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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - April 18, 2019
Cover crop acres increase, amount of ethanol used decreases and more developments in U.S.-China trade talks. Need a quick catch-up on the news? Here are seven agricultural news items you may have...
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Farm Progress America, April 19, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a bipartisan move to expand the reach of Chapter 12 bankruptcy Max Armstrong shares insight about Chapter 12 bankruptcy and how it works for farmers and fisherman. The program...
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Second payment triggered for not yet established dairy program
Dairy Margin Coverage is a voluntary risk management program for dairy producers. The February 2019 income over feed cost margin was $8.22 per hundredweight, triggering the second payment for dairy...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about wild animal movement to populated areas, a scattered start to the planting season and road safety this spring. A black bear has been sighted around Decorah, Iowa. Urban...
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What I really learned in school
Here’s a look at the things we learn when we don’t even know we’re learning them. Earlier this spring, I started doing the math on how long it had been since my freshman year of college. Turns out,...
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Farm groups back passage of USMCA
Manufacturing would experience largest gains under new agreement. The U.S. International Trade Commission estimates the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will raise U.S. real GDP by .35% and add...
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This Week in Agribusiness, April 20, 2019
This week, we cover flood damage and recovery, markets, ag tech adoption, sheep production and more. Segment 1Max Armstrong and Chad Colby talk about the extensive flood damage and flood recovery in...
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Looking out for soybean cyst nematode
Slideshow: Seed companies offer options as Midwest SCN populations begin to adapt to the PI 88788 line of resistance in soybeans. Soybean cyst nematode is starting to feed on the leading SCN-resistant...
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Some people can fix things, some can’t
Life Is Simple: Unlike my dad, I wasn’t born with mechanical ability. Mechanical ability is one trait that I did not inherit from my father. While I’m a decent welder and an average carpenter, if you...
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USDA taking trade mission to Taiwan
Nearly 50 agribusinesses and farm organizations will be represented. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Ken Isley will lead the USDA’s first-ever trade mission to Taipei, Taiwan, April...
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Tunisia will allow U.S. beef, poultry, egg imports
In 2018, U.S. exports of agricultural products to Tunisia exceeded $264 million. The U.S. and Tunisia have finalized U.S. export certificates to allow imports of U.S. beef, poultry, and egg products...
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Ag tech firm pulls together range of tools
Growers Edge Financial is staking a claim in the financial technology market as a platform for platforms. There are times in this business when a farmer can get overwhelmed. The rush of new ideas and...
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2 new crop protection tools launched for 2019
Syngenta launches Miravis Ace with a new fungicide mode of action for wheat; in row crops, the company debuts a new premix — Tavium plus VaporGrip Technology. With the 2019 season off and running,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Earth Day, an unusual weapon, hope for disaster aid, the presidential campaign and an early delivery. Today is Earth Day, celebrated in 192 countries around the world.An Ohio...
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6 more African swine fever outbreaks confirmed in China
The virus has spread across the nation since first confirmed in August 2018. by Bloomberg NewsMost Chinese hog farms are choosing not to replenish herds as a deadly swine virus continues to spread...
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Will you need foliar fungicides in 2019?
Corn Illustrated: The inoculum will be there, but many factors influence the decision. It’s difficult to breed for genetic resistance to corn diseases. By the time plant breeders develop resistant...
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Study examines small-scale yield variability across Corn Belt
The Michigan State University study is the first to quantify nitrogen losses from the low-producing areas of individual fields. A Michigan State University professor led a project that has determined...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Earth Day, new leadership for a food company, E15 comments and planting progress impacted by rain. Today is Earth Day, but for most farmers, every day is Earth...
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Quick Take: Pest and disease planning, MRTN update
Watch diseases, pests closely in 2019. MRTN calculator gets update. NRCS easement partnership application deadline nears. Jenner Ag offers scholarships. Keep sharp eye on diseases, pests this season...
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USDA to grant license for an experimental African swine fever vaccine
Based in Sofia, Bulgaria, Huvepharma develops, manufactures and markets human and animal health products. USDA’s Agricultural Research Service intends to grant to Huvepharma EOOD of Sofia, Bulgaria,...
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