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Stopping foodborne illnesses
Purdue researchers develop technology to detect technology and E.coli in food samples. Researchers at Purdue University have developed a lanthanide-based assay coupled with a laser that can be used to...
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Addressing rural challenges
Senators launch Rural Working Group to address unique challenges facing rural areas. A group of four Midwestern senators today launched a Bipartisan Senate Rural Working Group.The group aims to...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Feb. 14, 2020
Outstanding Young Farmers recognized, Canada's Competition Bureau investigates and farmers optimistic for 2020. Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven ag stories to catch you up.1. A Farm...
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Farm Progress America, February 14, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at one movement that is invigorating the future of agriculture Max Armstrong continues his talk with Dr. David Kohl, ag economist, Virginia Tech University, who shares how the next...
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What will Trump do to WTO next?
Trump has called WTO the 'worst trade deal ever' and his trade chief supports this view. By Bryce BaschukPresident Donald Trump has never been a fan of the World Trade Organization.For years Trump has...
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Got milk?
Dairy producers are desperate to get Americans to drink milk again, even rolling out cookies packaged with milk. By Laura YinIf you give Americans a cookie, will they finally start buying milk...
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This Week in Agribusiness, February 15, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson are checking out the National Farm Machinery Show and talking trade, the farm bill and elderberries. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts...
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U.S. exports to China fell 11% in 2019
Texas, Florida and Alabama were particularly hard hit, which each seeing sales plunge by more than 25%. By Anita SharpeExporters from most U.S. states experienced dismal sales to China last year as...
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Jury sides with farmer against Bayer, BASF
Cape Girardeau, Mo., jury found that both companies were responsible for peach farmer's losses By Jef Feeley and Tim BrossBayer AG and rival BASF SE must pay $15 million to a farmer who blamed the...
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Bayer blames fungus for Bader Farms peach problems
Jury awards $265 million in damages for dicamba drift, company will appeal verdict. Bayer is not throwing in the towel even after a federal jury found in favor of a southeast Missouri farmer’s claim...
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Be safe in your grain bins
During Grain Bin Safety Week 2020, Nationwide launches contest to award grain rescue tubes to fire departments. Feb. 16-22 is Grain Bin Safety Week. To raise awareness of these dangers and prevent...
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Mating data to crop insurance
Farmers Edge is engaging agents across the country to provide customers a way to share key information for improved accuracy and ease of claim filing. For Wade Barnes, the value of data is paramount....
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Farm Progress America, February 17, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at a rising trend in the beef industry – Prime carcasses Max Armstrong shares there's a rising amount of beef carcasses graded prime, which is meeting a growing need from...
View ArticleMORNING-Midwest Digest, February 17, 2020
Max Armstrong talks election, a Nebraska ice jam, National Grain Safety Week and the value of wind farms Max Armstrong looks at a range of news this morning including claims that Michael Bloomberg is...
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MIDDAY-Midwest Digest, February 17, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the return of meth, a quick jury verdict and the dangers of grain entrapment Max Armstrong looks back at the meth scourge and it's returning with a new wave sweeping the...
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Farm Progress America, February 18, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at good news for the sorghum crop Max Armstrong shares what the learns at events, and sometimes he gets a surprise. For example, Max shares that the sugarcane aphid is not...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 17, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Ryan Newman, China's purchase of ag goods, and a couple of generous tippers in Michigan. NASCAR driver Ryan Newman is in serious condition at a Florida hospital, which is...
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Dean Foods to sell to DFA
Dean Foods losses piled up after its biggest customer, Walmart, built its own milk plant. By James AttwoodDean Foods Co. agreed to sell a large chunk of its business to Dairy Farmers of America Inc....
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China takes steps to make good on trade deal
Introduction of waivers unlikely to lead to a drastic surge in buying, as the novel coronavirus outbreak has dashed China’s demand. By Bloomberg NewsChina is laying the groundwork to boost purchases...
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25 Agriculture Future of America Ambassadors named
The AFA Ambassadors set goals to increase awareness of AFA programs on their campuses and in their regions. Agriculture Future of America has selected 25 ambassadors representing 25 schools from 21...
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