Farm Progress America, Jan. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight into one provision of the new farm bill that could boost trade to Cuba Max Armstrong looks at a key market that’s close, but not open – Cuba. The new farm bill may open...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a weekend winter storm, Jayme Closs being found, the 100th annual AFBF meeting and Donald Trump support. A winter storm system will carry a storm from Kansas to the east...
View ArticleGroundbreaking research answers what U.S. consumers eat and why
The research approach, which combines 10,000 interviews with demographic and spending data to provide a comprehensive look at how U.S. consumers eat, is a first-ever for the meat industry. New...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed - Jan. 11, 2019
Deadline extended to sign up for trade aid, Sen. Pat Roberts remains as chairman of Senate Agriculture Committee and FMD detected in South Africa. Need to catch up on the news? Here are seven ag...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the disappearance and rescue of Wisconsin girl, Jayme Closs. Can you imagine the emotion in Barron County, Wis., this week when Jayme Closs was found alive? Authorities and...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, January 12, 2019
Max Armstrong and Steve Bridge report on happenings in D.C., Montana, Wisconsin and beyond. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max Armstrong and Steve...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 14, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about economic sentiment, farmer grumbles at the AFBF annual convention, Jayme Closs' return home and a helping hand for a football player. How do you feel about your economic...
View ArticleBrewers group announces grants totaling $509,058
Hop and barley researchers get support for new projects in 2019. The craft brewing boom is also creating new opportunities for hop and barley growers. Since 2015, the Brewers Association, a...
View ArticleTrade, farm labor and opioids discussed at AFBF annual convention
Private attorney offers little hope for immigration decision in 2019; timeline for USMCA ratification uncertain. The American Farm Bureau’s 100th annual convention is underway in New Orleans through...
View ArticleReport: Land sales up 21%
Farmers National Company report finds land values have held up despite lower commodity prices and lower farm incomes. With today’s uncertainties in agriculture, everyone involved with owning, buying...
View ArticleSustainability Impact Report examines impact of animal agriculture
Report finds dairy farmers decreased their carbon footprint by 63% from 1944 to 2007. A 33-page report released by the Animal Agriculture Alliance highlights animal agriculture’s commitment to...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, Jan. 15, 2019
Max Armstrong shares changes happening for the largest stock show in the world Max Armstrong shares a look at the National Western Stock Show, which has been going on since 1906. It has grown into the...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 15, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about high blood pressure, Donald Trump's speech to AFBF members and a senator's hernia surgery. It's estimated that 103 million adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. More...
View ArticleTrump talks trade and border security at AFBF
In his address to Farm Bureau members, president connected with an enthusiastic crowd to talk border security, trade and regulatory wins. President Donald Trump, in his second address in as many years...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 15, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Ohio governor swearing in, Steve King, the Jayme Closs kidnapping, dairy farm loss and quarterback age. The swearing in for public is often done placing a hand on the...
View ArticleNational Swine Disease Council to focus on rapid FAD response
A newly emerging disease could disrupt U.S. pork exports and commerce, negatively impacting pork producers and their businesses. The U.S. pork industry has announced today that it has aligned its...
View ArticleA look at advances in sunflower breeding
Here is an in-depth look at the tools breeders are using today to maximize sunflower productivity and quality. By R.F. MeyerPlant scientists have been employing science to improve crops for centuries....
View ArticleTrade with Europe, women in ag discussed at AFBF annual convention
UW-Madison professor John Shutske also offers tips on handling long-term stress.American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th annual convention wraps up Wednesday, Jan. 16, in New Orleans.The convention...
View ArticleFarmlandFinder named AFBF Rural Entrepreneur of the Year
Iowa-based FarmlandFinder aims to make the world’s farmland-availability information accessible. FarmlandFinder is the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Rural Entrepreneur of the Year. Team lead...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on a new study providing a comprehensive look at food allergies Max Armstrong looks into the rising concern about food allergies. Max looks at a recent study showed that...
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