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Farm Progress America, Jan. 22, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some avocado history Max Armstrong offers some perspective on a promotion of avocados and the Super Bowl. The idea started in the late 1990s with the “guacamole bowl” which has...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about TSA lines and wait times, the National Western Stock Show, a mall shooting and a plane crash in Ohio. Ten percent of TSA employees are calling in sick, and some airports are...
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Will Trump appease U.S. biodiesel producers or his Argentine buddy?
Trump administration shocks U.S. biodiesel industry by announcing review of tariffs on Argentine soybean products. by Mario Parker and Jonathan GilbertThe Trump administration’s decision in April to...
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Evaluating your farm building infrastructure
Winter is a good time to take stock of your farm buildings and develop some priorities for the new year Winter is a time when most farmers finalize their seed selections and crop management plans for...
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Trade, refugees discussed at World Economic Forum
Cargill CEO talks about trade war impacts, IMF explores bright spots in global economy and New Zealand leader talks about new kind of leadership. The World Economic Forum brings together political,...
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Bunge hires former ConAgra boss
Gregory Heckman was named as acting CEO to replace Soren Schroder. by Mario Parker and Javier BlasBunge Ltd. appointed the former head of a rival agricultural trading house as chief executive officer...
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Apply for Growmark Foundation scholarship by April 12, 2019
Scholarships are for students in the United States and Ontario, Canada, for students pursuing two or four-year degrees or trade school certification. The Growmark Foundation is offering a $1,500...
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Low-oil corn finds new market in beer
Slideshow: Riggs Beer Co. is working with the University of Illinois to breed the perfect low-oil white corn for brewing. The world’s longest-running continuous breeding experiment in crops has...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the advancement in sensor use in animal agriculture Max Armstrong shares how the technology of installing a security system has changed over time. The key is a change in sensors...
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Taking ag tech to a wider audience
A trip to Las Vegas was an eye opener both for the tech seen, and the audience’s ag knowledge The display was a standout. The largest single piece of equipment graced the south hall of the Las Vegas...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about home building and interest rates, the reopening of FSA offices and a shortage of candy conversation hearts. A home-building boom isn't happening in many areas as interest...
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China may buy up to 7 million tons of U.S. wheat
The proposed purchases come as Chinese officials negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. by Bloomberg NewsChinese officials are considering purchasing as much as 7 million tons of U.S. wheat depending on...
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Shutdown harkens back to the old days for grain traders
In the absence of government crop reports, Big 4 traders tap their networks to navigate markets. by Isis Almeida and Mario ParkerFor the world’s largest agricultural-commodity traders, the...
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Max Armstrong talks about regulating "fake meat" at state levels, as well as poor road conditions and crashes and being prepared for winter driving. Washington regulatory agencies aren't the only ones...
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House Ag Committee members announced for 116th Congress
Committee will have 26 Democrats and 21 Republicans. California has largest delegation on the committee. Members of the House Agriculture Committee have been announced. Rep. Collin Peterson,...
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Commodity Classic 2019 registrations running ahead of past years
Commodity Classic includes seminars, trade show, speakers, entertainment and networking opportunities. Farmer registrations for 2019 Commodity Classic are running 17% ahead of the same time in 2018...
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CoBank releases 2019 outlook report
Report examines 10 key factors that will shape agriculture and markets sectors that serve rural communities throughout the U.S.Global and U.S. economic prospects are weakening and the agricultural...
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Need to refresh your application skills?
Agco and Asmark Institute course helps trainees refresh their skills and fully understand the stewardship and application of complex new chemistries, new buffer requirements and changing regulations....
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a new odor control tech being employed by the swine industry Max Armstrong looks at the adoption of new technology in the swine industry to improve air quality for employees....
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Farmers mull more corn, fewer soybeans
Trade and price questions keep planting intentions in play for 2019. The government shutdown that postponed key January USDA reports has grain markets on hold. But farmers penciling plans for spring...
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