Tire tread terminology explained
All tire tread is not created equal. Understanding the differences can help you make more informed choices. If you think “tread is tread” and you don’t need to know more than that to select a tire,...
View ArticleDecode tire descriptions
If tire imprints seem like some sort of code, here’s how to make sense of the numbers. Have you ever felt like you needed a decoder ring from your childhood to understand numbers and letters imprinted...
View ArticleTemporary transatlantic truce under pressure
U.S. Trade Representative is threatening to deploy “carousel retaliation,” creating uncertainty for businesses and headaches for exporters. By Bryce BaschukThe temporary transatlantic trade truce may...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 7, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about flood prevention measures, a guilty rancher and a criminal who cut off oxygen to a hospital. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is trying to prevent a...
View ArticleUSDA releases Science Blueprint
Blueprint provides direction for advancing USDA’s scientific mission through 2025. USDA's vision for scientific research was released in the USDA Science Blueprint.“As the department strives to...
View ArticleCattlemen's Beef Board announces new officers
The 2020 team responsible for leading the national Beef Checkoff has been named. Cattle producers Jared Brackett, Hugh Sanburg and Norman Voyles, Jr. are the new leaders of the Cattlemen’s Beef...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, Feb. 8, 2020
We're talking with industry experts at the NCBA show and learning about black walnut production this week.Part 1Mike Pearson joins Max this week on the desk, and talk about the cattle industry.While...
View ArticleXi Jinping says China will meet purchase goals
Chinese leader tells President Trump purchases may be slower, but will happen. By Margaret CollinsChina’s leader Xi Jinping reassured U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call that Beijing would...
View ArticleStartups, innovators and unique ideas from CES
Slideshow: Farm Progress is excited that ag companies are at this consumer show, and there are also some interesting finds farmers may find of interest. A trip to CES in Las Vegas can be an eye...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, February 10, 2020
Max Armstrong gets a look at the cattle market with insight from a leading industry analyst Max Armstrong shares insight from Randy Blach, CEO of CattleFax, who shares insight on the volatility in the...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about budget proposals, continued store liquidations, a fake cop, the supply-demand report and more. Details have been coming out about the president's proposed budget.In the past...
View ArticleCoronavirus disrupts agriculture, manufacturing
Roads to transport animal feed and farm products were blocked, leaving farmers to watch their poultry starve and farm products go bad. By Bloomberg NewsChina’s consumer prices rose the fastest in more...
View Article4 couples named National Outstanding Young Farmers
The award focuses on farm, environmental and community efforts by next generation producers. What do sweet potato, poultry, corn and cattle farmers have in common? All four recently were named...
View Article5 steps to no-till, cover crop success
Corn Illustrated: Most steps relate to developing a positive attitude toward the practices. If you want to make no-till and cover crops work for you, you will figure out how to make it happen. Carter...
View ArticleEPA approves new Vibrance Ultra Potato seed treatment
Syngenta’s new seed treatment helps give potato crops a strong start to the season. The Environmental Protection Agency recently approved Vibrance Ultra Potato for use in the U.S.“The uniqueness of...
View ArticleConservation in images
Winning photos and posters from National Association of Conservation Districts contests.The National Association of Conservation Districts, in partnership with the NACD Auxiliary, announced the...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, February 11, 2020
Max Armstrong gets more insight on demand in the cattle market Max Armstrong continues his conversation with Randy Block, CEO, CattleFax, who shares that feedlot numbers are high, yet demand is...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 11, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about disease prevention, grain bin deaths, northern Plains weather, home fires and a Powerball winner. A dozen individuals in the U.S. have tested positive for coronavirus. Many...
View ArticleWorld Pork Expo back after one-year hiatus
Save the dates June 3-5 for a trade show focused on the growing pork industry that's not to be missed. The 2020 World Pork Expo is back at the Iowa State Fairgrounds for its 32nd year. The expo will...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 11, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about an animal hoarding case, gas station attendants, a Powerball winner and the National Farm Machinery Show. Kansas City, Mo., officials removed 300 animals from a 2-bedroom...
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