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China spares trade in first retaliation to Hong Kong law
President Trump's signing of the U.S. law supporting protests in the region gets some retaliation, but not on the trade front China avoided measures related to trade in its first actions retaliating...
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Trump ties Brazil, Argentina steel tariffs to U.S. farm woes
President Trump announces on Twitter that he will reinstate the tariffs on all steel and aluminum that is shipped into the U.S. from the two countries. By Brendan Murray and Joe DeauxPresident Donald...
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Here come the UTVs and ATVs for 2020
What’s New From the Shows: Some new models offer more utility; others are all about sportiness. Farm Progress staffIf you want a UTV that you can accessorize to the hilt, with every accessory being...
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Irrigators association puts price on losing water access
Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association has developed a risk mitigation response assessing the cost of new moves in an Endangered Species Act lawsuit. What happens when environmental groups, along...
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Farm Progress America, December 3, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some insight into a checkoff program that supports the sale of Christmas trees Max Armstrong asks why, with a shortage, are we seeing advertisements for Christmas trees? Max...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a precip-free forecast, Giving Tuesday, China's hog inventory, a credit to a coach and remembering a radio personality. There's a precipitation-free forecast!Today is Giving...
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Farmer ag sentiment better in November
The latest number from Purdue, CME Group is second highest for 2019.The Ag Economy Barometer rose in November for the second month in a row, climbing to 153, 17 points higher than in October when the...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Thanksgiving weekend blizzard, Giving Tuesday, state Farm Bureau meetings and snow-car safety. The Nebraska Panhandle is still recovering from the Thanksgiving weekend...
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Global warming prediction sounds alarm for climate fight
The impact of global warming and it's economic costs are felt around the world as we experience extreme weather events. By Laura Millan LombranaThe world’s average temperature is rising faster than...
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Washington state sets up new hemp rules
The program, to take effect in early 2020, includes fees and application requirements. Hemp, the hot crop approved in the 2018 Farm Bill, is finally getting more established as states set up their...
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Farm Progress America, December 4, 2019
Max Armstrong digs into the research being done for the future of Christmas trees Max Armstrong talks about the importance of funding agricultural research and the many ways it should be supported....
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Trump downplays China deal urgency as trade risks roar back
White House officials have said repeatedly that an initial deal is almost done and people close to the talks reinforce that. By Brendan MurrayWith a flurry of trade threats across three continents in...
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American Agri-Women elects new national officers
Karolyn Zurn of Minnesota Agri-Women was elected president.American Agri-Women (AAW) elected its national officers at its 2019 national convention held recently in Tigard, Oregon. New officers joined...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about highway accidents, farmer attitudes, Michigan flooding, fire caused by a space heater and chewing gum trends. There was a close call on a Des Moines, Iowa, interstate, where...
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SNAP rule change targets able-bodied workers
USDA SNAP rule limits benefits to those ages 18-49 who can work and do not have dependents. In a major policy effort by the Trump Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced final...
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U.S., China move closer to trade deal despite harsh rhetoric
Officials from both nations have emphasized they are making progress. By Jenny Leonard and Niu ShupingThe U.S. and China are moving closer to agreeing on the amount of tariffs that would be rolled...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about holiday package shipping and logistics, a combine accident in Iowa and a former police commissioner in Chicago. Two billion packages will be moved in a very compact holiday...
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Check out tires designed for agricultural use
What's New From the Shows: Companies continue to develop tires for farm work. Gone are the days when you went to your tire dealer and told him you wanted the cheapest ply tire available for your...
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Tech tool for pasture management
Corteva brings LandVisor to market, leveraging precision ag for more diverse land. The phrase “precision agriculture” often brings with it the image of a corn, soybean or wheat field, and tools to...
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Farm Progress America, December 5, 2019
Max Armstrong shares information on the quality programs on two upcoming state Farm Bureau events Max Armstrong offers insight on two state Farm Bureau programs and while he's on the program for both,...
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