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No-till, cover crop acres grow in South Dakota
Half of South Dakota’s cropland was planted in 2019 without tillage to prepare the seedbed. In the wettest year on record for South Dakota, half the cropland in the state that was planted used a...
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Investing in new propane equipment?
PERC offers up to $5,000 off of qualifying propane-powered equipment through incentive program. An agronomic heat treatment systems equipment category has been added to the Propane Education &...
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Farm Progress America, January 23, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insights on consumer buying trends from a new report Max Armstrong shares a look at consumer buying habits. He looks at a new report on the rise of fresh foods and organics, but...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a basketball game suspension, eyes on the wheat market, legislation in the region and more. A Kansas State University basketball player received a suspension for a post-game...
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How long will trade deal euphoria last?
The fortunes of global agricultural companies will be shaped by China’s response to trade deal with U.S. By Alfred Cang, Javier Blas and Isis AlmeidaDonald Trump’s trade truce with Beijing included a...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about property taxes, a plan to help Wisconsin's dairy farmers and emotional support animals on airplanes. The Midwest has some of the highest property tax rates in...
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Trump's EPA defines WOTUS
The revised definition identifies four categories of waters that are federally regulated under the Clean Water Act. The Environmental Protection Agency has defined the Waters of the United States rule...
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North Dakota budget projects show crop profitability in 2020
North Dakota State University examined profitability for wheat, corn, soybeans, sunflowers, canola and more. North Dakota State University has published its projected crop profits for 2020:Hard red...
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Why's it all so hard?
Hard talks, big decisions, bigger stress. Here's what we learned about our mental health in 2019. Somewhere around Memorial Day last year, my husband and I started having conversations we’d never had...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Jan. 24, 2020
New WOTUS rule, fewer winter wheat acres and what does changing climate mean for crop production. Missed some news this week? Here's seven agricultural stories to catch you up.1. The U.S....
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Apply to participate in trade mission
Applications due Feb. 6 if interested in participating in trade mission to the Philippines. USDA is hosting an agribusiness trade mission to Manila April 20-23. Individuals interested in participating...
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Startup Collaborator participants announced
The Startup Collaborator provides flexibility for Deere and startups to test innovative technologies with customers and dealers. The companies that will be part of the Deere & Company 2020 cohort...
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Farm Progress America, January 24, 2020
Max Armstrong digs into a new report looking at high-speed web access in the country Max Armstrong shares insight on a new survey from the United Soybean Board that looked the choices farmers have for...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 24, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about meeting season, tax revenues a machine shed golf tournament and more. Meeting season is in full swing.In Fargo, N.D., a nursing home caught fire.Indiana...
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Trump's next target: WTO
Trump has campaigned for WTO reform since 2016 and has described the 25-year-old organization as the “worst trade deal ever.” By Bryce BaschukThe World Trade Organization’s top official received an...
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Celebrating farm dogs
11-year-old Australian shepherd Flint is 2020 American Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year. Flint, an Australian shepherd owned by Utah Farm Bureau members Rhett and Beth Crandall is the 2020 Farm Bureau...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Jan. 25, 2020
This week we cover trade, planting expectations, planter tech mental health and more. Also, meet the Farm Dog of the Year. Part 1Max attended the American Farm Bureau Federation convention, where they...
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Fear of coronavirus pounds markets
Prices slump as death toll rises, infection spreads around the world. By Alfred Cang and Saket SundriaCommodity investors are taking flight as fears deepen that the spread of coronavirus could curtail...
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EU ag ministers stress importance of WTO
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue gets earful from European Union ag ministers while in Brussels. By Jonathan StearnsAgriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue became the latest American official to face...
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Maximize yields by adjusting soil pH
Corn Illustrated: Add lime to raise soil pH levels where soil tests indicate it's needed. Proper soil pH is one of the most important factors for maximizing crop growth and potential yields.What soil...
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