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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about spam calls, unharvested corn, Amy Klobuchar, and a confused animal lover. Spam and robo calls have jumped 35 percent in the past year.Farmers and traders point out the...
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7 trade missions planned for 2020
4 of the destinations are first-time destinations: Spain and Portugal, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand and United Arab Emirates.USDA will sponsor seven agribusiness trade missions in 2020 to...
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Why is everyone talking about soil?
How are you celebrating #WorldSoilDay? Today, Dec. 5, is #WorldSoilDay, an annual awareness day to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for sustainable soil resource...
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General CRP sign up starts Dec. 9
Up to 27 million acres can be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program USDA is opening signup for the Conservation Reserve Program on Dec. 9, 2019. The deadline for agricultural producers to sign...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a stolen truck with a child inside, more possible MFP payments and helpful high school students in Kansas City. A truck was stolen in Des Moines, with a 7-year-old in it.Will...
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African swine fever reaches key region in Poland
Poland has grappled with the virus since 2014 By Agnieszka de SousaThe deadly hog virus that has roiled the global meat industry reached a key pork region in Poland, increasing the risk of disruption...
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Basis tightens from lack of farmer selling
New CoBank report examines grain elevator margins Basis for corn, soybeans and wheat is significantly tighter across the country from strong end-user bids, limited pipeline supplies, and lack of...
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Farm Progress America, December 6, 2019
Max Armstrong offers news of a partnership designed to bring the farm into the grocery store Max Armstrong shares the story of a company that's putting farms in grocery stores. The German company...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Bears football, a National Guard tragedy, tariffs on soybeans, a cold snap coming and more. The Chicago Bears won their game against Dallas.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shared the...
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NPPC, Farm Bureau file legal challenge to California's Prop 12
Currently, less than 1% of U.S. pork production meets Proposition 12's requirements. The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation have filed a legal challenge to...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about unemployment rates, musical instrument theft, Tom Vilsack on the campaign trail and frigid weather. Unemployment hasn't been this low for 50 years. But there are some states...
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EPA chief aims to set biofuel quotas by Dec. 20
EPA officials have maintained that the agency’s plan is consistent with a White House-brokered agreement. By Mario Parker and Jennifer A. DlouhyThe EPA is seeking to issue a final rule setting 2020...
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Bayer agrees to postpone Roundup trials
Delay allows for mediation talks to continue in cases where plaintiffs claim Roundup causes cancer By Tim LohBayer AG agreed to postpone two upcoming U.S. trials involving its Roundup weedkiller to...
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U.S., China discuss amount of farm purchases
Larry Kudlow says the two sides are in “almost around-the-clock” negotiations on some of the most “delicate” matters. By Brendan Murray and Jonathan FerroThe U.S. and China are trying to agree on the...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Dec. 7, 2019
New Christmas gift ideas, new tillage products, new companies and more are on the broadcast this week. Part 1 Greg Soulje is in early with a peek at the weekly forecast.Orion talks with Chris Lursen,...
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These tools will make hay producers smile
What’s New From the Shows: Shiny new equipment with the latest technology could simplify hay and forage production. If you chart changes in hay and forage harvesting over the decades, two major...
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Still harvesting? Call your crop insurance agent
Producers must file Notice of Loss by Dec. 10 to request extension of time to harvest Producers who are facing a delay in harvesting their crop and who participate in the federal crop insurance...
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USDA changes to SNAP rules both praised and condemned
Trump administration policy impacts adults, but may also impact grocers The Trump administration's decision to change the rules regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are drawing a...
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USDA Organic Survey heading to mailboxes
Deadline to fill out the survey is Jan. 10, 2020. USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting its 2019 survey of certified or transitioning to certified organic farmers, asking for...
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Farm Progress America, December 9, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at news of inaccurate wireless coverage information provided by cellphone companies Max Armstrong shared the story of the work of the Federal Communication Commission to...
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