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Trump and Liu He to meet today at White House
Draft agreements would give Beijing until 2025 to meet commitments on commodity purchases. by Bloomberg NewsU.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He at the White House on...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about bridge conditions, ramifications of closing the Mexico border and drinking pickle juice. Bridges in the U.S. are in sore shape, according to a new report. Iowa has the most...
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U.S. and China deal isn't ready, Trump says
But a 'very monumental' trade agreement may be announced in a month. by Margaret Talev and Justin SinkPresident Donald Trump said Thursday a deal to end the trade war between the U.S. and China isn’t...
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6 states file suit against Trump rollback of school lunch standards
Suit alleges administration made changes without public comment. A group of six states and Washington, D.C., sued the Trump administration for rolling back school lunch nutrition standards put in...
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Cooks Venture banking on free-range chickens grown large scale
The new poultry company was started by Blue Apron co-founder Matthew Wadiak. Can free-range chickens with unlimited access to the outdoors be grown on a large scale? A new poultry company is about to...
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Rain makes grain: Why 3 Illinois counties led nation in soybeans
Weather, varieties, management and soil made 2018 successful for most Illinois soybean farmers. The 14 highest soybean-yielding counties in the U.S. last year were all in Illinois. And the average...
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Tools help bring in harvest
Slideshow: These tools help harvest and handle a range of crops, from corn to hemp. While planters are just starting to roll, thinking about harvest can give you a leg up on the latest tools for the...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - April 5, 2019
Presidential candidates gather for forum in Iowa, corn cob pipe factory celebrates 150 years and Ag Economy Barometer released. Need a quick catch-up on the news? Here are seven ag stories you might...
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Farm Progress America, April 5, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on the ag economy based on a new report Max Armstrong offers a look at slowing economic growth rates globally and how those will impact agriculture. The conclusion is that...
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Trump caps tumultuous week with trip to Mexican border
Trump threatened to close border, but after outcry from lawmakers and businesses he changed course on Thursday. by Alyza SebeniusPresident Donald Trump will visit a stretch of border wall in...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Chinese soybean purchases, man who claimed to be Timmothy Pitzen and pickup sales. (audio) He claimed to be the missing boy from Illinois, but the FBI said he isn’t. The DNA...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a recent social media survey. (audio) How do you feel about the social media? Your perspective may demand on how much time you send on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, but an...
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6 steps to protect your health on the farm
During National Public Health Week, it's time to think about staying healthy. Rural communities face unique health care challenges, from higher burdens of chronic disease to limited access to primary...
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This Week in Agribusiness – April 6, 2019
Max Armstrong and Steve Bridge offer reports on border issues, planter technology, weather and flood impact on transportation infrastructure Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as...
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2019 edition of ARS Scientific Discoveries available
Each year, ARS laboratories release new discoveries, inventions and technological breakthroughs. Every day, some 2,000 ARS scientists go to work at more than 90 research locations across the United...
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Farm Progress America, April 8, 2019
Max Armstrong looks back on the life of a New York dairy farmer Max Armstrong shares the story of an upcoming funeral for a 93-year-old dairy farmer from New York, Henry Synakowski. Max looks back on...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 8, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about continued rain in the Midwest, as well as a snow storm coming, and the need for more and better flood control along the Missouri River. The rain just keeps coming across the...
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U.S., China trade talks continue through teleconferencing
Chinese negotiators and their U.S. counterparts discussed technology transfers, intellectual property protections, non-tariff measures, services, agriculture, trade balance and enforcement. by Ros...
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Democrats try to smooth a path for USMCA passage
Sherrod Brown and Ron Wyden are floating ideas to address Democrats' concerns with USMCA. by Jenny Leonard and Laura LitvanTwo top Senate Democrats, including longtime free-trade foe Sherrod Brown are...
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Ram pickups capture nearly quarter of truck market
Sales surge after Ram unveils rig loaded with reclining rear seats, a 12-inch touchscreen, headlights that steer around corners and 19 speakers. by Kyle StockA dusty fracker deep in the North Dakota...
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