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Democrats introduce bill to keep ERS, NIFA in nation's capital
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue wants to move Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture offices outside capital region. Democratic members of the House Appropriations...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 21, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about Christmas travel, more Chinese soybean purchases, drug mules and the winter solstice. This will be the busiest travel day of the Christmas season. And TSA lines could be...
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Top 10 Prairie Farmer stories of 2018
From ups and downs of farming to tax planning, dicamba to GMOs, these are the most-read stories this year. Covering so many farm-related issues this year, the staff at Prairie Farmer shared the good,...
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What USDA functions continue in event of shutdown
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue details what continues, what doesn't. If President Trump isn’t able to reach agreement with Congress and the federal government shuts down, certain USDA activities...
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This Week in Agribusiness, 2018 Christmas Special
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong celebrate the holidays with a special edition of This Week in Agribusiness including a visit to Frankenmuth, Mich. where they celebrate Christmas all year round. Part...
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A little ethanol love from China could soothe ailing U.S. ag economy
Since April, China's retaliatory tariffs have contributed to slump in ethanol industry. by Mario ParkerA little love from China in the U.S. ethanol market during the trade-war detente between...
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3 tips to reduce food loss
USDA estimates $1,500 is spent on food that is wasted each year. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated that between 30%-40% of the food supply is wasted. For the average family, $1,500 is spent on wasted...
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New SNAP rule will be published in Federal Register
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue proposes rule that tightens SNAP eligibility. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Dec. 20 a proposed rule intended to move able-bodied recipients of...
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5 steps to ensure proper grain storage this winter
Keep grain at 40 degrees F, use proper insect controls and monitor at least once a month. There are still many acres of corn standing in fields. Safe to say, many farmers are still likely filling...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 24, 2018
Max Armstrong looks at the changing market for real Christmas trees Max Armstrong shares that there was a shortage of real Christmas trees for 2018, and the cause was the Great Recession of 2008 which...
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Max Armstrong talks about tragedies close to Christmas, a smaller South American soybean crop, holiday weather and gold in red kettles. Tragedies close to Christmas grab us. There was one in Missouri...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 24, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about red kettle finds, Chinese tariffs, South America soybean estimates and paying off layoff balances at Walmarts around the country. Red kettle season ends today. In...
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Dairy farmers ask Trump for help this Christmas Eve
Dairy coalition asks Trump to buy the 1.4 billion pounds of cheese that is sitting in cold storage facilities throughout the U.S. and give it to people in need. The American Dairy Coalition penned...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 25, 2018
Max Armstrong offers a special farm-focused Christmas story Max Armstrong shares a special edition of The Night Before Christmast – the Farm Edition. He offers a reading of a special holiday story to...
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USDA ERS issued more than 300 products in 2018
Research products aim to enhance the public’s understanding of agriculture and food issues that affect everyone’s daily lives. USDA’s Economic Research Service produced more than 300 research,...
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USDA reviews trade highlights of 2018
USDA efforts resulted in new or expanded market access for numerous U.S. farm products in 2018. USDA forged ahead to expand export opportunities and diversify markets for U.S. farm and food products...
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MORNING-Midwest Digest-12-25-18
Max Armstrong offers some insight into a special Christmas personality Max Armstrong reports on his effort to get an interview with Santa Clause, but turns to a different source for quotes from the...
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MIDDAY-MidwestDigest-12-25-18
Max Armstrong continues his look at a special interview with Santa Claus Max Armstrong continues his look at a special interview with Santa Clause from the Bureau County Republican (IL) newspaper....
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 26, 2018
Max Armstrong shares insight on a USDA move to relocate offices out of the D.C. area Max Armstrong looks at the move by USDA to relocate offices of the Economic Research Service and the National...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 26, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about the upcoming blizzard and a warm Christmas, China and ethanol, as well as an actor's ties to Iowa. Some will spend the day bracing for snow tomorrow. There's blizzard...
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