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There's more than one disease to worry about
This episode of Around Farm Progress goes beyond coronavirus to look at other disease issues farmers face these days When the word "disease" is mentioned in a sentence these days, chances are most...
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FCC establishes 9-8-8 as new mental health crisis number
Transition to 3-digit crisis line expected to be completed by July 16, 2022; in the meantime, continue to call 1-800-273-8255. The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 as...
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Free trade can prevent hunger caused by climate shifts
An international team of researchers investigated the effects of trade on hunger in the world as a result of climate-induced crop yield changes. International trade can compensate for regional...
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Make plans for preharvest field checks now
Checking cornfields as harvest nears yields information to help make storage and marketing decisions, plus more. If you don’t routinely do field checks before harvest or work with a seed rep or crops...
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What you can learn from corn tassels
Corn Illustrated: The tassel develops inside the stalk long before it emerges. You probably know that by the time corn has 12 leaves with fully exposed collars, plants already have made several...
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Sweet nothings: Sugar industry fights misleading labels
Inside Dakota Ag: The Sugar Association has petitioned FDA to call out non-nutritive sweeteners. Cattle producers who want mandatory Country of Origin Labeling aren’t the only ones who have a beef...
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Virtual tour of hard red spring wheat crop set for July 28
The annual tour to assess the condition and quality of the hard red spring wheat crop will be held virtually this year. To provide wheat buyers and others in the wheat industry with update on the...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality stabilizes
Soybean conditions move a point higher, bucking analyst estimates. The most recent weekly progress report from USDA, out Monday afternoon and covering the week through July 19, had a bevy of data to...
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Cattle and swine producers get insurance subsidies
Subsidy amounts will be based on the deductible selected, changes may be implemented by July 31. Changes will be made to the Livestock Gross Margin insurance program for cattle and swine beginning in...
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Farm Progress America, July 21, 2020
Max Armstrong offers stats on a growing sector of farming – agricultural aviation Max Armstrong takes a look at the agriculture aviation industry which has grown in the past few years. Max share a...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 21, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about coronavirus vaccines, a Roundup lawsuit, cattle on the loose in Indianapolis and more. There are 17 coronavirus vaccines being tested around the world.The Missouri governor...
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$15 million on tap for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers
Organizations, institutions serving African American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Hispanic, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities eligible to apply. Approximately $15 million is available for...
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Bayer launches Carbon Initiative
Carbon Initiative rewards growers in Brazil and U.S. who generate carbon credits by adopting climate-smart practices. Beginning this month, Bayer will start rewarding farmers in Brazil and the U.S....
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Farm Progress launches virtual show
The Farm Progress Virtual Experience will merge the best of the top two farm shows in the country to bring a unique experience directly to farmers. Two major farm shows are off the calendar for 2020,...
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Farming at a faster pace
Farmers can plant fields in less time and with more ease using new systems and technology. Farmers today are operating at a much faster pace compared to the past. Planting especially has become a...
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Pollen tech to be applied for hybrid wheat development
BASF and PowerPollen announce a research collaboration to enhance breeding efforts. The development of hybrid wheat continues, but at least one company is ramping up its pollen management program....
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South Dakota rancher’s new 3 in 1 facility does it all
Slideshow: The Dacars’ new ranch headquarters in Whitewood, S.D., includes a barn, shop and machine shed. Curt Dacar and his son, Marcus, got a rare chance to build a new ranch headquarters from...
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Farm Progress America, July 22, 2020
Max Armstrong reports on how the coronavirus economic slide has hit the ethanol industry Max Armstrong shares insight on the battered ethanol industry from the Renewable Fuels Association which...
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NACD awards $6.5 million in grants
Money will support 185 jobs in 36 states and territories. The National Association of Conservation Districts awarded $6.5 million in new technical assistance grants to nearly 400 conservation...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 22, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about pandemic impact on business, a politician's arrest, NCBA, a jail releasee and favorite smells. Some businesses have been hurt by the pandemic that you wouldn't expect.The...
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