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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, July 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about prairie winds, a name change, a statue coming down, a firework accident and sports team names. Winds across the prairie can be powerful, and some semi trailers were blown...
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Dairy Margin Coverage payment triggered
Income-over-feed margin for May triggers third payment for 2020; more than $176 million has been paid so far. The May 2020 income over feed cost margin was $5.37 per hundredweight (cwt.), triggering...
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South Dakota plans century farm ceremony for state fair
Applications from South Dakota families who have owned their farm for 100, 125 or 150 years are due Aug. 10. The South Dakota Farm Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture will again...
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Farm Progress America, July 9, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on another way the pandemic is impacting farm and family life Max Armstrong talks about the most popular house plant in the United States during the holidays – the...
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FMC, Nutrien Ag Solutions partner to launch new tech
The companies are piloting the new Arc farm intelligence platform targeting diamondback moths in California. Drew Butler tracks pests in Monterey County, California, but since May he's also been a...
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Help cattle cope with summer heat
Monitor temperature and humidity, make sure cattle have shade and plenty of water. Hot temperatures are a reminder of the need to prepare cattle for heat stress events this summer. Some cows still...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 9, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about interest rates, a farm leader with COVID-19, pandemic hotspots, the new Bronco and the 2021 Corvette. An interest rate update is coming today.The AFBF president, Zippy...
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AFBF's Duvall diagnosed with COVID-19
Duvall misses White House dinner with Mexican president due to diagnosis. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall has been diagnosed with COVID-19.A Farm Bureau spokeswoman told the New...
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AgTalks town hall series kicks off July 30
Series of town halls will focus on challenges facing American agriculture in trade, global competitiveness. A coalition of ag groups are partnering to launch a series of town hall discussions this...
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Additional commodities eligible for CFAP
Applications for newly eligible commodities accepted beginning Monday. Additional commodities have been added to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and USDA made other adjustments to the program...
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Can you hear me now? Yes
Don’t ignore hearing loss: My journey toward listening to the little things. Before the waitress left the booth, I responded. “Thanks, we’re good.” My husband just smiled.We were in a crowded Texas...
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Mud no more: Improve feedlot pen with hardening surfaces
Fly ash, concrete and roller compacted concrete can help boost feed intake and gain rates. Poor pen conditions due to early snowfall and rainy weather last fall plagued cattle feeders in much of North...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - July 10, 2020
AFBF leader diagnosed with COVID-19, questions about Roundup settlement, Ag Economy Barometer improves and people more in tune to where food comes from. Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven...
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Farm Progress Panel: Where did the corn acres go?
We polled our digital panel about a surprise in last week's USDA report to get a sense of what they thought happened The Farm Progress Panel is a chance for subscribers to share their thoughts on...
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Coalition asks for action on rural broadband
Broadband not only essential for farm businesses, but also for distance learning, remote work and telemedicine. A coalition of 49 trade associations, non-profits, businesses, municipalities and...
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Farm Progress America, July 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks pollination, the California almond crop and beehive thieves Max Armstrong talks about pollinators, and shares what may be happening in California this winter. The bees that...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the hot weather, tornadoes, a new tool to fight crime, more commodities in CFAP and Big 10 conference play. There's a slight break from the heat this weekend, but the hot...
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Trump says Phase 2 China deal unlikely
Phase One trade deal was signed Jan. 15, Trump said work on Phase 2 could start right away. By Jennifer JacobsPresident Donald Trump said a phase two trade deal with China isn’t under consideration,...
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Digging into the peanut business
The Around Farm Progress podcast looks at the lessons learned from profiling the 2020 Peanut Efficiency Award winners For the average corn and soybean farmer, peanuts may seem exotic. Yet the...
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This Week in Agribusiness, July 11, 2020
Join us for market insight, harvest technology, a Charlie Daniels tribute and coping with COVID-19. Part 1Max opens the broadcast, paying tribute to Charlie Daniels.Mike Pearson is in studio, and...
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