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Congress urged to fund Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network
Eligible programs include farm helplines and websites, training programs and workshops, outreach services, and home delivery of assistance. National Farmers Union and a broad coalition of farm and...
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Tillage tools rely on precision tech for efficiency
Slideshow: These four machines push the frontier on what you can do with tillage. The John Deere RWA wheel disk or the Allis-Chalmers 11-foot wheel disk arriving on your grandpa’s farm was a big deal....
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Another way to detect temperature inversions
Weather station is designed to detect temperature inversions that hinder spraying. “Temperature inversion” was a vague weather phrase few farm folks ever worried about until two years ago. A...
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Early stand establishment pays dividends
Corn Illustrated: Well begun is half done when it comes to growing corn. When I was growing up, Dad would say, “Son, work hard in anything you do in life, and you will be rewarded. Remember, ‘As you...
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Farm Progress America, March 26, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a guiding document for the Army Corps of Engineers and its role in the 2019 floods Max Armstrong looks at the Master Water Control Manual, which guides the Army Corps of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 26, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flood recovery, low farm income, keeping troopers safe and a personalized McDonalds experience. There's been some flood recovery progress, and Nebraska is down to less than...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 26, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flood damage in Iowa and Nebraska, as well as advice about damaged crops and dress codes impacting work. Two ag officials are touring flood damage in their home states of...
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Midwest floods add pain to already tough farm economy
'Everybody talks about how good the economy is.' But for farmers, 'it’s terrible.'by Mario ParkerChad Korth’s Nebraska farm was mostly unscathed from the catastrophic floods that soaked nearby fields...
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Best way to transition multiple businesses to next generation?
Profit Planners: It will take time and communication to make the transition work. I just filed my taxes for this year. I’m 68, I’m thinking of retiring and I can’t think of passing down the farm. But,...
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Quick Take: Livestock Leadership Institute, NRCS application cutoffs
Applications open for Illinois Livestock Leadership Institute. NRCS announces application cutoffs for EQIP. Beck’s raises money for orphans. Livestock leadership opportunity for youthTwo livestock...
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Farm Progress America, March 27, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at the wide-ranging ag-focused scholarship programs for young people Max Armstrong shares news of a scholarship competition for young people interested in agriculture; and...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 27, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about passenger train crashes, the upcoming USDA reports, a lost load of corn and giving up everything except one thing for Lent. There have been four recent passenger train...
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Equipment, tech and security
Data breaches may happen, but when it comes to evolving ag tech safety begins at home In my role covering ag technology I have a lot of great conversations with industry experts. One idea that...
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Trump won’t settle for less than an 'excellent deal' with China
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are due in Beijing Thursday and Friday. by Andrew MayedaU.S. and Chinese officials resume high-level trade talks this...
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Trump's plan to keep tariffs unacceptable to soybean growers
American Soybean Association says any deal between U.S. and China must remove 25% tariff on U.S. soybeans. President Trump’s comments that he plans to keep tariffs on Chinese products until he’s sure...
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U.S. and China got into a trade war and Mexico won
'Changes spur opportunities,' said CFO of Fuling Global, a China-based company opening a factory in Mexico. by Matthew Townsend and Eric MartinThe Trump Administration’s trade war with China has turned...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 27, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about gas tax, house painting, a silo accident, measles and presidential campaigns. An increase in gas tax and transportation fees is being proposed in...
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Companies partner for autonomous spreader
DOT Technology Corp., and New Leader Manufacturing will collaborate on a unit designed to work with the DOT Power Platform Autonomous tractors are getting more attention these days. Farm Progress...
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Drills don’t float, and other adolescent lessons
On the farm, the biggest lessons often come out of the smallest moments. The look on his face said it all.Nathan, my 14-year-old, walked in the door looking like he’d lost his best friend. And like he...
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Almost anything can be hazardous to your health
Life Is Simple: Experience is the only true teacher. These days, it’s next to impossible to purchase anything that doesn’t come with a warning about how the item may be a risk to your safety or...
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