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U.S. will lift steel, aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico
In exchange, Canada will scrap retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. by Jenny Leonard, Joe Deaux and Josh WingroveThe U.S. will lift steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico in favor of stronger...
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This Week in Agribusiness – May 18, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson deal with a range of key ag topics from 2019 flooding to cover crops to some farm equipment history. Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Ford job cuts, a stormy forecast, prevented plant acreage estimates, a carbon sequestration program and a combine transporting a casket. Ford will eliminate 7,000 jobs.The...
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USDA crop progress: Corn fails to reach the halfway mark
USDA says just 49% of the crop has been planted, with soybeans also significantly behind. April showers are supposed to bring May flowers, but this month has seen plenty of additional wet weather...
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WTO report: World trade growth likely to remain weak
The latest World Trade Outlook Indicator is maintaining weakest level since 2010. The World Trade Organization’s latest World Trade Outlook Indicator projects world trade growth is likely to remain...
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Continuous CRP enrollment reopens June 3, 2019
FSA stopped accepting applications last fall; this year's signup will include limited practices. Applications will be accepted beginning June 3, 2019, for certain practices under the continuous...
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Teaching teachers
Industry initiative aims to increase number of students interested in pursuing career in equipment sector. A joint industry initiative led by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Ag Sector...
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Farm Progress America, May 21, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on the news that Japan has opened its trade doors wide to U.S. beef Max Armstrong offers more information from his recent conversation with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny...
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Companies enter exclusive tire deal
Kubota, Titan partner on new R14 tires for smaller tractors aiming for a win-win in the market Face it, in a soft farm economy, competition can be tough. Those that are buying are being frugal about...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about tornados, planting progress, Al Unser, Jr., hockey playoffs and a rattle snake encounter. Eighteen tornados swept through five states yesterday.Ohio farmers have a lot of...
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Climate change and ag: Working together is recipe for success
Nebraska farmer sums it up: 'It takes all of us working together – farmers, the government, and the private sector – to deliver climate solutions.' Agriculture has an opportunity to lead on climate...
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A reason to plant beans?
Trump administration considering payments of $2 per bushel for soybean growers, 4 cents per bushel to corn growers. by Mike Dorning and Jennifer JacobsThe Trump administration is preparing to announce...
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Quick Take: Pritchard earns award, Tech Connect and more
Former Rep. Bob Pritchard receives service to ag award. Soybean checkoff hosts Tech Connect. IDOA offers free chemical container recycling. Pritchard receives service to ag award Former Illinois Rep....
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about storm damage, taking shelter from storms, planting progress, the wheat crop and high property taxes. The Lucas Oil Speedway took a hit from the storms, as the new roof is now...
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New service brings advanced tech to auctions
What happens when you combine a property auction company and a rural real estate firm? The farm- and ranchland sale business has a model.Usually, the sales are local with an auctioneer, who reaches...
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Trump may approve use of E15 year-round
Trump planning visit to Iowa ethanol plant, a signal that he'll lift summertime fueling restrictions on E15 gasoline. by Mario Parker and Jennifer JacobsPresident Donald Trump is considering visiting...
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Sign up for emails from EPA
New system will provide information about EPA litigation. The Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new system to provide information about litigation.“This tool is another step OGC is taking...
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Farm Progress America, May 22, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight from the Secretary of Agriculture on farmers and the impact of trade moves Max Armstrong continues offering insight from his recent conversation with Secretary of...
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Bringing advanced crop models to agriculture
IBM and its Watson Decision Platform for Agriculture is expanding with new tech for specific crops One of the agtech challenges facing farmers, and the ag industry, is the abundance of data and the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 22, 2019
Max Amrstrong talks about more storms and damage, the Stanley Cup finals, the Kentucky ag commissioner, a Jeopardy winning streak and Facebook's new data center. Storms dropped 2 inches of rain on...
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