Towns along Red River of the North prepare for flooding
Flooding has already snarled rail traffic in much of the Plains. by Brian K. Sullivan and Michael HirtzerAs the Midwest recovers from record flooding, cities and towns along the Red River in...
View ArticleWinField United researchers find way to reduce dicamba drift
Adding second adjuvant to dicamba spray tank reduces fine droplets by 60%. For farmers fighting resistant weeds in soybeans or cotton, the release of varieties tolerant to dicamba has been a godsend....
View Article11 challenges if FMD detected in U.S.
GAO report finds significant challenges exist if foot-and-mouth disease detected in U.S. USDA would face significant challenges if foot-and-mouth disease was detected in the United States, according...
View ArticleIllinois agriculture buys some time
Inside tip: Illinois farm finances aren’t all doom and gloom. Really. Here’s why. The Wall Street Journal headline this winter was pretty clear: “Farm Belt Bankruptcies Are Soaring.”Soaring. Wow....
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 21, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at a new university-based program to promote the use of hemp Max Armstrong shares news that Murray State University will become the home of the Center for Agricultural...
View ArticleBrazil implements duty-free tariff rate quota for wheat
Brazil was the largest wheat importer in Latin America and the fourth largest in the world in marketing year 2017/18. President Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced March 19 that...
View ArticleFarmers affected by flooding look ahead to planting
As water recedes, growers assess flood's effect on fields and county roads — and the challenges that lie ahead. By Tyler Harris and Curt ArensIt was a perfect storm. Record snowfall in February, plus...
View ArticleDid Monsanto fail to warn consumers about risks of Roundup?
Judge Vince Chhabria was very clear about the challenge facing Bayer when he rejected the company’s request to throw out the case. by Joel RosenblattTo understand the depth of Bayer AG’s reversal of...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, March 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about hot tea linked to cancer, widespread flooding, continued tariffs and pot hole counts. Is hot tea causing esophageal cancer?Not all the flooding is as bad as along the...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flooding in Minnesota, an interesting university investment, concern about the planting intentions report and chicken pox. Moorehead, Minn., is the latest city to declare a...
View ArticleFlooding impacts nation's heartland
Residents evacuated in Missouri, National Guard escorts life-saving supplies to Nebraska town while snow melt continues up north.Heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt have caused catastrophic flooding...
View ArticleSpring acres still in flux
Survey shows farmers plan to plant more corn, less soybeans but scale back dramatic shifts. After planting more soybeans than corn in 2018 for the first time in 35 years, farmers want to return to...
View ArticleTools, equipment for the farm
Slideshow: This roundup includes an eclectic mix of tools for a range of farm uses. Not every product belongs in a specific category. From smaller seeders that aren’t in the class of bigger planters...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - March 22, 2019
Roundup suit, negotiations with China and African swine fever among ag news of the week. Missed some ag news this week. Here’s a quick catch-up on agricultural news of the week.1. Ed Hardeman, one of...
View ArticleUSDA programs available to help those impacted by flooding
USDA offers tips to protect food safety after flooding occurs. USDA staff in the regional, state, and county offices are responding and providing a variety of program flexibilities and other...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 22, 2019
Max Armstrong digs in on a new study to offer insight on a new study looking at egg consumption Max Armstrong shares his take on a recent study that again calls consumption of eggs into question....
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, March 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about continued flooding, a beer-company lawsuit and Red Wing Shoes in Manhattan. NOAA is predicting floods to continue through May.Miller Coors has filed a lawsuit against...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, March 23, 2019
Max Armstrong is joined by Chad Colby this week as they hear about Midwest flooding and get updates on ongoing trade negotiations. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once...
View ArticlePlanning ahead for hemp in Illinois
Industrial hemp is coming. Now comes the hard part: working with other states in the region and deciding where to locate processors. Wisconsin has led the Midwest region in growing hemp, so long as...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about more China corn purchases, gray wolf relocation, dog rescues and a late birthday card. Will flooding bring Chinese to our door for more corn?A U.S.-Canadian team has...
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