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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Sept. 20, 2019
Chinese delegation to visit U.S. farms, USDA changes hog slaughter rules and fish farming in the ocean among news of the week Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven stories to catch up you.1. A...
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New U.S. Forest Service regs offer positive progress
Water Lines: National Environmental Policy Act procedures were reviewed recently, and the changes should improve management of forests and grasslands. The U.S. Forest Service recently closed a public...
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Farm Progress America, September 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks farm safety and children on the farm Max Armstrong looks at data during the National Farm Safety and Health Week with an eye toward the dangers on the farm for children. According...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Cubs and Cardinals, a buggy accident, support for USMCA and a capable pilot. The Cubs and Cardinals played their September series.An Amish buggy was hit on the road in...
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Trump tries to make peace between refiners, biofuel producers
Trump says making a deal between oil and biofuel interests is more difficult than dealing with Taliban By Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Mario ParkerPresident Donald Trump on Thursday...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the oil market, a deadline extension for the dairy program and the Harvest Heroes program. After last week's middle east attack, the oil market has been impacted. But it's...
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Chinese delegation cancels visit to U.S. heartland
Cancellation comes after Trump says he's not interested in 'partial deal' with China By Mike Dorning, Jordan Fabian and Mario ParkerA Chinese trade delegation canceled a planned visit to farms in the...
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This Week in Agribusiness – September 21, 2019
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong talk trade, markets, technology and farm safety Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong are...
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Celebrating a milestone with a new machine
New Holland launches latest edition of new combine, marks 45 years with twin-rotor We don’t often discuss a new machine launch in this column. The aim here is to pique your interest in new ideas or...
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New choice for combating SDS enters market
Syngenta receives registration for Saltro seed treatment to fight sudden death syndrome in soybeans. The buzz in the Syngenta display at farm shows this fall centered around Saltro, a new seed...
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SwineTech, BinSentry win innovation award
Startups win Thrive Midwest Challenge and opportunity to present at Forbes’ Under 30 Summit Iowa-based startup SwineTech and Canadian-based startup BinSentry are winners of the Thrive Midwest...
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How’s your learning going?
Another Voice: Education doesn’t stop when you get that diploma. Let’s face it. As we get older, we get tired. The idea of learning something new may feel like that staircase at the house that...
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Farm Progress America, September 23, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at insights on agriculture from the Beige Book from the Federal Reserve Max Armstrong offers some insight on the latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve, which looks at several...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the autumnal equinox, a vaping death, pork imports in China and a motorcade on Mackinac island. Fall has officially arrived.A St. Louis man has died from vaping.China's pork...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about winning sports teams, farm income and off-farm income projections and holiday travel shopping. It was a good weekend for sports teams in Kansas and Wisconsin.Farm income is...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality jumps two points higher
Soybean quality steady for the week ending September 22 Analysts had expected USDA to hold steady its corn and soybean quality ratings in its most recent crop progress report, out Monday afternoon....
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Kansas State University opens lab for testing hemp
Levels of delta9-HTC and CBD important for growers to know to legally market crop. Researchers at Kansas State University's Olathe campus are helping Kansas hemp growers clear the smoke when it comes...
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Get protection from outlaws
The “Old West” isn’t the only place where outlaws reside. By Michael A. DolanIn the 1800s, in the wide-open West, outlaws roamed the range, looking for opportunities to take advantage of hardworking...
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System pulls tech control into one place
Valley 365 brings together a dashboard approach for managing an entire farm’s systems. Irrigation companies have long looked at ways to remotely manage systems. The advent of early cellphones and...
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Farm Progress America, September 24, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at tractor travel and work on a new land speed record Max Armstrong talks speed matters as farmers work to cover more ground as more tractors go faster to help producers get from...
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