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USDA to hold rural broadband forum at FPS
Farmers and rural stakeholders can stop in for a one-hour session Aug. 27 to learn more about efforts to bring broadband to rural areas. USDA Rural Development will host a one-hour information session...
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FPS: We're ready to roll!
Slideshow: We love our visitors! See anyone you know here? The 2019 Farm Progress Show kicks off this week in Decatur, Aug. 27-29, and Farm Progress editors and staff are excited to welcome visitors...
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Bob Cropp optimistic Class III milk price will keep rising
Dairy Outlook: USDA believes the price will peak at $17.80 in September. The Class III milk price has shown steady improvement since early in the year, says Bob Cropp, University of Wisconsin-Madison...
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New diesel powers Ram 1500
Slideshow: Generation 3 EcoDiesel engine offers added torque and performance and is available across the entire line. The half-ton pickup is not the heavy-duty machine farmers always rely on to get...
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Farm Progress America, August 26, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at a highlight of the 2019 Farm Progress Show – new tractors Max Armstrong observes that the 2019 Farm Progress Show is unique in its offering of new tractors on the market...
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U.S.-Japan reach trade deal
Trump and Abe announce agreement on sidelines of G7 summit in France By Isabel Reynolds, Jennifer Jacobs and Josh WingroveThe U.S. and Japan agreed in principle on a trade deal that would slash...
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Ag groups praise Trump's trade deal with Japan
U.S. exports faced tough competition after exclusion from TPP; the new 'agreement in principle' slashes tariffs on U.S. beef and pork The U.S. agricultural community lauded President Trump’s...
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Trump says China wants to 'make a deal'
U.S. stocks added to gains at news Trump said prospects for a deal with China are better now By Bloomberg NewsU.S. President Donald Trump said China wants to make a deal as he praised comments by the...
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USDA crop progress: Corn and soybean quality move higher
Agency reports improving crop conditions over the third week of August Analysts anticipated USDA would show higher corn and soybean quality ratings for its latest crop progress report, out Monday...
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Ecologist asks if changes in carbon impact nutrition quality of grass
Researcher finds climate change changes nutrition quality of forage grasses An Agricultural Research Service ecologist investigated whether changes in forage grasses impact cattle’s ability to gain...
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FPS 2019: Everything you need to know
Here’s your guide to helpful services and information for this year’s Farm Progress Show. The 2019 Farm Progress Show opens today in Decatur, Ill. Progress City has all the services of a miniature...
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Graphene shows potential in mosquito control
Mosquitos threaten public health by carrying infectious viruses including Yellow Fever, West Nile and Zika New research finds that graphene, a tight, honeycomb lattice of carbon, could be an...
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See the future today at the Farm Progress Show
The 2019 Farm Progress Show opens today in Decatur, Ill. Editor’s note: Farm Progress host editors welcome you to the 2019 Farm Progress Show. Hear first from Tom. J. Bechman, followed by Holly...
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New forage harvester adds tracks
Claas Jaguar 900 series Terra Trac system option for two models, offers range of benefits for market segment The self-propelled forage harvester business is surprisingly competitive despite the cost...
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Farm Progress America, August 27, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a look at the value of hemp in the crop rotation and efforts in Minnesota Max Armstrong shares information that the hemp crop is getting more attention in agriculture with farmers...
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Trump's flip-flops erode his credibility with China
China fears that Trump can't be trusted to cut a deal By Bloomberg NewsPerhaps nobody was more surprised to hear that China had called President Donald Trump’s administration to restart trade talks...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 27, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the Farm Progress Show, a city council race, cell phone laws and the apple crop. Max is at Farm Progress Show, which opened today.A Michigan city council...
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Bayer makes $6 million commitment to 4-H and FFA
Money will reach 1.25 million youth, according to announcement made at Farm Progress Show Bayer is making a $6 million commitment over the next five years to National 4-H and the National FFA...
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4 controllables to manage when harvesting silage
Proper silage harvest management is the key to quality feed all year long With forage inventories being low this year, it is more important than ever to manage the aspects of silage harvest that can...
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Cargill, Heifer International expand in Mexico
Hatching Hope will center around cage-free eggs and connect women smallholder farmers with buyers Cargill and Heifer International are expanding their Hatching Hope Global Initiative into three...
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