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USDA announces final rule to modernize swine slaughter inspection
FSIS will continue to conduct 100% inspection of animals before slaughter and 100% carcass-by-carcass inspection, as mandated by Congress. For the first time in more than five decades, the USDA’s Food...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about UPS holiday help, a photographer's death, dairy label legislation in Wisconsin, stolen trucks and a shooting investigation. UPS is looking for holiday help.Investigators...
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DMC signup deadline nears
Enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage program by Sept. 20, 2019 Have you signed up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program yet? The deadline to enroll in the DMC program is Sept. 20, 2019.Authorized by...
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LaVoy brings 22 years experience to USDA
Donald LaVoy is new Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Donald “DJ” LaVoy has been sworn in as USDA’s Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary.“DJ LaVoy brings decades of leadership in economic...
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RethinkX report predicts radical change
Report predicts animal agriculture will be replaced by Food-as-Software model RethinkX, an independent think tank that analyzes and forecasts the scope, speed, and scale of technology-driven...
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AccuWeather predicts on-time frost will hurt corn, soybeans
Late-planted corn and soybeans could have smallest yields since 2012 and 2013, respectively. Corn and soybean crops, especially in the northern part of the Midwest, are still a week or two behind...
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Farm Progress America, September 18, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some insight on how a potential recession could impact agriculture Max Armstrong talks recession noting it’s been 120 consecutive months, which has eclipsed the last record. Ten...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a mosquito-borne illness, soybean crops, hiring a hitman and a high-speed chase. Outdoor events in southwest Michigan should be cancelled or rescheduled due to a...
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Colin Woodall is new NCBA CEO
Ethan Lane named vice president The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Committee today (Sept. 18) confirmed Colin Woodall to serve as the association’s new Chief Executive Officer....
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Pork processors set to rake in windfall after USDA changes rules
NPPC praises move to make hog slaughter faster and remove maximum speeds By Lydia Mulvany and Mike DorningNew Department of Agriculture regulations are set to bring U.S. pork processors a...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about interest rate impact, a Nazi flag, a banned surgeon, a guilty nurse and harvest heroes. Interest rate changes help some, and hurt others.School officials in Michigan found a...
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USDA resumes collection of honey bee data
USDA paused survey in July USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will resume the collection of data for the annual Honey Bee Colonies report with an Oct. 1 reference date.USDA paused the...
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Farm Progress America, September 19, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a move by USDA to change its regulatory oversight of gene editing Max Armstrong looks at a move by USDA to streamline the path for gene editing. Max discusses a new approach...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flu shots, African swine fever, a Missouri criminal and Mike Pence breaking tradition. Have you had your flu shot yet?African swine fever has been confirmed South Korea.A...
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Trump administration adopts nationwide fuel economy rules
Rule expected to spark legal battle between federal government and California The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. EPA moved toward...
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29 orgs call for Internal Revenue Code revisions
Organizations say IRS interpretation could impair ability to use cash accounting method Twenty-nine agricultural associations and businesses are calling for the repeal of an IRS opinion they say...
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More funny farm memes
Need a laugh? These farm-related memes should help. Laugh with us as you wait to start harvest, sit in line at the elevator or just need a break from all the heavy things in life. This collection of...
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Ag secretaries push for USMCA passage
USMCA will create new market access opportunities for U.S. dairy, poultry and egg exports to Canada.In a unified, bipartisan effort, current and previous agriculture secretaries -- including current...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about global strike marches, livestock industry reports and a mosquito-transmitted illness. Thousands of high school students plan to skip school tomorrow to attend global strike...
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Face-to-face talks resume between China, U.S.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says Trump administration is pressing for a wide range of deep economic reforms in China By Sarah McGregor and Jenny LeonardTrade negotiators from the U.S. and China...
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