KSU analysis: Trade bailout overpaid farmers
The Kansas State University study found wide differences by commodity in the relationship between trade losses and bailout payments. By Mike DorningThe Trump administration’s $28 billion trade bailout...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 8, 2020
Max Armstrong shares the story of an effort to get one state to open greenhouse and garden centers Max Armstrong looks at one state's stay-home-stay-safe work order that closed garden centers and...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, May 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a police shooting, a GoFundMe, farm bankruptcies and Mother's Day spending. There were more protests in Indianapolis after a police shooting.The GoFundMe for a security guard...
View ArticleHemp update for 2020, veggie farmers pivot and a little distance learning
This episode of Around Farm Progress catches up with editors in Illinois, Georgia and Nebraska to track several issues impacting agriculture Today's news is swallowed up by coronavirus and Farm...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, May 9, 2020
Meat production, wellbeing resources, a population shift, weed control and more are covered this week, along with a tribute to farm moms. Part 1Max starts the broadcast with Jim Long, CEO, Genesus...
View ArticleUSDA crop progress: Corn planting reaches two-thirds completion
Soybean progress also makes significant inroads this past week. Farmers remained busy planting corn and soybeans this past week, as was confirmed by the latest USDA crop progress report, covering...
View ArticleFarmobile Index offers daily snapshot of crop progress
Having timely insights on crop plant and harvest progress helps farmers make marketing decisions. Farmobile LLC, an independent agricultural data company based in Leawood, Kan., has launched the...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, May 12, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about lifted restrictions in Indiana, meat-packing reopening, the pork industry woes, more restaurant closures and strange dreams. Some well-known haunts in Indiana started to look...
View ArticleChina, U.S. make nice on trade
With both economies suffering, there's an incentive to prevent the trade agreement from becoming a casualty. By Rosalind MathiesonSoybeans, barley and meat tell a political story right now.China is...
View ArticleCOVID-19 cases jump at slaughterhouses
President Trump signed executive order to keep packing plants open after shutdowns due to the pandemic reduced slaughter capacity. By Mike Dorning, Dominic Carey and Dave MerrillThe coronavirus spread...
View ArticleTyson tests workers at Portland, Maine, plant
12.7% workers there test positive for COVID-19 and put on paid leave until they meet criteria established by Tyson and CDC. Tyson Foods is working with Matrix Medical to test team members at more than...
View Article14 meat processing plants reopening
USDA announced list of slaughter and processing plants to reopen On Friday the USDA announced reopening of 14 meatpacking plants across the country, including four beef plants.U.S. Secretary of...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 12, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about traffic volume, inflation rates, yield projections and more. While traffic volume is still lower than pre-stay-at-home orders, it has increased in the last week.Inflation has...
View ArticleCorteva Agriscience retools seed business
Company is introducing Brevant seed for the retail market, ending Mycogen brand, and reshaping Southern business for Pioneer and Phytogen The impact of a merger can take time to unfold. When Dow and...
View ArticleHEROES Act unveiled in House
Bill introduced by House Democrats includes 45 cents per gallon for renewable fuel producers. House Democrats unveiled their proposal for the next phase of coronavirus aid today (May 12), according to...
View ArticleNorth Dakota FFA Foundation awards grants to 21 students
The $1,000 grants will help the FFA members launch or expand ag businesses or projects. The North Dakota FFA Foundation recently awarded 21 students in the state a $1,000 grant to aid in their...
View ArticleCan FEMA pay for livestock depopulation?
Lawmakers ask Trump administration to fund reimbursement of expenses related to livestock depopulation. Lawmakers are calling on the Trump administration to provide guidance on how the Federal...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 13, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news that several attorneys general are asking for an investigation of the meat processing industry Max Armstrong reports on 11 state attorneys general who want the U.S....
View ArticleMaximizing pollen to boost corn seed output
Startup PowerPollen is changing the way hybrid corn is produced, and Corteva is buying in. The production of hybrid corn is well-established these days. Rows of male and female corn get planted,...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, May 13, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about warm weather, blood donations, the latest WASDE report and more. It's about time for the warmth to arrive in the heartland.Blood donations are needed.It wasn't all bad news...
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