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Startup aims to rethink ag input retailing
HarvestPort's goal is to work with retailers to innovate the purchase process. The number of startup firms targeting agriculture continues to grow, and in each case these new companies see opportunity...
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Farm Progress America, October 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about dairy export opportunities with insight from a former Secretary of Agriculture Max Armstrong talks about the World Dairy Expo, which will host former Secretary of Agriculture...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flood damage in Missouri, a boost for renewable fuels, a defamation lawsuit and weather extremes in the heartland. A railroad bridge in Missouri was destroyed from a flooded...
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Brazilian soybean growers face dilemma
Should they plant more because of U.S.-China trade war or less because of African swine fever? By Tatiana FreitasBrazilian soybean growers are on the horns of a dilemma.On one hand, they have good...
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How many cooperatives are there in U.S.?
University of Wisconsin study estimates there are 350 million cooperative members in U.S. October is National Co-op Month. There are more than 40,000 cooperatives of all types in the U.S., supporting...
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Sort through soybean disease symptoms
Soybean Watch: Slideshow outlines how to identify sudden death syndrome. The Soybean Watch ’19 field consists of two varieties from two different seed companies, both no-tilled into cornstalks with a...
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Collaborations promote sustainability, yield guarantee
Growers Edge partners with two firms to offer innovations for farms in new ways. Face it, farming is changing. The forces at work on your operation aren’t just the usual grain price squeeze; the...
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The return of a once-removed generation
Here’s a look at how one young farm couple is digging deep to resurrect the family farm. For four years now, two young farmers on the Mewes farm near Albion, Ill., have been proving wrong those who...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a record-wet year for Minnesota, and drought in other states, as well as stopping usage of a feed additive. Minnesota has had a record wet year, so far, while other states...
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Farm Progress America, October 4, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight into how long it takes to bring a new fruit, or vegetable, to market Max Armstrong got a surprise recently about how long it takes to bring a new vegetable to market. He...
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Trump administration expected to release details of biofuel plan
EPA expected to boost annual biofuel-blending quotas to compensate for Small Refinery Waivers By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Mario Parker and Jennifer JacobsThe Trump administration on Friday will announce...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about fall flavors, October weather, an amusement park merger and Lincoln Aviator problems. Pumpkin spice is once again all the rage, but McDonald's is offer a different flavor for...
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Trump scores with biofuel supporters
Administration announces plan to put 'RFS back on track' Biofuel proponents are praising the Trump administration’s plan to boost renewable fuels.“We’re very grateful the President listened to our...
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Biofuels deal promises minimum 15b RFS mandate
Rule-making expected out next week will solicit comments on how to account for lost ethanol blended volumes. After several years of lower-than-mandated levels being blended under the Renewable Fuel...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about October weather and shares interesting facts about the Corn Palace. There's more rain on tap for states in the Midwest. But what will happen the rest of the month?There are...
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This Week in Agribusiness, October 5, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson talk about World Dairy Expo and a lot of rain when farmers don’t really need it. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max...
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Another blow hits U.S. ethanol
Brazilian move restricts imports of U.S. ethanol By Fabiana BatistaBrazil and the U.S. have been hammering out a deal for ethanol trade between the nations for months, and the latest twist in the saga...
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Latest Roundup trial postponed
Postponement is positive sign for settlement talks By Craig GiammonaThe last scheduled trial of the year over Bayer AG’s Roundup herbicide has been postponed at the request of both parties, indicating...
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$152 million invested to improve rural broadband
Money will go to 19 projects in 14 states USDA is investing $152 million in 19 projects to provide or improve rural broadband service in 14 states.USDA is investing in projects in rural communities in...
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USDA crop progress: Corn harvest slower than expected
Historically late-planted crop unsurprisingly off to a sluggish finishThis year’s corn crop will go down in the record books as being notably late from planting through harvest. The latest crop...
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