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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the flu and flu shots, farm challenges, driving in the heartland of America and presidential candidates connecting with Iowa. Did you get your flu shot yet? Experts don't...
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The week ahead: Trade war, WTO and USMCA
New tariffs take effect Dec. 15 unless agreement reached, terms of final 3 WTO judges expire on Tuesday and USMCA debated in Congress. By Shawn DonnanThat this is another big week for Donald Trump,...
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Settlement reached in herd retirement case
National Milk Producers Federation pays $220 million in exchange for release from all claims The once-praised Cooperatives Working Together Herd Retirement Program was the subject of a class-action...
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Individuals recognized for helping the hungry
Tyson Foods meets hunger relief goal, recognizes individuals for their efforts to feed the hungry Tyson Foods has contributed more than $60 million for hunger relief in four years and it's honoring...
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$2 million raised at GENYOUth gathering
Money will fund Fuel Up to Play 60, which is in 73,000 schools reaching more than 38 million students GENYOUth generated nearly $2 million during its annual fundraising Gala on Dec. 4 at the American...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a former Federal Reserve chairman, a Farm Bureau survey, and organic survey, Christmas tree farms, cold weather, and bad traffic. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker...
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Secretary Perdue optimistic on China, USMCA deals
Whether deal is millimeters or miles away remains unknown, ag secretary shares at NGFA conference. Trade uncertainty remains top of mind for those in agriculture, and a main point of discussion for...
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Lunar New Year festivities expected to lift demand for pork
New cases of African swine fever continue to pop up even as China's hog herd starts to recover from disease By Bloomberg NewsThe worst impact of African swine fever may be over, but that doesn’t mean...
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Vietnam proposes to reduce tariffs on U.S. ag products
Vietnam views tariff cuts as way to help country create better trade balance with U.S. By Nguyen Xuan QuynhUnder pressure from the U.S., Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing to reduce tariffs on...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about support for Celadon Trucking employees, snow-related accidents in Minnesota, 2019 harvest progress and more. Celadon Trucking Company, Indiana, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy....
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Trump administration will sign off on USMCA changes today
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross tells Fox Business 'we're within inches, maybe millimeters of a deal.' By Kathleen Miller and Jordan FabianCommerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the U.S., Mexico, and...
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USMCA debated on Twitter, praised by ag groups
U.S., Mexico, Canada to sign 'initial deal' today finalizing trade agreement. Mexico, Canada and the U.S. will sign the USMCA on Tuesday in Mexico, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said...
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Lopez Obrador says USMCA will be signed today
U.S. House Democrats confident they can pass the deal as soon as next week By Justin Villamil, Lorena Rios and Erik WassonMexico, Canada and the U.S. have all agreed to sign the USMCA regional trade...
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U.S. unlikely to impose new Chinese tariffs on Dec. 15
U.S. and Chinese negotiators may be drawing closer to 'phase one' accord By Isis Almeida and Shawn DonnanThe U.S. is unlikely to impose extra tariffs on a new $160 billion swath of Chinese goods...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Eyes on 94 campaign, a vehicle pileup, trade uncertainty and Christmas carols in the combine this year. Some parts of I94 in the Heartland will see increased police...
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Florida professor receives award from American Agri-Women
AAW Veritas award goes to University of Florida professor Dr. Kevin Folta Dr. Kevin Folta received the 2019 Veritas Award at the American Agri-Women National Convention.Folta is a professor of...
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CHS board adds two new members
New members are Hal Clemensen of South Dakota and Kevin Throener of North Dakota. Five board members were elected to three-year terms during the CHS cooperative's 2019 Annual Meeting held Dec. 5-6 In...
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Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days give back to communities
Numerous organizations partner with Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days to raise money Farm Progress events substantially contribute to the business economies surrounding its show host communities...
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House plans to vote on USMCA next week
Senate won't take up USMCA until it finishes impeachment trial. By Erik WassonHouse Democrats embraced the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement after securing key revisions and announced plans to vote...
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Colorado producer programs, pesticide center announced
State to open new commercial application testing center and set farm management meeting and pesticide certification dates. Winter is here. While that statement has many connotations for farmers, a key...
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