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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the gunman in a Florida shooting, snowmobile safety, Brazilian export infrastructure and candy conversation hearts. A woman claims she had tried warning people (in the past)...
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Commerce Secretary downplays expectations for trade war resolution
Wilbur Ross says U.S. and China are a long way from resolving differences. by Brendan Murray and Andrew MayedaCommerce Secretary Wilbur Ross downplayed expectations for an end to the U.S.-China trade...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the weather and snowmobiling accidents, farmer planting intentions and pedestrian fatalities. While the weather has been better for snomobiling in many areas of the Midwest,...
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Favorite Farm Dog Contest now open
Enter your winning farm dog in Prairie Farmer’s annual Favorite Farm Dog Contest, and your faithful helper can join the ranks of Roxie, Colby, Max, Dixie and others. What’s a farmer without a faithful...
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Putting the HD on a new Ram
Slideshow: The Ram brand turns out a new heavy-duty line with a wide range of features. The pickup truck business can be nasty. The big three are mounting a constant battle of tech and features...
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Planting depth, soil moisture fit like hand in glove
New SmartFirmer technology helps monitor soil moisture levels in the furrow. You’re getting ready to plant corn, and soils are drying out. If you plant 2 inches deep, some seeds might wind up in dry...
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Takeaways from national biodiesel conference
The event includes all things biodiesel and bio-diesel related. Missed the National Biodiesel Board Engage conference in San Diego, California, or need a recap? Here’s some of the takeaways from the...
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Louis Dreyfus exiting dairy business
Dairy exit follows exits of metals and fertilizers sectors as company focuses on core business. Louis Dreyfus Company is exiting the dairy business by mid-2019 as part of its strategy to refocus on...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 25, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at changes in antibiotic use on the farm Max Armstrong shares insights on a report from the Food and Drug Administration looking at the use of medically important antimicrobials in...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about upcoming cold and snow weather, a Wisconsin dairy cooperative and accusations and repercussions of body odor. More snow and cold temperatures are on the way for the weekend,...
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House funding bill halts USDA's proposed ERS, NIFA move
Conference report language directs USDA to “delay indefinitely” proposal to reorganize ERS and seeks detailed analysis on proposed move. On Thursday, the House revived previously unpublished...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about using seatbelts and seatbelt safety. A Fox News channel personality and his family had a close call accident, but thankfully had seatbelts on, which prevented serious injury....
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Firsthand look at latest planter tech
Commentary: Slidehow offers an up-close-and-personal look at how new planting technology works in the field. The best way to learn what new technology can do for you is try it on your own farm. The...
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This Week in Agribusiness, January 26, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson get all the updates from winter meeting season and touch on markets and the weather. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you...
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Trump announces deal to reopen government for three weeks
The Senate could vote on the legislation Jan. 25, House passage could happen immediately. by Anna Edgerton, Billy House, Erik Wasson and Jennifer JacobsPresident Donald Trump announced a deal to...
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Reaction to Trump's decision to reopen the government
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says announcement is 'welcome news.' President Donald Trump announced Jan. 25 a deal to reopen the federal government through Feb. 15.Here’s what people are...
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9 award-winning images from NCGA Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest
25 prizes were awarded to photographers from 16 states. More than 590 images were submitted for judging in the 2018 National Corn Growers Association Fields-of-Corn Photo Contest.In total, 25 prizes...
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Perdue makes 3 leadership appointments
Dr. Mindy Brashears will serve as Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety, Naomi Earp as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, and Dr. Scott Hutchins as Deputy Under Secretary for Research,...
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Study finds no link between ethanol, land use changes
Authors used actual data on land-use change that occurred from 2007 to 2014. A newly released article in the American Journal of Agricultural Economics finds no evidence to support land use changes...
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Soybean seed quality questionable
Pod and stem blight affected the Illinois soybean crop this past fall. Here’s what that has to do with germination rates on seed for 2019. Pod and stem blight may not have affected soybean yield much...
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