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Ag economist bullish on milk despite USDA forecast
Dairy Outlook: For 2020, University of Wisconsin's Bob Cropp predicts $1 higher Class III price than USDA. University of Wisconsin-Madison dairy economist Bob Cropp believes milk prices will remain...
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Show brings benefits beyond the event
Manager's Notebook: The Farm Progress Show has a significant community impact every year. When we think of the Farm Progress Show, it’s pretty easy to focus on our exhibit and demonstration fields,...
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Gene editing: Gateway to new future of plant breeding?
An industry leader discusses technology that could change the future of crops. Looking back over the past several decades, Ponsi Trivisvavet says genetic improvement has added less than 1% yield...
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Cargill will offer plant-based option
Plant-based option will be available in early April, expanding company's approach to protein. Cargill's new private label plant-based patties and ground products will hit retailers and restaurants in...
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Scientists say limits on saturated fats unjustified
Letter sent to USDA, HHS urges lifting of limits placed on saturated fat intake in upcoming 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A group of nutrition scientists say current science fails to support...
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Farm Progress America, February 26, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at the hemp business and its prospects for the future. Max Armstrong offers a look at the challenges of adding new crops like hemp. Interest in the crop has exploded, but a new...
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Insects of spring: What to watch for
Tree Talk: Track insect development this spring with degree days, and watch out for these problem pests. With spring’s arrival, insects and mites make their way out of their winter dormant stage and...
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China in the market for U.S. sorghum
Chinese buyers are bidding for U.S. supplies that are for shipment in April and May. By Isis Almeida and Michael HirtzerChina is back in the market for U.S. sorghum this week, signaling the world’s...
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Thousands of farmers expected to join dicamba lawsuits
Over 2,000 farmers could file lawsuits against Monsanto and BASF in aftermath of extensive dicamba damage. Farmer interest in seeking retribution for crops damaged by the controversial dicamba...
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Senators urge financial flexibility
Senators ask federal regulators to give local banks and credit unions flexibility to help farmers. Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, and John Thune, R-South Dakota, are urging the federal government...
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Legislation introduced to lower ag's emissions
Maine lawmaker introduces Agriculture Resilience Act, which includes 6-point plan to reach net-zero agricultural emissions by 2040. Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has introduced legislation to...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 26, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the coronavirus, college sponsorship deals, electric vehicles, the annual pancake race and a helpful student. How concerned should we be about the...
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What one life can leave behind
What do monkeys, gorillas, ethanol and the Amish have to do with one another? More than you might think, according to the life of Ray Defenbaugh. Back at Ray Defenbaugh’s farm, we sat in his truck....
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Farm Progress America, February 27, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on an upcoming effort by FDA to boost food safety. Max Armstrong looks at the track record of food safety in a country that serves 1 billion meals a day – the United...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 27, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the Molson Coors shooting, the skull breaker challenge, a fired teacher and more. Five people won't return to their families after a shooting at the...
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Trump's EPA may reduce biofuel waivers
Announcement follows court ruling that EPA wrongly waived three refineries from requirements to use biofuels. By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Jennifer JacobsTrump administration officials have decided to...
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Roundup lawsuits may force Bayer to sell assets
CEO Werner Baumann says Bayer needs to know how much money the litigation will cost before figuring out how to pay for it. By Tim LohBayer AG acknowledged for the first time that lawsuits related to...
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Bayer chairman Werner Wenning leaving company
Wenning has been chairman since 2012 and was CEO of the company from 2002 until 2010. By Tim Loh and Naomi KresgeBayer AG Chairman Werner Wenning is leaving the German drugs and chemicals company...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 27, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about daylight saving time, the skull breaker challenge, expanding Subaru manufacturing and a lost coon dog. Have you had enough of daylight saving time? Ohio...
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Farm Progress America, February 28, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at the challenge of animal activists and their actions against farms. Max Armstrong offers insight on the work of animal rights extremists against farmers raising livestock. The...
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