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Iowa farmer first to be paid for storing high volume of carbon
Shopify is the first corporate buyer of agricultural carbon credits from a CarbonNow farmer. Western Iowa farmer Kelly Garrett has become “the face of CarbonNow” as the first farmer in America to...
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Farm Progress America, October 30, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news of a new report that offers good news in the productivity of the pork industry Max Armstrong offers a look at a report from Metafarms and SMS looked at sow, nursery, finish...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Milk prices are expected to rise, a pilot program is introduced to pay you for incorporating new cropping practices and yes-- 2020 wouldn't be complete without a blue moon. Need a quick catch up on...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 30, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the weekend time change, the gray wolf, high school basketball, agri-communities and more. It's time change weekend, so check your smoke detectors.The gray wolf will no...
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Commodity Classic will be virtual in 2021
New format will offer opportunity for more farmers to connect and learn in different ways. Commodity Classic has announced it will transition its annual conference and trade show, originally scheduled...
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Cattle facial recognition and giant hornets
The Around Farm Progress Podcast offers a look at a new tool for tracing cattle and delves into how to eradicate an Asian giant hornet next Did you know cow faces are different enough for facial...
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This Week in Agribusiness, October 31, 2020
Field trials, agriculture entrepreneurs, markets, virtual convention and more. Part 1Chad Colby checks in with grower, Jabob Wade about data from his field trials in 2020.Max tours rural America...
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Necessity drives decision to build Cow Crane tool
Slideshow: When a cow goes down, every minute counts in getting it back on its feet. Roger Swihart operates a small farm equipment sales business and runs a few head of longhorn cattle on his ranch...
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New study makes case for variable-rate P
Ponding leads to high phosphorus levels, and a new study shows how variable-rate application and changes to traditional grid soil testing could save money and reduce nutrient loss. Could variable-rate...
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Ethanol looks beyond Trump-Biden bluster to biofuel reset
Donald Trump and Joe Biden are scrambling to secure Farm Belt victories with sweeping promises to protect corn-based ethanol’s place in the U.S. fuel mix. By Kim Chipman and Jennifer A. DlouhyThe...
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Farm Progress America, November 2, 2020
Max Armstrong shares interesting statistics on corn and soybean acres, and their history Max Armstrong reports on information he's seen showing that soybeans will be more profitable than corn in 2020....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 2, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the presidential campaign trail, COVID-19 impact on food security and supply, a tractor accident and a hotel for fishermen. Donald Trump and Joe Biden were in the Midwest...
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Check for errors before using yield data
Corn Illustrated: Before you make any decisions using your harvest data, look for these possible errors — and do something about them. Even if you were faithful about calibrating your yield monitor,...
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No matter your party, farmers vote
Farm Progress PANEL shows 95% of respondents have, or will, be voting for 2020, though some have concerns There's no question, farmers are engaged. The latest Farm Progress PANEL asked a simple...
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Ear size varies on late-emerging plants
Corn Watch: The trend is toward smaller ears on average, but there is lots of variation. Last week’s article tracked differences in weight of ears in two rows where there was lots of variation in...
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Consumers are buying more butter than ever to cook at home
Land O’Lakes Inc. is selling record amounts of butter as consumers cook more at home. By Justina Vasquez and Isis AlmeidaAmerican dairy giant Land O’Lakes Inc. is selling record amounts of butter as...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 2, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about food prices, harvest and sales, as well as the post office and an electric vehicle. Americans are concerned about food prices.A grain analyst says the majority of the U.S....
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USDA crop progress: Corn, soybean harvests more than 80% complete
Harvest pace through November 1 is slightly slower than analyst estimates The 2020 harvest season is officially in the home stretch, with more than eight out of every 10 acres now out of the fields,...
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2020 farmland values: Stable is good
Land Values: Reflecting on 2020, farm managers say less volatility will be welcomed — on many fronts — in 2021. In farm management, volumes will be written about 2020, which appears destined to be...
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Farm Progress America, November 3, 2020
Max Armstrong continues his look at historical crop acreage numbers with a focus on cotton and wheat Max Armstrong continues his look at acreage shifts with a look at cotton and wheat. Max digs into...
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