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EPA evaluates pesticides for use on hemp
Public may comment on pesticide applications The EPA received 10 pesticide applications to expand their use on hemp. The 10 requests are the result of the December 2018 Farm Bill provisions that...
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More than 60% U.S. dairies signed up for Dairy Margin Coverage
Signup for the new USDA dairy program continues through Sept. 20, 2019 Nearly 17,000 dairy operations have signed up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program since signup opened June 17. Producers...
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Plenty to see on ADM Stage in Hospitality Building
A variety of speakers and topics will take the stage in the Hospitality Building at the Farm Progress Show. Will you be at the Farm Progress Show, Aug. 27-29 in Decatur, Ill.? If you’re looking for a...
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Ag PhD Field Day at Hefty Farms raises bar for field days
Slideshow: The 2019 Ag PhD Field Day lives up to its claim as one of the biggest field days in the U.S. The Ag PhD Field Day at Hefty Farm bills itself as one of the biggest — if not the biggest —...
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U.S.-Mexico tomato trade war eases
Deal suspends tariffs on tomatoes and implements import restrictions By Eric Martin and Jonathan LevinThe U.S. reached a deal to suspend tariffs on tomatoes from Mexico and implement import...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about college savings, a petition for Walmart, industrial hemp legalization, the ethanol industry and remembering an ag economist. A new survey says just under half of parents...
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Farm Progress America, August 22, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on a demonstration showing farmers how they can support pollinators Max Armstrong offers insight on a pollinator plot on the farm. BASF will have a demonstration of how...
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No new requirements for hazardous substance spill prevention
EPA says current regs protect human health and environment There will be no new regulatory requirements under the Clean Water Act section 311(j)(1)(C) for hazardous substance discharge...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 22, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the Half Century of Progress Show, national park visitors, a man banned from the Iowa State Fair, and more. Max is at the Half Century of Progress...
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Farm Progress America, August 23, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a look at how Farm Progress Show exhibits have changed including one company’s display Max Armstrong looks back on the history of the Farm Progress Show and how exhibitors have...
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EU, U.S. won't clinch deal by Nov. 1
Little progress has been made as U.S. is focused on its trade war with China By Rafaela LindebergThe European Union won’t clinch a trade deal with the U.S. by Nov. 1 as originally targeted, according...
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China to impose tariff on $75B U.S. goods
Tariffs take effect Sept. 1 and Dec. 15 Updated: Adds comment from AFBF, NFUChina has retaliated in the ongoing trade dispute with the United States, with the Chinese State Council imposing tariffs...
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Mental health resources
State and national resources to answer your questions and provide help during stressful times on the farm. Times are certainly tough and if nothing else, understand you're not alone in trying to find...
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Tips for setting combines to handle wet corn
Here are suggestions from combine specialists to make the 2019 fall harvest go more smoothly. There are farmers who harvest some high-moisture corn every year. For most, though, it may have been a...
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USDA details how it developed MFP Round 2 payment
USDA developed estimate of gross trade damages to set commodity payment rates How did the USDA determine the amount of trade aid for the second round of Market Facilitation Program payments? USDA’s...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 23, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the world's largest flag, a degree in car restoration, ethanol plant closings and more. The world's largest American flag will be raised at the Half...
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Prepare to harvest high-moisture beans, frosted crops
Here are tips to help you prepare for a tough harvest, including where you can go to learn more. Better safe than sorry. It’s part of the “hope for the best, prepare for the worst” strategy for the...
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Court rejects HSUS ‘Other White Meat’ lawsuit
The D.C. Circuit found that HSUS and its fellow plaintiffs failed to demonstrate that they had suffered harm from the transaction, including the associated payments. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the...
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Trump orders federal agencies to boost biofuel-blending quotas
Trump sides with farmers, ethanol producers and political leaders in Iowa By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Mario ParkerPresident Donald Trump, seeking to tamp down political fallout in U.S. farm states...
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Learn about hemp at FPS19
Want to learn more about growing hemp for CBD, fiber or seed? The Farm Progress Show is the place to get questions answered. With 22,800 acres registered to grow industrial hemp in Illinois, questions...
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