U.S. unlikely to impose new Chinese tariffs on Dec. 15
U.S. and Chinese negotiators may be drawing closer to 'phase one' accord By Isis Almeida and Shawn DonnanThe U.S. is unlikely to impose extra tariffs on a new $160 billion swath of Chinese goods...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Eyes on 94 campaign, a vehicle pileup, trade uncertainty and Christmas carols in the combine this year. Some parts of I94 in the Heartland will see increased police...
View ArticleFlorida professor receives award from American Agri-Women
AAW Veritas award goes to University of Florida professor Dr. Kevin Folta Dr. Kevin Folta received the 2019 Veritas Award at the American Agri-Women National Convention.Folta is a professor of...
View ArticleCHS board adds two new members
New members are Hal Clemensen of South Dakota and Kevin Throener of North Dakota. Five board members were elected to three-year terms during the CHS cooperative's 2019 Annual Meeting held Dec. 5-6 In...
View ArticleFarm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days give back to communities
Numerous organizations partner with Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Days to raise money Farm Progress events substantially contribute to the business economies surrounding its show host communities...
View ArticleHow dry will unharvested corn get over winter?
Ken Hellevang, NDSU ag engineer, says letting corn stand may not be cheaper than drying it. In North Dakota, corn left standing in the field over winter may dry to about 17% to 20% moisture, according...
View ArticleHouse plans to vote on USMCA next week
Senate won't take up USMCA until it finishes impeachment trial. By Erik WassonHouse Democrats embraced the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement after securing key revisions and announced plans to vote...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about possible USMCA passage, deer hunting results across the Midwest and a jewelry robbery investigation. There could be a vote next week on the USMCA.There are varied results on...
View ArticleCorn growers hope for swift passage of USMCA
And they're asking Trump administration to adhere to Oct. 4 agreement on RFS. Corn growers will likely be glad to put 2019 in the rearview mirror in a few weeks, closing the books on a year that's...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about distracted driving, deer hunting season, obstruction of justice and the USMCA. The governor of Indiana wants to target distracted driving in the next legislation session.A...
View ArticleI-29 Moo University workshop on calves starts in January
Dairy producers can register for meetings to be held in five locations across the region. Iowa State University Extension encourages dairy producers to register for the I-29 Moo University Winter...
View ArticleFarm Credit partners with farm orgs to grow mental health resources
Program is tailored to helping farmers and ranchers struggling with financial stress Farm Credit, American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union have partnered on a program to train...
View ArticleNFU president Roger Johnson to retire in March
North Dakota native has led National Farmers Union for 11 years National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson will not seek reelection next year. His term will end at the organization’s annual...
View ArticleUSDA announces $237 million in REAP investments
Money goes to projects in all 50 states designed to help lower energy costs USDA is investing $237 million to help farmers, ag producers and rural-based businesses lower energy costs through the Rural...
View ArticleUSDA extends DMC deadline
Deadline to enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage extended to Dec. 20 from Dec. 13 USDA has extended the deadline to enroll in the Dairy Margin Coverage program for the 2020 calendar year an extra week to...
View ArticleTop 4 crops you should plant on unharvest sugarbeet acres
Legumes that can help manage nitrogen and lower nitrogen input costs are the top choices. Crop rotation, field prep and fertilizer management will have to be tweaked in order to bring unharvested...
View ArticleHelp is out there for farmers facing crisis
Agricultural Mediation Services offers financial advice and help dealing with lenders. As Kansas farmers assess the year that just ended and turn to planning for the coming growing season, many are...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, December 12, 2019
Max Armstrong shares an interesting story of one industry using technology in new ways and a challenge encountered Max Armstrong talks about how everyone is embracing technology in all parts of their...
View ArticleFarmworker bill clears House, on way to Senate
Bill has support of 300 ag, business associations, but AFBF hoping to amend legislation in the Senate The House passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act on a 260-165 vote on Dec. 11, sending the...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 12, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about trade war with China and large Chinese grain purchase. (audio) The executives of Home Depot are blaming opioid crisis for rise in retail theft. It's happening everywhere in...
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