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Trump agreement boosts ethanol, biodiesel
Under the deal, the EPA would factor recent waivers into new annual biofuel quotas By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Mario Parker and Jennifer JacobsThe Trump administration has agreed to a new plan for boosting...
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National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility names new director
Dr. Alfonso Clavijo will be the first permanent director of the facility; he starts Oct. 13. As the new National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kan., starts to look like the massive...
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Team Sorghum honors National Sorghum Foundation chairman
Sorghum Focus: Larry Lambright has a long history of serving the sorghum industry. Last month, I wrote about the life and legacy of Dr. Bruce Maunder, our former research adviser and National Sorghum...
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Comment on livestock origin rule
The proposed rule would change the requirements related to origin of livestock under the USDA organic regulations The comment period is now open for the Origin of Livestock proposed rule first...
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20 appointed to Beginning Farmer advisory committee
Most will serve two-year terms Twenty people have been appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee for New and Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. The newly appointed members serve terms of up to two...
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Conservation donation honors legacy
Largest donation to The Nature Conservancy of Utah is dedicated to the founder of Young Living Essential Oils. The business of essential oils has been growing, as users find value in their properties....
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Farm Progress America, October 2, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at the changing beverage industry and its impact on dairy consumption Max Armstrong shares insight on how the beverage industry has changed milk consumption, and the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 2, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about an execution, Sonny Perdue at World Dairy Expo, fall rain amounts, worst cities in America and a thankful family. There was an execution in Missouri last night, for the first...
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‘Time to Tango’ taps into Hispanic pork consumers
New research identifies steps for retailers and packers to seize once-in-a-generation opportunity. Considering that National Pork Month coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month, it is appropriate that...
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$15 million available to improve small water systems
Applications for these competitive EPA grants must be received by Nov. 14, 2019 There is $15 million available for technical assistance and training providers to improve the water quality of small and...
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Can paper waste be used to increase plant growth?
USDA ARS, Corps of Engineers partner to evaluate using finely ground paper to aid establishment of native grasses The Agricultural Research Service teamed up with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to...
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Startup aims to rethink ag input retailing
HarvestPort's goal is to work with retailers to innovate the purchase process. The number of startup firms targeting agriculture continues to grow, and in each case these new companies see opportunity...
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Farm Progress America, October 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about dairy export opportunities with insight from a former Secretary of Agriculture Max Armstrong talks about the World Dairy Expo, which will host former Secretary of Agriculture...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flood damage in Missouri, a boost for renewable fuels, a defamation lawsuit and weather extremes in the heartland. A railroad bridge in Missouri was destroyed from a flooded...
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Brazilian soybean growers face dilemma
Should they plant more because of U.S.-China trade war or less because of African swine fever? By Tatiana FreitasBrazilian soybean growers are on the horns of a dilemma.On one hand, they have good...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a record-wet year for Minnesota, and drought in other states, as well as stopping usage of a feed additive. Minnesota has had a record wet year, so far, while other states...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 4, 2019
Perdue sparks controversy with comments at World Dairy Expo, Ag Economy Barometer dips and too many eggs Missed some ag news this week? Here’s 7 stories to catch you up.1. Agriculture Secretary Sonny...
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How many cooperatives are there in U.S.?
University of Wisconsin study estimates there are 350 million cooperative members in U.S. October is National Co-op Month. There are more than 40,000 cooperatives of all types in the U.S., supporting...
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Collaborations promote sustainability, yield guarantee
Growers Edge partners with two firms to offer innovations for farms in new ways. Face it, farming is changing. The forces at work on your operation aren’t just the usual grain price squeeze; the...
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Farm Progress America, October 4, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight into how long it takes to bring a new fruit, or vegetable, to market Max Armstrong got a surprise recently about how long it takes to bring a new vegetable to market. He...
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