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Nominations sought for air quality task force
USDA's Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research brings together variety of perspectives. Nominations are being accepted for USDA's Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research. The Task...
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Farm Progress America, September 9, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at how some things farmers share on social media may not be seen as intended Max Armstrong shares insight on the idea of "telling the farm's story" and while some may be tired of...
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A Brexit re-write?
Boris Johnson's government will break international law by attempting to re-do the Brexit deal. By Joe MayesA U.K. minister conceded Boris Johnson’s government will break international law by...
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Driving across Iowa
Slideshow: What’s it look like in Iowa after the derecho? Here’s a look down a gravel road, close to U.S. 30 between Ames and Cedar Rapids. The first tractor and disk took my breath away. I knew it...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 9, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Bradley University quarantine, picket lines at University of Michigan, Sturgis contact tracing study, crop conditions and the Farm Progress Virtual Experience. Bradley...
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News reports: EPA will reject 'gap year' petitions
RFA, NCGA, NFU and ACE call for EPA to act swiftly and for Supreme Court to reject petition from refiners. President Trump has directed the Environmental Protection Agency to reject dozens of...
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Wildfires rage in 13 Western states
More than 90 fires have burned more than 5,300 square miles as winds fan flames. Wildfires have burned hundreds of homes in Oregon as strong winds continue to propel the fires in California, Oregon...
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Cropland conversion continues
University of Wisconsin study finds 1 million acres of prairie converted to cropland each year in the U.S. New research from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, finds that the United States is...
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Farmers help farmers clean up after derecho
Through groups like the Fellowship of Christian Farmers, farmers from across the country are descending on Iowa to help clean up trees, bins, sheds and more. When McLean County, Ill., farmers Dave...
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Wild cousins may help crops battle climate change
Can wild relatives of domestic crops help preferred crops adapt? Crops are vulnerable to a changing climate. They can succumb to many threats that are likely to get worse in the next century.An...
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What cover crop should you plant?
Improved tool from Midwest Cover Crop Council can help Midwest farmers with cover crop decisions. Cover crops have been shown to have many benefits, including improving water and soil quality,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about business damage in Kenosha, Wis., support for ethanol, a cattle shooting in Arkansas and a tough loss for Detroit Tigers. Local businesses have tallied 56 businesses damaged...
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ASF identified in Germany
Deadly hog virus found in corpse of wild boar found near Polish border; Germany is Europe's top pork exporter. By Megan Durisin, Brian Parkin and Isis AlmeidaA deadly pig disease has just entered...
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Farm Progress America, September 10, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight from a dairy economist on dairy prices and what farmers receive at the farm gate Max Armstrong looks at the bouncing Class III milk price that surged in July due to a...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about how "normal" things feel, or don't, JC Penney sales and liquidation, and options for 2021 Commodity Classic and other farm shows. How "normal" does your town look after Labor...
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Collecting data to improve production
Federally funded project allows farmers to pool data to guide responses to production obstacles. Iowa State University researchers are leading a federally funded project to help farmers share data...
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Trump and Biden: What solutions do they bring to ag?
Presidential candidates offer their stance on 10 agriculture issues, including food security, trade, renewable fuels, regulations and more. The long, strange pandemic-ridden election season certainly...
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Pair of studies explore industrial hemp as cattle feed
K-State researches determining whether hemp harvest leftovers could be fed to cattle. A pair of studies at Kansas State University is bringing new insight to farmers and producers seeking to...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Sept. 11, 2020
COVID relief in Senate, ASF in Germany, derecho damage in Iowa and SDS in Missouri Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.1. Senate Republicans unveiled their proposed...
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Time to plant trees
Tree Talk: Fall is prime time for getting new trees in the ground. Here’s a look at what to plant and how to plant it. As we begin to move into fall, now is a good time to consider planting trees. As...
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