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U.S., China locked in tough negotiations
Negotiators discuss linking the size of tariff rollbacks to the preliminary terms set in May deal By Bloomberg NewsThe near-deal between the U.S. and China that fell apart six months ago is now being...
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Farm toy gathering held
Farm toy hobbyists gather in Dyersville, Iowa, for national show Farm toy hobbyists recently gathered in “The Farm Toy Capital of the World,” for the 42nd annual National Farm Toy Show in Dyersville,...
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$635 million invested in wastewater projects
USDA invests in 122 projects in 42 states USDA is investing $635 million in 122 projects to improve water systems and wastewater handling services in rural communities in 42 states. USDA is funding...
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Farm Progress America, November 20, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insights on the news of restored poultry exports to China Max Armstrong offers insight on the restart of Chinese poultry imports. Max shares that ending the import ban will open a...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Thanksgiving weather possibilities, a student helping the Islamic State, a farm accident and more. We might be in for a snow/rain storm for Thanksgiving, but it's still too...
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Nachurs Alpine Solutions joins Wilbur-Ellis
NAS pioneered precision-placed liquid fertilizer and provides de-icing solutions for transportation and mining industries Wilbur-Ellis has acquired Nachurs Alpine Solutions, a specialty liquid...
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Ham prices surge ahead of Thanksgiving
Wholesale ham has almost doubled this year to 91.53 cents a pound By Lydia Mulvany and Michael HirtzerAmericans planning to splurge on a Thanksgiving or Christmas ham may have to dig deeper into their...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about marijuana legalization, farm income projections and eastern equine encephalitis. Among those pushing back against the legalization of marijuana is an author.The University of...
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U.S.-China trade deal inches ahead
Concern mounts that first phase of deal is stalling and could easily fall apart By Shawn Donnan, Jenny Leonard and Steven YangAfter almost two years of negotiations and escalations -- and plenty of...
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Innovation, resiliency matter in West
Water Lines: Times are tough, but farmers and ranchers are stepping up and investing for improved water use in the future. CNBC earlier this month highlighted some disturbing trends impacting American...
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Livestock equipment offerings fresh from factory
What’s New From the Shows: If you raise livestock, check out this slideshow of products. If you raise livestock, no one needs to tell you that you need rugged equipment that can function in all kinds...
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Complex sensor gets upgrade
Arable Mark 2 launches into the market as a tool for monitoring weather and plant health. The concept of the “internet of things” has value for the farm, especially for irrigation operations looking...
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Farm Progress America, November 21, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight on growing demand for U.S. meat products overseas Max Armstrong shares news from the U.S. Meat Export Federation showing that even with trade issues there's healthy growth...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a cornfield booby trap, farm meeting season, Real IDs and car-deer accidents. A Minnesota farmer found chains in his cornfield while harvesting.Farm meeting season is coming...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about propane challenges, a booby-trapped corn field and farm meeting season. Propane infrastructure challenges could cause price increases, and some dealers are limiting sales to...
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Former Monsanto researcher arrested
Haitao Xiang is accused of stealing software and taking technology to new job in China By Tim BrossA former researcher at Monsanto Co. has been arrested after U.S. prosecutors accused him of stealing...
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Big farms benefit most from trade aid
Half of the Trump administration’s latest trade-war bailout went to just a tenth of recipients. By Mike DorningDonald Trump promised he would help embattled small farmers caught in the crossfire of...
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Farmers can buy motor oil they helped develop
Soybean checkoff funding helps bring a new motor oil featuring high-oleic soybean oil to market. Here is how new-uses development is supposed to work. The United Soybean Board invests your checkoff...
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Farm memes to thank, inspire and appreciate farmers
Working until the job is done, having faith and tending to animals: life is better on the farm. It's a time of year to give extra thanks. To do that, we've rounded up some memes that will thank...
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Farmers get 12.1 cents per dollar spent on Thanksgiving food
National Farmers Union Farmer's Share publication compares price of Thanksgiving dinner to amount farmer receives. National Farmers Union reports farmers and ranchers will take home 12.1 cents from...
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