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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about USDA moves, corn harvest, an alligator in Illinois and a cattle herd at a local brewery. The USDA is moving some workers to Kansas City, but not sure which state yet.The corn...
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China grants waivers to buy U.S. soybeans
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He is planning for talks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in early October By Brendan MurrayChina’s latest gesture of goodwill in its trade war with the U.S....
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Crop nutrient startup announces major expansion
Anuvia, which turns ag waste into fertilizer, to expand production using a Mosaic facility in Plant City, Fla. In agriculture, startup companies are appearing almost daily. A few years ago, Anuvia...
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$144 million invested in rural water infrastructure in 25 states
USDA investing in 45 projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program USDA is investing $144 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 25 states.“Modern and reliable water...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the USDA office move, corn harvest and animals in unusual places. Will the USDA be moving to Kansas City, KS, or Kansas City, MO?Corn harvest has started, albeit behind...
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Tackling the details that lead to better grazing
Ranchers are finding treasure in some interesting places when managing herds. Editor’s note: This is the third story in a series on grazing management.By Robert WaggenerUndoubtedly, most readers of...
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China may import more soybean meal from Brazil
Opening the door to Brazilian meal would follow a similar arrangement with Argentina By Bloomberg NewsChina is considering allowing imports of Brazilian soybean meal as the top pork-consuming nation...
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Farm Progress America, September 25, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight on an update to the ag-focused Chapter 12 bankruptcy provision Max Armstrong shares insight on the new Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy code that was aimed at helping farmers...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about animal abuse charges, cattle scams and a beard and mustache competition. A Missouri couple had been running an animal rescue in two states and face multiple charges after...
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Trade war more politics than economics
First in a three-part series: Trade war repercussions As farmers across the country harvest 2019 crops, they pray that yields will be enough above average to offset commodity markets that languish...
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China plans to buy more U.S. pork
Imports could be part of China's efforts to ease tensions with U.S. ahead of planned trade talks next month By Bloomberg NewsChinese companies are preparing to purchase more U.S. pork, according to...
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BASF launches Operation Weed Eradication
The initiative aims to change mindsets about weed escapes and their economic impact. You can’t afford to let even one difficult-to-control weed such as waterhemp or Palmer amaranth go to seed,...
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‘Bigger, bolder’ BASF on track to deliver 39 new products
Among its new products is a hybrid spring wheat, which BASF aims to roll out by 2025. BASF has 39 new seed, crop protection and trait products in the works that it hopes to introduce by 2025 —...
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Trump, Shinzo Abe sign 'first stage' of trade pact
Deal opens Japan's agricultural market while the countries continue to negotiate By Isabel Reynolds and Jordan FabianDonald Trump and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe touted progress toward a...
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Ag community reacts to agreement between Japan, U.S.
Trump and Shinzo Abe sign 'first stage' agreement, which includes agriculture, industrial goods and digital trade President Donald Trump and Japanese President Shinzo Abe signed a deal today (Sept....
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Turn to stock density, a powerful grazing tool
Ranchers are finding that that higher-density, shorter-duration grazing pays off. When it comes to forage management, ranchers are finding that high-density, short-duration grazing combined with ample...
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Spanning decades in a single show ring
What happens when you start a Senior Citizen Showmanship contest — and let the kids judge it? In our experience, some priceless family memories. Ever get an idea, and it’s so good that it snowballs...
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6 tips to develop community-based solutions
More than 70 tour Harrison County project to learn what works in resistance management pilot project The Weed Science Society of America and Entomological Society of America organized a recent tour of...
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Farm Progress America, September 26, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on some weed control tactics to get farmers past the challenge of 2019 and off to a good start for 2020 Max Armstrong looks at one of the top challenges of 2019 – weed...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 26, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Minnesota Twins, trade with Japan, an apple thief and a life-saving 16-year-old boy. The Minnesota Twins clinched their first AL Central title in 9 years.There's a new...
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