APHIS clarifies authority to maintain fund balance
Agricultural Quarantine Inspection User Fee Program protects ag from invasive species. USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has finalized an interpretive rule clarifying the agency’s...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, January 16, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at a program that aims to recognize books that educate people about agriculture Max Armstrong digs into the issue of misinformation about agriculture. The American Farm Bureau...
View ArticleWhat's new, what's unclear in phase one trade deal
U.S., China sign phase one trade deal in Jan. 15 White House ceremony. By Bloomberg NewsThe deal signed between the U.S. and China brings a pause in the trade war between the world’s two largest...
View ArticleProgram aims to expand biofuel sales
Comment on Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. USDA is seeking public input to help with the creation of the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), a new program that will...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 16, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about cleaning up an ooze, donation review, reactions to the China trade deal and a baseball player scam. A spot near detroit Michigan where a chemical is oozing onto the...
View ArticleSenate passes USMCA
Ag groups praise passage of updated North American trade deal. The Senate today passed the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement, referred to as NAFTA 2.0 by some, by a vote of 89-10, sending it to...
View ArticleRoberts to receive AFBF Distinguished Service Award
Kansas Republican has chaired both House and Senate agriculture committees and led coalitions to pass eight farm bills. Sen. Pat Roberts will receive the American Farm Bureau Federation Distinguished...
View ArticlePerdue issues rule for faith-based organizations
Perdue's proposed rule treats religious and non-religious organizations equally in USDA programs. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue proposed a rule Jan. 16 to ensure that religious and non-religious...
View ArticleShort of feed? Bank of North Dakota can help
The Bank of North Dakota has rolled out a new feed loan program to help shore up forage supplies. The Bank of North Dakota has a new feed loan program to help you cover the cost of feed as you deal...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Jan. 17, 2020
Missouri farmer scams buyers, consumers for more than decade, Wisconsin lost about 18% dairy farms in two years and pawpaw production range expands. Missed some news this week? Here are 7 ag stories...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, January 17, 2020
Max Armstrong previews the hot topics of the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting Max Armstrong looks ahead to the 101st consecutive meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation. He shares...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 17, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about winter weather, football, toxic hay killing horses, a grain bin entrapment and using gift cards. There's a snow storm and winter weatherr coming today. It's a big pro...
View ArticleTrump's trade aid adds to farmer optimism
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said he’s expecting the administration to make the third payment of the aid package. By Mike DorningDonald Trump is boasting that he’s made farmers “really happy.”...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 17, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the weekend winter storm, trade and radio layoffs. The winter storm this weekend has been named Jacob. It was a big week for trade, as Phase 1 of the China trade deal was...
View Article14 states, NYC, DC sue USDA over SNAP
USDA rule changes takes effect April 1, 2020. Suit asks court to prevent law from taking effect. A coalition of 14 states, the District of Columbia and New York City are suing the Trump administration...
View Article4 trade schools planned this winter
U.S. Grains Council and NCGA trade schools planned for Indiana, Kansas, Illinois and Colorado. The U.S. Grains Council and the National Corn Growers Association are partnering with several state corn...
View ArticlePerdue announces changes to school lunch regs
Nutrition advocates say proposal undercuts nutrition requirements in Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. By Mike DorningThe Trump administration announced a rollback of Michelle Obama’s signature...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness – January 18, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson talk trade, markets and ag technology Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1 - China deal, potato meeting, markets in-depthMax...
View ArticleARC or PLC?
Schedule your appointment now to enroll in ARC, PLC programs. Agricultural producers are encouraged to enroll in the Agriculture Risk and Price Loss Coverage programs. The enrollment deadline for the...
View ArticleRethinking planter design
Slideshow: In a first look, we get up close and personal with the new Fendt Momentum planter. Note: This report includes a video at the end that explains key features and shows the planter in action...
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