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Learn about ag’s latest products from team at FPS
Four Farm Progress editors work together to visit every exhibit at FPS and report on new products on display. The Farm Progress Show, happening through Aug. 29 in Decatur, Ill., features dozens of...
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Pence campaigns for USMCA passage
Mexico's Senate ratified trade agreement in June, it's awaiting approval in U.S. and Canada Vice President Mike Pence visited Sargent Metal Fabricators this week to campaign for passage of the United...
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Hybrid wheat on track
Plant breeders continue to test hybrid wheat for release in mid-2020s. Hybrid crops offer the potential for improved yield, disease resistance and yield stability over inbred varieties. Plant breeders...
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Farm Progress America, August 28, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a unique portion of the tiling demo at the 2019 Farm Progress Show Max Armstrong shares a unique feature of the 2019 Farm Progress Show tiling demonstration targeted at the...
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Trump calls in to Farm Progress Show
Trump says China targeted farmers to “get to me” “Hello?” Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue answered his phone while on stage at the Farm Progress Show. “Mr. President, it is Sonny here.”The...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 28, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about gas prices, car and boat accidents, a murder charge and closing a road for snake migration. Gas prices are averaging $2.55 right now.Reminder: Don't...
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Perdue talks trade at Farm Progress Show
Passage of USMCA key to other trade deals, agriculture secretary says “The world is watching.” That was the message Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said of U.S. trade negotiations. Directly, he was...
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FCA Office of Regulatory Policy names new director
David Grahn worked for USDA for 30 years before joining FCA David Grahn is the new director of the Farm Credit Administration’s Office of Regulatory Policy.This office is responsible for developing...
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Insurance available for hemp growers in 2020
Growers must comply with production regulations and have contract for purchase of hemp to get insurance Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance coverage for hemp grown for fiber, flower or seeds, will...
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Growers need to employ combination of tools to control weeds
Expert panel says weed control will be more challenging in next decade Corn and soybean growers will need to employ a variety of tools to control weeds during the next several years, a panel...
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Farm Progress America, August 29, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight from Dairy Management Inc. and the rising need for transparency in agriculture Max Armstrong talks consumers and food knowledge with insight from Dairy Management Inc.,...
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Improving trade relations with Cuba
Cuba imports 80% of their food “For 60 years we have been embargoing Cuba and it has not served the people of Cuba or U.S. farmers well,” said Paul Johnson, executive director of the Illinois Cuba...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 29, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about Sonny Perdue at FPS19, bird damage to crops, vaping illnesses, a busted drug pipeline and more. Sonny Perdue was at the Farm Progress Show yesterday,...
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USDA launches investigation in wake of Tyson plant fire
Cattle prices tanked following the Aug. 9 fire Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue directed USDA’s Packers and Stockyards Division to launch an investigation into beef pricing margins.The investigation...
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'Wearable' crop water sensors put to test in Nebraska
A sensor mounted on a cornstalk uses movement of heat up and down the stalk to determine crop water use. It's been called a kind of "Fitbit" for corn. Sure, corn plants don't have a heart rate to...
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Turn grazing approach into a weed killer
Planned grazing can be very effective in boosting the right grasses in your pastures. Sage and Faith Askin and brothers Kellen and Cameron Smith have two things in common despite operating ranches...
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Protecting your operation from predators
The word “predator” takes on a new meaning when building a succession plan. By Michael A. DolanPredators, depending on the day, can be your friend or your foe. The owls and foxes keep down the rodent...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Aug. 30, 2019
Farmers sticking with Trump, tentative trade deal with Japan and farmers intend to plant more corn, beans next year Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories you might have...
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Max Armstrong shares insight into a new survey of Millennials that shows what causes stress – and observes one fear that’s absent Max Armstrong considers the fact that in most cases that the general...
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Government aid boosts farm income
Agriculture profits could hit five-year high. Net farm income could reach a five-year high in 2019, according to new estimates out today from USDA. But sales from crops, livestock and other goods...
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