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DMC triggered for March 2020
Current projections indicate that a DMC payment is likely to trigger every month for the remainder of 2020. The March 2020 income over feed cost margin was $9.15 per hundredweight (cwt.), triggering...
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Reclaim saline soils with this perennial plant seed mixture
SDSU Extension recommends planting forage perennials in late fall to combat salty soils. It’s best to plant something on salty areas to keep them from getting even bigger. But what’s best to plant?The...
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Farm Progress America, May 21, 2020
Max Armstrong gets a look at the opportunities ahead for soybean growers Max Armstrong shares thoughts from Polly Ruhland, CEO, United Soybean Board, who reminds listeners that livestock producers...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 21, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about flooding and its impacts on industrial facilities, animal activists breaking into farms, bike shop business and more. Environmental authorities will keep a close eye on a Dow...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - May 22, 2020
USDA releases CFAP details, results of Iowa cash rental rate survey and 16 fairs cancelled in Pennsylvania. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.1. USDA...
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USDA offers $1 billion for rural businesses
The money comes in the form of loan guarantees to help businesses meet working capital needs. USDA is making available up to $1 billion in loan guarantees to help rural businesses meet their working...
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Meat plant workers returning to work
Slaughterhouse operations rebound from COVID-19 outbreaks in time for Memorial Day. By Michael Hirtzer and Jen SkerrittThe squeeze on U.S. meat is easing. Wholesale prices are falling as...
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Is it possible to safely run meat plants during pandemic?
Sick people are still coming to work, social distance lacking and some protective gear is low quality. By Lydia Mulvany, Jen Skerritt, Polly Mosendz and James AttwoodIt’s been three weeks since...
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EPA releases draft water quality criteria
Public comment accepted for 60 days on draft recommendations regarding nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations. EPA issued new, draft ambient water quality criteria recommendations for nutrients in...
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Protecting U.S. wheat fields
USDA scientist uses resistant wheat varieties from Iran to protect U.S. wheat from Russian invaders.Crop scientists are desperate to find ways to stop Russian wheat aphids. These invasive pests first...
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South Dakota Farmers Union considers beef plant purchase
Dakota Digest: North Dakota has announced a new cost-sharing program for meat processing plants. South Dakota Farmers Union is floating the idea that farmers should buy the DemKota beef processing...
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Farm Progress America, May 22, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at who gets different parts of every dollar consumers spend for food Max Armstrong shares insight on the "middleman" and what that means for agriculture. Max breaks down where all...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 22, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Memorial Day weekend, Michigan flooding, the Kansas wheat crop, drought in the Plains and coronavirus on surfaces. This Memorial Day weekend will be different in many...
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Learn how to protect your skin on Don't Fry Day
The Friday before Memorial Day designated Don't Fry Day to encourage Americans to protect their skin and eyes from overexposure to the sun. Do you know what today is? It's Don't Fry Day.The EPA,...
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Deere sales hold up better than expected
Sales and profit fell in the three months through April, but agriculture proving more resilient than other industries. By Elizabeth Rembert and Lydia MulvanyDeere & Co. shares rose after the top...
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Talking CFAP, ethanol and challenges out West
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors from Wallaces Farmer in Iowa and Western Farm Press Farmers can apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Payments starting May 26. But what does the...
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World Bank approves $500M to fight locusts
The worst desert-locust plague in decades is threatening food security in parts of Africa, Middle East. By David HerblingThe World Bank approved $500 million to help fight the worst desert-locust...
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This Week in Agribusiness, May 23, 2020
The ag supply chain, farm shows and mental health are talked about this week, as well as Memorial Day tributes. Part 1Max starts the broadcast talking about Memorial Day, as well as challenges...
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Bayer close to Roundup deal
Bayer reached verbal agreements to resolve tens of thousands of U.S. cancer lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller. By Tim LohBayer AG is close to a turning point in its legal battle over the weedkiller...
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6 agtech startups selected for innovation Incubator
Partnership with Danforth Plant Science Center will assist companies seeking to improve soil health, optimize pest control and scale food production. Six early-stage companies have been selected to...
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