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Cheyenne refinery going green
HollyFrontier crude oil refinery will be repurposed to pump out renewable diesel. By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Jeffrey BairIn a sign of changing times, a U.S. oil refining company is converting one of...
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Father's Day gifts for the farm dad
Tools, storage solutions, handy gadgets and even a UTV are on our list of fun things to get for dad this year. Dads are hard to buy for. Case IH shared some gift options with us, so we're sharing...
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Farm Progress America, June 3, 2020
Max Armstrong talks farm management and a way to solve the 'I'm very busy' issue some farmers face Max Armstrong shares insight from a farm consultant who offers insight on ways farmers can be better...
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Ag-tech investor shares insights
Yamaha Motor Ventures does more than look at motorcycles. Ag tech lead Nolan Paul shares what the investment firm seeks. There’s a relatively new and evolving business around agriculture that many...
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FDA tightens hand sanitizer guidelines
Ethanol industry says the new guidelines 'are overly restrictive and create a roadblock for producers.' The Trump administration has tightened its restrictions on the use of ethanol in hand sanitizer,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 3, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Iowa primary election, neighbors helping neighbors, food demand in China and the SAT. Voters in Iowa ended a long congressional career in primary voting last night.Local...
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Could phase one trade deal unravel over Hong Kong dispute?
Chinese imports of U.S. farm goods are a cornerstone of the phase one trade deal inked in January. By Bloomberg NewsAs China awaits U.S. sanctions for cracking down on Hong Kong, recent murmurs in the...
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Tyson returns to pre-COVID absentee policy
The company policy discourages absenteeism through a point system. By Deena Shanker and Jen SkerrittTyson Foods Inc., the biggest U.S. meat processor, will return to its pre-COVID-19 absentee policy,...
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Expanding conservation in the Great Lakes region
American Farmland Trust works with women landowners to increase use of conservation practices. American Farmland Trust and its partners have developed a new model to reduce nutrient and soil sediment...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 3, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a calm night, the Iowa primary results, federal aid for farmers, farm spending and more. Many regional cities were calm last night after several days of tensions and riots.In...
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COVID-19 disrupts agricultural economy
Latest Beige Book provides anecdotal information on worsening agricultural conditions. Economic activity declined in all Federal Reserve districts since April 15, according to the latest Federal...
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$4.8 million invested in Centers of Excellence
Three land-grant institutions get $1.6 million each for their Centers of Excellence. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is investing $4.8 million to support Centers of Excellence at 1890...
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CFAP payment Q&A
What you need to know about CFAP forms, eligible crops and livestock, payment formulas and unpriced grain. Sign-up for the Caronavirus Food Assistance Program payments began on May 26 at local Farm...
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Pilgrim's Pride CEO charged in price-fixing probe
Pilgrim's Pride, Tyson Foods and Sanderson Farms have been accused of conspiring to raise broiler chicken prices. By David McLaughlinThe chief executive officer of Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., America’s...
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Farm Progress America, June 5, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on work to fine-tune the Paycheck Protection Program to better help farmers Max Armstrong offers a look at work on the Paycheck Protection Program and work Congress is...
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Climate-smart legislation on tap in Senate
Updated: Growing Climate Solutions Act helps landowners participate in carbon credit markets. The Growing Climate Solutions Act, introduced today in the Senate, is generating a lot of buzz.The bill,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about first responders, Cargill, soybean sales and beaches in Door County, Wis. What a week this has been for first responders. Firefighters in Chicago responded to 100 fires in 30...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about protests, flood damage in downtown Milwaukee, wheat crop and motorcycle crashes. As you look across our region, quite a few popular shopping and dining spots remain closed...
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More than $545 million bound for farmers
USDA's Farm Service Agency sends first COVID-19 checks to farmers. USDA's Farm Service Agency has approved more than $545 million in payments to producers who have applied for the Coronavirus Food...
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What air travel looks like during COVID-19 pandemic
Don’t let fear stop you from flying. Just grab a mask and board; there is plenty of room. Wire gates blocked off access to shops and one entire wing of the airport. There was an eerie sense of quiet....
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