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Trump calls China trade deal 'big, beautiful monster'
Chinese media writes 'the trade war is not over yet' as it defends phase one deal. By Brendan MurrayA “big, beautiful monster” was the phrase President Donald Trump used before cheering supporters to...
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Reaction to phase one trade deal
Agricultural groups praise Trump, his administration for reaching phase one trade deal with China. President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed the first phase of a trade deal today.Reuters...
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Quick Take: Pork donations, upcoming forums and more
Commodity groups donate pork. Farm legacy and double-crop seminars coming up. Growmark names essay winner. Griggsville farmer writes a book and more. Pork, corn producers donate 100,263 pounds of...
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Trade deal text brings clarity to markets
Here’s a round-up of how Wall Street reacted to the signing of the phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China. By Vildana Hajric, Claire Ballentine and Sarah PonczekThe U.S. and China signed a...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 15, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about impacts of the flu, the trade deal with China, a college seeking a new president and a mascot change for a North Dakota school district. A young girl in Iowa has lost her...
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Your building warranty: top five questions to protect your investment
New building construction of any kind is a significant investment, and a warranty helps protect that investment in the future. Not all warranties, however, provide the same level of protection or...
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Comment on beef carcass grading program
AMS wants to know what would make plan more workable for plants. USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking comments on procedures for the Instrument Enhanced Grading program for beef carcass...
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APHIS clarifies authority to maintain fund balance
Agricultural Quarantine Inspection User Fee Program protects ag from invasive species. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has finalized an interpretive rule clarifying the agency’s...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, January 16, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at a program that aims to recognize books that educate people about agriculture Max Armstrong digs into the issue of misinformation about agriculture. The American Farm Bureau...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 16, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about drug arrests, ag group reactions to the China trade deal and wonders, how clean is your coffee maker? Federal agents arrested morer than two dozen people yesterday for drugs...
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What's new, what's unclear in phase one trade deal
U.S., China sign phase one trade deal in Jan. 15 White House ceremony. By Bloomberg NewsThe deal signed between the U.S. and China brings a pause in the trade war between the world’s two largest...
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Program aims to expand biofuel sales
Comment on Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. USDA is seeking public input to help with the creation of the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), a new program that will...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 16, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about cleaning up an ooze, donation review, reactions to the China trade deal and a baseball player scam. A spot near detroit Michigan where a chemical is oozing onto the...
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Senate passes USMCA
Ag groups praise passage of updated North American trade deal. The Senate today passed the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement, referred to as NAFTA 2.0 by some, by a vote of 89-10, sending it to...
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Roberts to receive AFBF Distinguished Service Award
Kansas Republican has chaired both House and Senate agriculture committees and led coalitions to pass eight farm bills. Sen. Pat Roberts will receive the American Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished...
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Perdue issues rule for faith-based organizations
Perdue's proposed rule treats religious and non-religious organizations equally in USDA programs. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue proposed a rule Jan. 16 to ensure that religious and non-religious...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Jan. 17, 2020
Missouri farmer scams buyers, consumers for more than decade, Wisconsin lost about 18% dairy farms in two years and pawpaw production range expands. Missed some news this week? Here are 7 ag stories...
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Been there, done that: How to succeed in 2020
Master Farmers weigh in on how younger farmers can make the most of 2020, coming out of a rough 2019. When it comes to formulating a game plan for 2020, the best advice might well come from those...
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Farm Progress America, January 17, 2020
Max Armstrong previews the hot topics of the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting Max Armstrong looks ahead to the 101st consecutive meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation. He shares...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 17, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about winter weather, football, toxic hay killing horses, a grain bin entrapment and using gift cards. There's a snow storm and winter weatherr coming today. It's a big pro...
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