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Tech upgrade enhances connected farm
Trimble launches a new entry-level system but adds a cross-platform syncing tool for data management. The world of ag tech keeps advancing quickly. The data-gathering tools you drive, which most...
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Farm Progress America, April 15, 2019
Max Armstrong offers background on the how the Census of Agriculture got its start Max Armstrong shares some history of Census of Agriculture; the most recent report from 2017 was released recently....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 15, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a snowy Sunday in Chicago, more flight cancellations, the new WOTUS proposal, a melon recall and more. The Chicago area got 5 inches of snow yesterday, and 100s of flights...
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Trump asks China to shift tariffs away from ag products
If China moves its tariffs from ag to other products, Trump can sell trade deal as win for farmers. by Jenny Leonard and Steven YangChina is considering a U.S. request to shift some tariffs on key...
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Changes coming for WASDE
Changes to WASDE take effect May 10, 2019. USDA is making changes to the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report, starting with the May 10, 2019, issue.The changes:Price range forecasts...
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Census finds cover crop acreage increases 50% nationwide
20 states increased their cover crop acreage by more than 50%, while other states decreased acreage. Cover crop acres increased by 5 million acres from 2012 to 2017, according to the 2017 Census of...
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Farmers are unnerved by Trump’s enthusiasm for tariffs
People familiar with the U.S.-China trade negotiations say there has been no agreement to remove retaliatory tariffs. by Mike DorningSome U.S. farm groups fear that President Donald Trump’s terms for...
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USDA crop progress: Corn planting stalled out last week
With 3% planted as of April 14, corn progress even slower than analyst expectations Rain, snow and cold weather may not stop your mail carrier, but it has certainly slowed spring planting progress so...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 15, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the impact of African swine fever and a survey about religious affiliation. African swine fever could send hog profitability up by $100 a head.A recent survey showed 23% of...
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Study examines gene mutations in corn pollen
Scientists at Rutgers University–New Brunswick and Montclair State University conducted the research. Rutgers-led research finds that pollen genes mutate naturally in only some strains of corn. The...
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New app helps track butterfly habitat
Using a new mobile app, landowners can share information about pollinator habitat they’ve created. It may limit Endangered Species Act listing for one insect. Farmers and landowners invest in a lot of...
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Farm Progress America, April 16, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a program funded by farmers that aims to help better manage ag data Max Armstrong shares some background on the soybean checkoff and how the proceeds are used from funds raised....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 16, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about continued cool, wet weather, flooding impact on a Nebraska school district, optimal morel mushroom conditions and more. Wet, cool weather looks to...
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Still short on forage? Here are some more options
Guest Column: Short-season corn is a practical option for most farmers. By Thomas KilcerWinter forage harvested at flag leaf stage can add between 2 and 4 tons of dry matter per acre to the feed...
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Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about gas prices, a railroad crossing accident, measles and more. Gas prices have been climbing across the Midwest. A signal-less railroad crossing was the...
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NPPC praises Trump broadband plan
Trump and FCC Chairman Pai announce 5G-spectrum auction and $20.4 billion investment in Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. The Trump administration’s 5G FAST Plan took another step forward April 12 when...
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Momentum builds to help Minnesota dairy farm family
Tired of fighting E-2 immigration law, the Mulder’s neighbors lead the charge for change. Kor Mulder admits he is tired.He has had countless conversations with immigration attorneys, Congressional...
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USDA ERS examines food loss
The ERS estimates about 30% of food in the United States goes uneaten at the retail and consumer level.USDA is working to better understand food loss at the farm level and Economic Research Service...
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African swine fever boosts JBS stock
African swine fever has forced China to cull hogs and disease continues to spread. by Vinícius Andrade and Gerson Freitas Jr.The rally that has sent the world’s largest meat supplier to a record high...
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Tech offered for hyper-local weather
A tool used by the seed industry is getting wider attention for enhanced crop management. There are a lot of factors to manage on the farm, but one that often feels unmanageable is the weather. It’s...
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