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Roberts outlines busy agenda for his last two years in office
Sen. Pat Roberts plans to focus on the farm bill, trade efforts, health care and tax reform. The sun is setting on the Roberts-era in American agriculture, but it’s going to be a busy twilight of...
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Boosting a plant’s own systems
Startup firm aims for tools that work with a plant’s innate abilities to boost productivity. Startup companies in agriculture are almost not news these days, as each issue of your favorite business...
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Pennsylvania grower talks about his cover crop journey
Learn more about adding cover crops to your farming operation. (video) In this new video, see how Jeff Frey began planting cover crops and how he partnered with a Penn State professor on a Sustainable...
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Cargill reports results for fiscal 2019 second quarter
Adjusted operating earnings were $853 million, down 10% from the $948 million earned in last year’s strong comparative period. Cargill reported results on Jan. 3, 2019, for the fiscal 2019 second...
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Soybean growers demand end to Trump's trade war with China
Trump administration in China for trade talks. Soybean growers have taken to Twitter and other social media platforms with the hashtag #185DaysStillNeedTrade, along with the popular #RescindtheTariffs...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 8, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on a key tool Farm Bureau relies on to share its policy goals – social media Max Armstrong looks at the process the American Farm Bureau Federation goes through to set...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 8, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about a fallen firefighter, new governors in the Midwest, ice breaking on the Great Lakes and a Meals on Wheels helper. Mourners lined the streets in Clinton,...
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China reportedly buys more U.S. soy
The purchase came as Chinese officials began trade talks with Trump officials in hopes of ending trade war. by Isis Almeida, Kevin Varley and Alfred CangTop soybean importer China is buying more...
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Looking ahead to ag tech opportunities
After less than six months, Bayer is moving ahead with new tech after acquisition of Monsanto Liam Condon, president, Bayer Crop Science, offered what he called an appetizer of a tech update as he and...
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Collin Peterson will chair House Ag Committee
Peterson served as ranking member from 2011 through 2018. Congressman Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., was elected chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture on Jan. 4. This is the second time...
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How about a Monday resolution?
What’s Cooking in Illinois: New Year’s resolutions are full of hope, but Monday resolutions may have more staying power. Here’s how to make them, plus a healthy salad for supper tonight. A lot of us...
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MIDDAY Midwest Diges, Jan. 8, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max and talks about a fallen firefighter, a trade delegation headed to China, a rifle contract, national parks and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. Like many farm kids growing...
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How companion cropping can benefit your farm
Planting cover crops with cash crops has been a popular practice in Europe for years. Planting mixed species of cover crops is the new normal.Farmers can easily understand the theory of mimicking...
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U.S.-China trade talks will continue into Wednesday
The discussions are the first face-to-face interactions between the U.S. and China since both presidents met in Argentina and agreed to a temporary trade war truce. by Bloomberg NewsU.S.-China trade...
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Ag Economy Barometer down slightly in December 2018
Producers' perceptions of current conditions and expectations for future both drifted lower. By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierThe December 2018 Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer...
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USDA gives farmers more time to apply for Market Facilitation payments
Original application deadline was Jan. 15, 2019; it will be extended by equal number of days office was closed because of shutdown. Farmers who haven’t yet applied for Market Facilitation Program...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 9, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at some new laws that impact agriculture in California Max Armstrong offers a look at some new laws that took effect Jan. 1. Max shares some California laws from Tim Hearden,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 9, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about effects of the government shutdown, a woman shot inside her home, a family funeral and more. The effects of the government shutdown continue to pile up....
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China makes commitment to buy more U.S. goods as talks end
Talks end with cautious sense of optimism that China and U.S. might be able to reach a deal to end trade war. by Andrew MayedaThe Trump administration wrapped up the latest round of trade talks in...
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Virulent Newcastle confirmed in second commercial flock in California
The finding is part of an outbreak in southern California that began in May 2018. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed virulent Newcastle disease in a second commercial poultry...
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