Monitor ground up hay for houndstongue weed
Houndstongue, a noxious weed that can be fatal to cattle and horses, is moving east. Houndstongue is a weed to watch for in 2020. It has been found mostly on rangeland in the Western U.S., but it is...
View ArticleBayer aims for Roundup reset
Bayer has to win some trials or get some of the first three verdicts reduced or thrown out on appeal in cases regarding Roundup causing cancer. By Joel RosenblattAs Bayer AG girds for two more trials...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, January 30, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about feral hog problems. Southern farmers have told Max about feral hog problems for a long time. And the problem continues to spread north, like in Washington, Michigan and New...
View Article7 more hemp plans approved
USDA approves hemp plans from states of Delaware, Nebraska, Texas and four tribes. USDA has approved 7 additional hemp production plans.On Jan. 27, the agency announced the approval of plans for the...
View ArticlePork leadership announced
154 pork leaders appointed to National Pork Producers Delegate Body. 154 producers and five importers have been appointed to the 2020 National Pork Producers Delegate Body.Delegates meet annually to...
View ArticleDevlin, Mold to lead Annie's Project
Annie’s Project Education for Farm Women is nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education for farm women. Dr. Karisha Devlin and Doris Mold are the new joint Chief Executive Officers for the...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 30, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about evidence of sharks, farm accidents, a newspaper company sale and support for the Kansas City Chiefs. Evidence has been found that there were once sharks in Kentucky.Minnesota...
View ArticleEPA rules glyphosate is safe
EPA finds glyphosate is not carcinogenic and requires additional target measures. After a review of the best available science, as required under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, January 31, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about precision control tech for scrapers. Using scrapers on the farm isn't all that new, but the addition of GPS takes it to another level. The technology has come quickly over...
View ArticleConsider these 4 tips when using preemergence herbicides
Using preemergence herbicides can help prevent the spread of resistant weeds. It is always good to start a weed control program with a preemergence herbicide, says Paul Johnson, South Dakota State...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 30, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a GM pickup recall, expanded hemp rules, Les Wexner and taking away a goldfish reward. There's an update for a recall from GM, in 2019 Chevy and GM pickups for electronic...
View ArticleADM reports $504 million net earnings
ADM reports earnings for quarter ended Dec. 31, 2019, issues dividend of 36 cents per share. ADM reported fourth quarter earnings per share of 90 cents per share on Jan. 29. Earnings were $1.42 per...
View ArticleNeonicotinoid review moves ahead
EPA issues proposed interim decisions for neonicotinoid pesticides. EPA is taking the next step in its regulatory review of neonicotinoid pesticides - a group of insecticides used on a wide variety of...
View ArticleCoronavirus not impacting U.S. economy
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow says phase one trade deal with China will pay dividends. By Max ReyesThe U.S. hasn’t seen any major effects on its economy from the coronavirus epidemic, and...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Jan. 31, 2020
Roundup, an African swine fever vaccine and a rise in farm bankruptcies in the news. Missed some ag news this week? Here's seven stories to check out.1. Bayer is trying to reverse the momentum of...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 31, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the coronavirus and SARS, a request for a presidential candidate, soybean futures prices and community support for a veteran. There've been comparisons drawn between...
View ArticleIt's Brexit Day
Scotland looking at options to break away from U.K. and rejoin the EU. By Alastair ReedAs jubilant Brexit supporters gather to celebrate the U.K.’s departure from the European Union, Scotland is...
View ArticleGot Kernza?
Kernza is wheat-like perennial grain that can be used in breads, cereals or served as pilaf. By Ashley Robinson and Lydia MulvanyClimate-friendly crops are getting more attention from farmers and food...
View ArticleBayer responds to EPA's favorable ruling
EPA declares it “did not identify any human health risks from exposure to glyphosate" in Interim Registration Review Decision. The EPA's favorable conclusion about the safety of glyphosate in its...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, February 2, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson have a lot to cover between trade, safety and chats with ag experts. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max Armstrong and...
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