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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 3, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about severe weather, preparing for coronavirus, interest rates and preventing rural highway fatalities. It's severe weather awareness week in several states in the Midwest.The...
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John May to succeed Samuel Allen at Deere
May became Deere's tenth CEO in November 2019; joined board of directors in August 2019. On May 1, Deere & Company will have a leadership transition as John C. May succeeds Samuel R. Allen as...
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Ag industry understands importance of grain bin safety
Slideshow: When it comes to safety, there's no substitute for keeping grain in good condition in the first place. Here are some products and advice to help. New types of grain bin equipment could make...
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Inside look at best of New York Farm Show
Slideshow: There was plenty to see and do at the Northeast’s largest indoor farm machinery show. The weather was cold and snowy in Syracuse, but there were plenty of hot items to check out at this...
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Ag Economy Barometer hits all-time high
An improvement in producer’s perceptions of current conditions fueled increase in barometer. By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierThe Ag Economy Barometer reached a new all-time high in February,...
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Farm Progress America, March 4, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at the 2020 Conservation Legacy Award Winners Max Armstrong shares news of the 2020 Conservation Legacy Award winners announced at Commodity Classic. Max offers information...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about tornado damage in Nashville and a Krispy Kreme delivery man. Some polling places in Nashville were open until 10 after the tornado.As many as 30 barges were torn away from...
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Vietnam commits to buying Nebraska farm products
The $3 billion purchase is attempt to address Trump administration complaints about trade surplus. By Nguyen Dieu Tu UyenVietnam, looking to allay the Trump administration’s wrath over its soaring...
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Perdue: Chance of more trade aid is 'less than 10%'
Weak prices have stoked calls for a third round of trade assistance for farmers. By Mike DorningU.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue sees a “less than 10%” chance that U.S. farmers will get another...
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Trump signs legislation to hire ag inspectors
The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019 authorizes hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists a year until the workforce shortage is filled. The Protecting America’s Food &...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Tennessee tornado, coronavirus impact on retail, the state of the rural economy and smoke detectors. The death toll continues to rise for the Tennessee tornado. There are...
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Building out a utility line, filling a niche
New Holland expands its Workmaster line and extends T5 line with two feature-filled models. There’s no avoiding it — Todd DeBock is enthusiastic about the New Holland tractor line. When he engages...
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Farm Progress America, March 5, 2020
Max Armstrong talks red meat and a need for producers to go on the offensive in promoting this product Max Armstrong offers insight from a Texas A&M expert who says that the U.S. beef industry is...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 5, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about electric vehicles, improper government payments, raising money for victims of the brewery shooting and more. Is there an electric vehicle in your future? GM says it's working...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 5, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about blood donations, China purchasing soybeans, cell phone use legislation in South Dakota and more. Blood banks need donations. Lower donations have been a result of the...
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Strengthening dollar may challenge U.S.-China trade
Coronavirus is cutting food demand in China, delaying billions of dollars in American agricultural sales. By Isis AlmeidaCrop traders obsessing over the deadly coronavirus in China may be overlooking...
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Pork industry honors leaders at 2020 Forum
Everett Forkner, Bret Marsh and Ken Horton were honored during the awards luncheon in Kansas City, Mo. Pork producers and allied industry members from across the country gather annually for the...
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Trump administration proposes more SNAP changes
Proposed rule makes changes to support services geared to moving participants into workforce. The Trump administration is proposing to change the way states serve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
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Is hydroponic organic?
Trump administration sued over its decision to let hydroponic operators use organic label. By Robert BurnsonFood activists and farmers sued the Trump administration over its decision to let hydroponic...
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Farm Progress America, March 6, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insights on an interesting birthday as the American Soybean Association celebrates its 100th birthday Max Armstrong observes that the American Soybean Association is celebrating...
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