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Farm Progress America, October 24, 2019
Max Armstrong offers news that a livestock quality assurance program will be promoted to consumers Max Armstrong shares insight on the quality assurance programs for beef and pork, which have been...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a teacher's strike, criminals, the winter wheat crop, an animal abuse case and a veteran housing complex. There's a teacher's strike in Chicago.In Nashville, three men went...
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China may buy $20 billion of U.S. ag products
The $20 billion would take Chinese ag imports back to around the level in 2017, before U.S. started imposing tariffs By Bloomberg NewsChina aims to buy at least $20 billion of agricultural products in...
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Year-round grazing without added hay
With the right planning, it’s possible to maximize available feed all year. “Is there anyone in the room who has year-round grazing without feeding hay?” asks Jim Gerrish during a four-day...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 25, 2019
Harvest progress, digital agriculture, hemp farm in hot water and hog farm expansion in China among news of the week Missed some ag news this week? Here are 7 agricultural stories you might have...
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USDA extends CSP Grassland Conservation Initiative deadline
Program available to producers with base acreage that has been in grass or grasslands over a nine-year period USDA has extended the deadline for the Conservation Stewardship Program Grassland...
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EPA proposes updates to Application Exclusion Zone requirements
EPA accepting public comments on the updates for 90 days after the proposal is published in the Federal Register The Agricultural Retailers Association is praising the EPA’s proposal to update the...
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Farm Progress America, October 25, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the value offered by the national FFA convention coming up next week Max Armstrong offers some insight about the national FFA convention, which can be a life-changing event....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flooding in 2020, commodity markets, hands-free driving laws and the Harvest Heroes program. There's already talk of Missouri River flooding in 2020.Commodity markets have...
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Harvest delayed? Talk to your crop insurance agent
Approved Insurance Providers may allow additional time to harvest Producers who participate in federal crop insurance and are experiencing a delay in harvesting their crop should contact their...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about interest rates, an SUV accident, Operation Mainstream from the pork industry and a college basketball poll. Interest rates have climbed to highest level in a few months;...
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U.S. says progress made in China trade talks
President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping hope to sign deal at summit in Chile next month By Shawn DonnanThe U.S. and China are close to finalizing sections of the first phase of a trade deal that...
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These products improve grain handling and storage
What’s New From the Shows: Move grain more easily and store it with more confidence. By Farm Progress staffWhen you work around grain bins with grain, two things matter more than anything else. You...
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This Week in Agribusiness – Oct. 26, 2019
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson talk beef, weather, ag tech and the dairy business in this week's episode. Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Max Armstrong and...
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FSA county committee ballots go in the mail Nov. 4
Ballots must be returned to the county FSA office by Dec, 2, 2019 Eligible farmers and ranchers across the country will begin receiving their ballots for the Farm Service Agency county committee...
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USDA crop progress: Corn harvest limps along
This year’s harvest still lingering 20% behind the prior five-year average The 2019 U.S. corn harvest continues to drag along, with only another 11% completed this past week, according to the latest...
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USDA hits the pause button on RFID traceability for cattle
Agency removes fact sheet about animal traceability from website. Source: USDA APHISUSDA has “paused” its efforts to move toward RFID technology as the acceptable form of animal identification for its...
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Farm Progress America, October 29, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at agriculture’s role in helping manage a change in climate Max Armstrong shares that the ag industry needs a seat at the table when discussing climate change because farmers can...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 29, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a grain bin death, harvest progress, a grandfather charged with homicide, the USDA move to Kansas City and more. There's been another grain bin death, this time in...
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Top agricultural commodity traders get squeezed
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co., Bunge Ltd. and Cargill Inc. are making less money buying and selling crops as exports fall By Isis AlmeidaThe biggest agricultural-commodity traders are getting...
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