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The case for starting harvest sooner rather than later
Corn Illustrated: Former ag economist advises comparing drying costs to field losses for the last day of harvest. One of the most critical decisions you will make this year will be when to start...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about auto strike and inventory, dairy product consumption, a house giveaway, and a soldier finally home to lay to rest. If the UAW strike is short, there should be enough GM auto...
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Shift into farming safely during farm safety week
In 2017, there were 581 fatalities in the U.S. agricultural sector President Donald Trump issued a proclamation Sept. 13 recognizing National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 15-21.The third week of...
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$48 million invested in wetland projects in 8 states
Projects will protect, restore and enhance more than 15,000 acres of wetlands USDA invested $48 million in wetland conservation projects in eight states through its Wetland Reserve Enhancement...
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USDA crop progress: Soybean quality slips
Corn quality holds (mostly) steady last week Ahead of Monday afternoon’s crop progress report, analysts expected USDA to dock the corn and soybean crops a point each for the week ending September 15....
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Farm Progress America, September 17, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some interesting insights from an Ohio producer Max Armstrong shares some insights from the many farmers that he’s met. Max talks about Fred Yoder, Plain City, Ohio, who had a...
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Mid-size tractors get revamp
John Deere launches 6M models including two shorter-wheelbase versions Full-line tractor makers have a lot on their plates. The engineers and designers are constantly looking for ways to enhance the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about holiday sales, corn crop condition, the impact of a plant shutdown, cemetery vandals and emotional support animals. Holiday season sales are projected to increase this year....
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Lasting compromise on biofuels eludes Trump
Trump jokes he's spent more time on ethanol than China and Iran By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Jennifer Jacobs and Josh WingroveGlobal disputes over trade and nuclear weapons have consumed plenty of President...
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Theme of 2020 Growmark Essay Contest announced
FFA members challenged to describe farmer of the future in 27th year of essay contest High school FFA members in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin may apply for the 2020 Growmark Essay...
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Apply by Oct. 31 for Future of Dairy Scholarship
Students must be current or former members of 4-H or FFA organizations Five qualified students residing in either Canada or the United States are chosen annually to receive a one-year, $1,000 Future...
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Youth exchange program gets boost from USDA
International Farm Youth Exchange has been at work for more than 70 years, connecting youth in the U.S. with those in other countries — and vice versa. “Peace through understanding” is a lofty goal —...
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RethinkX report predicts radical change
Report predicts animal agriculture will be replaced by Food-as-Software model RethinkX, an independent think tank that analyzes and forecasts the scope, speed, and scale of technology-driven...
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AccuWeather predicts on-time frost will hurt corn, soybeans
Late-planted corn and soybeans could have smallest yields since 2012 and 2013, respectively. Corn and soybean crops, especially in the northern part of the Midwest, are still a week or two behind...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about UPS holiday help, a photographer's death, dairy label legislation in Wisconsin, stolen trucks and a shooting investigation. UPS is looking for holiday help.Investigators...
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DMC signup deadline nears
Enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage program by Sept. 20, 2019 Have you signed up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program yet? The deadline to enroll in the DMC program is Sept. 20, 2019.Authorized by...
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LaVoy brings 22 years experience to USDA
Donald LaVoy is new Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary Donald “DJ” LaVoy has been sworn in as USDA’s Rural Development Deputy Under Secretary.“DJ LaVoy brings decades of leadership in economic...
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Farm Progress America, September 18, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some insight on how a potential recession could impact agriculture Max Armstrong talks recession noting it’s been 120 consecutive months, which has eclipsed the last record. Ten...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a mosquito-borne illness, soybean crops, hiring a hitman and a high-speed chase. Outdoor events in southwest Michigan should be cancelled or rescheduled due to a...
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Colin Woodall is new NCBA CEO
Ethan Lane named vice president The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Committee today (Sept. 18) confirmed Colin Woodall to serve as the association’s new Chief Executive Officer....
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