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Illinois State Fair off, but livestock show on
A Junior Livestock Expo is planned for September, minus the Sale of Champions. Illinois now joins several states throughout the Midwest that have canceled their state fairs for 2020. Gov. J.B....
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Wheat harvest, Texas windstorm and dicamba chaos
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors in Texas and Missouri to talk about some hot topics It seems in agriculture there may be a new phrase "mixed bag" and given what's been discussed...
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This Week in Agribusiness, June 13, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson look at the 2020 corn crop, beef production and the ‘full steam ahead’ Farm Progress Show. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you...
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USDA waiver extends summer meal access nationwide
Typically, USDA funded summer meals sites are limited to low-income areas. USDA is granting a waiver to allow local partners, who have been working overtime serving meals to kids during the COVID-19...
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Ag equipment sales increase in May 2020
Total farm tractor sales rose 15.1% in U.S. in May, while tractor sales fell .8% in Canada. Sales of agricultural tractors and self-propelled combines rose in the United States in May 2020, according...
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How conservation can pay for itself
Data from Precision Conservation Management helps farmers like Adam Brown determine return on investment for conservation practices before making the switch. Adam Brown wasn’t sure about cutting back...
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Ag economy snapshot
2020 could be tough year even with financial support, ethanol margins show marked improvement. Even with significant government financial support, 2020 could be a tough year for farmers, according to...
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A look back on a career in farm equipment
Maury Salz, president of Claas of Omaha, retired in 2020, but has been with the company through some interesting times in the industry. The farm equipment industry is rich with history, and sometimes...
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Farm Progress America, June 15, 2020
Max Armstrong explores a new lawsuit filed against four major beef processors Max Armstrong shares that the four largest beef packers are in the spotlight for potential cattle market manipulation. A...
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Farmers making plans to attend 2020 Husker Harvest Days
Farmers and ranchers report they are going to attend the show Sept. 15-17, 2020 As states across the Midwest and nation open businesses and additional public services, farmers clearly report, via a...
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Soil health trailblazer wins World Food Prize
Scientist Rattan Lal is a pioneer in research on sequestering carbon in the soil. A leading soil scientist, Dr. Rattan Lal is the winner of the 2020 World Food Prize. The announcement was made June 11...
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Subsidize your step into cover crops
Help from the government and corporations is available to offset the cost of farmers’ investment in cover crops. Decatur, Ill., farmer Adam Brown says he can’t commit a large percentage of his acreage...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality takes an unexpected step lower
Winter wheat quality also drops, as soybean quality held steady last week. The 2020 U.S. corn crop has started the year with a faster-than-average planting pace and relatively good quality. But that...
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Why do you use corn in your livestock ration?
NCGA Farm to Virtual Fair contest hopes to engage next generation. The benefits of using corn in the feed ration is the focus of a new summer contest from the National Corn Growers Association. The...
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Planters, ag tractor tech and more farm tools
Slideshow: In this collection of new products, farmers find a diverse range of new ideas and innovations. The email inbox for an editor who covers equipment can be a treasure trove of new ideas,...
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Farm Progress America, June 16, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news of a structural change in China's swine industry Max Armstrong looks at the practice in China of relocating the livestock industry. But now the country is building large...
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U.S. ethanol arrives in Mexico
U.S. Grains Council collaborates with Mexican Association of Service Station Providers to build relationships, make sales. The U.S. Grains Council collaboration with the Mexican Association of Service...
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Conservationists concerned by Forest Service blueprint
Trump administration blueprint calls for Forest Service to expedite environmental reviews on its land. The Trump administration on Friday released a blueprint for the Forest Service.The directive came...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 16, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the oil market, corn condition, visitors at nursing homes, a possible college football season and the unlikeliness of a baseball season. The oil market will come back, next...
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Know your soil’s deficiencies
Southern Illinois agronomist is seeing trends toward sulfur deficiencies and spreader-induced K deficiencies. More farmers are requiring soil and tissue sampling to reduce input costs and meet the...
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