin SinkPresident Donald Trump lashed out at Democratic front-runner Joe Biden on Tuesday as the...
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House Democrats optimistic about USMCA passage
Signs of progress come after Trump withdrew his threat to impose tariffs on Mexican imports by Erik WassonHouse Democrats are expressing optimism as they begin what could be the final stage of...
View ArticleNew fescues end toxin damage
For openers, Craig Roberts tells farmers that toxic endophyte in fescue costs the Missouri beef industry $160 million each year. New fescues end toxin damageBy DUANE DAILEYFor openers, Craig Roberts...
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USDA invests $1 million in renewable energy projects
Recipients can use REAP funding for energy efficiency improvements USDA is awarding 58 grants for projects in 17 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to reduce energy costs for farmers, ag...
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