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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 9, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about a couple of accidents, a fire investigation, mosquito season and a snowstorm coming. There was a school bus accident in Indiana.There was a "freak"...
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U.S.-China relations are 'tangled mess'
Trump broadens his war on China ahead of in-person talks in Washington this week By Shawn DonnanThis was supposed to be the week U.S.-China trade talks got back on track and the two sides found a way...
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Senators request review of JBS
Rubio, Menendez request the Committee on Foreign Investment review actions of Brazilian meatpacking giant By Julia Leite and David McLaughlinJBS SA, the Brazilian meatpacking giant that spent much of...
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France banks on wheat export turnaround
Export outlook raised as shippers expect sales to Algeria to recover By Megan Durisin, Francois de Beaupuy and Souhail KaramFrance is banking on a pickup in exports to draw down its mountain of...
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$251 million invested in rural electric systems
USDA funding will be used to upgrade systems in 13 states USDA is investing $251 million to upgrade rural electric systems in 13 states. The funding includes $38.2 million to finance smart grid...
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Dairy checkoff awards 12 scholarships
University of Arkansas student Kathryn Lyne Gardner earns James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship Twelve scholarships were awarded to students by the dairy checkoff.The National Dairy Promotion and...
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What's in your freezer?
You might want to stockpile bacon as U.S. could see some shortages in 2020 as African swine fever impact ripples through market By Lydia MulvanyIt’s scary news for bacon fans: The U.S. could see tight...
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Revamping a digital tool to maximize marketing
GrainBridge started as farmer-designed software to manage cost of production. The next step is to trade grain. Just over a year ago, Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill announced a joint venture called...
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Pongamia trees hold promise as protein crop
Native to southeast Asia, the trees produce beans that can be used as a substitute for soy. It’s likely that there are no farmers in Kansas who have even heard of pongamia trees. That may be about to...
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Farm Progress America, October 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks politics, and offers the example of ethanol and the RFS. Max Armstrong talks politics and agriculture. He shares insights on covering politics as part of his job. Max offers an...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct., 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a historic baseball inning, harvest and a snow storm, crop reports and stink bugs. The St. Louis Cardinals had a historic first inning yesterday.Farmers across the plains and...
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8 points from dairy survey
Survey finds majority of adults prefer dairy milk Americans prefer dairy milk over “other” beverages, according to a Morning Consult national tracking poll of 2,200 Americans.Here are eight findings...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 11, 2019
U.S., Chinese negotiators meet in Washington, Roundup trial postponed and Land O'Lakes CEO featured on 60 Minutes Missed some ag news this week? Here are 7 stories to catch you up.1. Land O’Lakes CEO...
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Wrecked canal sign of bigger issue?
Another Voice: Congress has taken its eye off the ball when it comes to infrastructure. For farmers in Wyoming and Nebraska, where average rainfall is less than 20 inches per year and precipitation is...
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Farm Progress America, October 11, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at a powerful force impacting environmental rules – the consumer. Max Armstrong shares that farmers often think environmental rules come from government, but a CoBank study...
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National Farmer's Day 2019: Our favorite farmers
On a day to celebrate farmers young and old, past and present, we share some of our favorites. While we appreciate and support farmers each and every day of the year, Oct. 12 is a day to celebrate...
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Will Trump make a deal with Liu He today?
All eyes on Oval Office as trade talks resume By Brendan MurrayChinese Vice Premier Liu He looks within reach of securing a short-term win for Beijing in getting the U.S. to agree to ease up on...
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U.S.-China trade deal?
Trump expected to make announcement Friday afternoon Investor’s Business Daily is reporting that President Trump will announce a China trade deal later this afternoon.Trump and Chinese Vice Premier...
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U.S., China reach 'phase one' trade deal
China agrees to purchase more U.S. ag products; U.S. delays Oct. 15 tariff By Jenny Leonard, Saleha Mohsin, Josh Wingrove and Shawn DonnanThe U.S. and China agreed on the outlines of a partial trade...
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Farmers taking snow in stride?
Twitter offers a snapshot into harvest progress (or lack thereof) It’s harvest time! Or is it?A round of snow and freezing weather has been raking across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest,...
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