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How companion cropping can benefit your farm
Planting cover crops with cash crops has been a popular practice in Europe for years. Planting mixed species of cover crops is the new normal.Farmers can easily understand the theory of mimicking...
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U.S.-China trade talks will continue into Wednesday
The discussions are the first face-to-face interactions between the U.S. and China since both presidents met in Argentina and agreed to a temporary trade war truce. by Bloomberg NewsU.S.-China trade...
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Colorado’s Farming Evolution event slated
From soil carbon to precision ag, this event offers farmers and ranchers updates on a range of topics. How is your farm changing to keep up? What areas offer you the chance to expand your business, or...
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Ag Economy Barometer down slightly in December 2018
Producers' perceptions of current conditions and expectations for future both drifted lower. By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierThe December 2018 Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer...
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USDA gives farmers more time to apply for Market Facilitation payments
Original application deadline was Jan. 15, 2019; it will be extended by equal number of days office was closed because of shutdown. Farmers who haven’t yet applied for Market Facilitation Program...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 9, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at some new laws that impact agriculture in California Max Armstrong offers a look at some new laws that took effect Jan. 1. Max shares some California laws from Tim Hearden,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 9, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about effects of the government shutdown, a woman shot inside her home, a family funeral and more. The effects of the government shutdown continue to pile up....
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China makes commitment to buy more U.S. goods as talks end
Talks end with cautious sense of optimism that China and U.S. might be able to reach a deal to end trade war. by Andrew MayedaThe Trump administration wrapped up the latest round of trade talks in...
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Virulent Newcastle confirmed in second commercial flock in California
The finding is part of an outbreak in southern California that began in May 2018. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed virulent Newcastle disease in a second commercial poultry...
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Iowa's Steve King reintroduces Protect Interstate Commerce Act
King's bill seeks to prevent states from regulating agricultural products produced or manufactured in other states.Iowa Rep. Steve King reintroduced the Protect Interstate Commerce Act, HR272, on Jan....
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Putting machine learning to work in irrigation
A USDA ARS study looked at using a predictive system to develop water use prescriptions, and found it can work. Farmers are going to be hearing a lot more about artificial intelligence and machine...
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Roberts continues to chair Senate Ag Committee
Members of committee also announced. Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts will retain his gavel as he leads the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, during his last two years in...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 10, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on the use of contracts in ag marketing Max Armstrong looks at how contracts are used in agriculture. They work in several ways on both sides of the transaction. Max looks...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 10, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about unconstitutional laws, an arrest for providing food, a mold disruption and more. Iowa passed a law in 2012 making it illegal to get a farm job for...
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What impact will shutdown have on farm bill implementation?
2018 Farm Bill signed before shutdown began, but implementation on hold while federal shutdown continues. The federal government shutdown is nearing its fourth week with no end in sight.Senate...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 10, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about impacts of the government shutdown, a changed facility plan for TruShrimp and Tyler Trent. The government shutdown is starting to impact breweries and...
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Applications available for dairy scholarships
Eleven $2,500 scholarships will be awarded and one $3,500 scholarship. Apply now through April 26, 2019, for college scholarships that are awarded by America’s dairy farmers and importers through the...
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Trump will address AFBF members at 100th annual convention
This is the second time in as many years that Trump has appeared at Farm Bureau's annual convention. President Trump will speak during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th Annual Convention,...
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Time to tame 'wicked' problem of resistant weeds
It’s up to next generation to solve the impossible — herbicide resistance. Herbicide resistance is a technological problem, a biological problem, a behavioral problem and a “wicked” problem, according...
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University endowment supports wheat enhancement
A fund established by a Washington State University researcher keeps paying it forward for new innovators. Wheat researchers at Washington State University have built a reputation for finding new ways...
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