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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about linemen keeping energy flowing, cancelled flights, global events impacting grain trade and losing money to scams. Shoutout to the linemen and women keeping our farms and...
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Researchers develop wheat to combat celiac disease
The new genotype of wheat with built-in enzymes opens door to new treatments for celiac. For more than 2 million people in the U.S., traditional staples like wheat bread and pasta are off the menu....
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Reflecting on 10 years of cover crop, soil health movement
No-till on the Plains panel talks past, present and future of the soil health movement. When you talk to the folks who are active in no-till farming practices and the movement to cover crops as part...
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4 farm couples named to outstanding young farmers list
Couples from Illinois, Iowa, Maryland and North Carolina came out on top in the recent National Outstanding Young Farmers competition. Four couples from Illinois, Iowa, Maryland and North Carolina...
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U.S., China working on multiple MOUs
No breakthrough expected during this week's trade talks in Washington, but Trump may extend March 1 deadline. by Jenny LeonardU.S. and Chinese negotiators are working on multiple memorandums of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about train travel, major mail theft, China growing more soybeans and hairless thieves stealing hairdryers. Amtrak is trying to increase train travel by introducing shorter...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 21, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at what it takes to start a new FFA chapter. Max Armstrong shares the diversity of what is today’s FFA. With more than 8,000 chapters, there’s a wide range of work being done in...
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FDA sitting on gene editing development; USDA needs to oversee
FDA oversight will treat any gene-edited animal as a living animal drug — and every farm raising them as a drug manufacturing facility. The development of gene editing for livestock is currently...
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China proposes to buy $30 billion more in U.S. ag products
The offer part of memoranda of understanding under discussion by U.S. and Chinese negotiators in Washington. by Bloomberg NewsChina is proposing that it could buy an additional $30 billion a year of...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about hospital ID bracelets, a murderer caught, a beer company at Commodity Classic and inappropriate cheer team awards. A new method of identification for hospital patients is...
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Young farmers win big — with soil health, too
Derek and Renee Martin, Mount Pulaski, Ill., are National Outstanding Young Farmers. Here’s a look at their operation and their attention to soil health. Not every young farmer can say they’re among...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Feb. 22, 2019
Low commodity prices expected to continue, African swine fever detected in Vietnam and Shark Tank coming to Nebraska. Need a quick catch-up on agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories you...
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Want higher profits? Drop soybean seeding rates
A three-year study found that yields and profits were lower in more heavily seeded plots. By Deborah Jeanne SergeantPlanting more soybean seeds per acre should lead to better profitability, but that's...
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New tractors, seeder and tech
John Deere adds to its 6R Series, releases a new seeder and beefs up tech for its Gen 4 displays. Winter farm show season is a time when companies can make major announcements and show off their...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, Feb 22, 2019
Max Armstrong shares the story of an FFA Jacket program Max Armstrong wraps up his look at FFA Week with the story of one member who is working on a program that helps make sure every FFA member gets...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Chicago police and Jussie Smollett, Steve King's run for congress, trade talks and tax refunds. Chicago police are unhappy with Jussie Smollett's racially charged...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about speed limits, Western Farm Show, a GoFundme effort and a gun at an elementary school. Some state lawmakers are calling for an increase in speed limits. Officials of the...
View ArticlePrairie Farmer Master Farmer
Primary category Master Farmers Publish Date Feb 22, 2019 Nomination form and historical information on Prairie Farmer's annual Master Farmer awards. Gating level anonymous user Promote in Site List...
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This Week in Agribusiness, February 23, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson take in news on the USDA Ag Outlook Form, trade with China and introduce award-winning young farmers. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts...
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When corn plants make key decisions for yield
Corn Illustrated: Yield is determined during five distinct growth stages. Learn more by clicking through this slideshow. It’s a well-known fact that corn is one of the most efficient crop plants for...
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