Farm Progress America, July 12, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a look at a secret word meat-substitute companies like to use. Max Armstrong continues his look at plant-based meat substitutes with information from a restaurant industry expert....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 12, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the Farm Days show, flooding, a state budget surplus, solar power plants and more. Max is at the Farm Days show in Illinois.Flooding across the Midwest...
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EPA approves insecticide sulfoxaflor
Agricultural Retailers Association applauds EPA's decision The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today (July 12) issued approval for the insecticide sulfoxaflor for use on alfalfa, corn, cacao,...
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This Week in Agribusiness, July 13, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson hear the latest on trade, technology and agvocacy. Greg Soulje is on to suggest we might need … rain? Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts...
View ArticleExtreme cow cuddling could help farm show profit
Life is Simple: You have to admire some of the agritourism ideas out there. I really admire the farmers and ranchers who have found an additional income stream through what is being called...
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Law firm urges EPA to keep petitions secret
Republican senators call on Trump to keep Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue from intervening Perkins Cole, a law firm representing small U.S. refineries has urged the Environmental Protection Agency...
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Drones provide high-tech way of measuring bunk silo feed
Aurox in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., has done flights on more than 100 farms in the Northeast. Measuring the amount of feed in a bunk silo usually means getting on top of the feed and getting out the old...
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USDA crop progress: Corn, soybean conditions improve
Both crops on an upward crop quality trend last week, bucking analyst expectationsFor the week ending July 14, analysts expected USDA to drop corn quality by a point and hold soybean quality steady....
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Labor Department proposes changes to H-2A program
Public comment will be accepted on proposal Updated: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture comments.Public comment will be accepted by the Labor Department on proposed changes to...
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Shrinking the stretch-out IRA
Estate Plan Edge: That IRA that many farm families have invested in? New legislation is poised to retract one of the reasons you invested in those accounts. When is the last time you recall a piece of...
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Farm Progress America, July 16, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a look at the promise of cage-free eggs Max Armstrong looks at the promises made to raise hens in cage-free production. Food service providers have made promises to transition to...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about road construction zone accidents, hemp farming, crop conditions, chronic wasting disease and more. Road construction projects were delayed this spring due to rains, so there...
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3 tips for cattle care during extreme heat
Make sure cattle have access to fresh water and provide shade Temperatures will be in the mid-90s and higher this week, with elevated humidity. Be alert to heat stress symptoms in feedlot cattle.Three...
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Mnuchin, Lighthizer may talk trade with China this week
Trump complains China isn't purchasing more U.S. ag products By Josh WingroveTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer may travel to Beijing for trade...
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USDA offers up to $16M for veteran, socially disadvantaged farmers
Grants targeted to support farmers through education, training and demonstration Up to $16 million is available from USDA to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and...
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U.S. Grains Council promotes ethanol in the Philippines
The Philippines is the sixth largest buyer of U.S. ethanol The U.S. Grains Council highlighted how the government and private industry in the Philippines cooperate to promote ethanol to a delegation...
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11 companies in Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator
Ecolab and Cargill partner to support startups focused on food system Cargill and Ecolab are supporting a second class of startups through the Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator.“Solving the greatest...
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New oil standards launched for gas engines
The American Petroleum Institute has new labels for the latest-tech oils to meet more demanding engine needs. Gasoline engines in cars and trucks are undergoing significant changes as manufacturers...
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Farm Progress America, July 17, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on the ongoing impact of stalled trade on agriculture Max Armstrong offers a look at the soybean industry marking a one-year anniversary of trade tariffs on agriculture....
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13 named to Pork Checkoff #RealPigFarming team
Student Social Forces team will use diverse social media channels to share their passion for pig farming with their followers. The Pork Checkoff has selected 13 college students to represent the...
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