Appeals court slashes award in Roundup case
It may not be the last word as Bayer can still appeal to the state supreme court. By Joel Rosenblatt and Jef FeeleyA $79 million award against Bayer AG was slashed by three-quarters almost a month...
View ArticleNew USDA Dietary Guidelines in the works
Advisory committee releases scientific report, with dietary guidelines similar to previous version. You can comment. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) last week released its scientific...
View ArticleNorth Dakota Corn Utilization Council elects new leadership
Terry Wehlander, Jason Rayner and Tysen Rosenau were chosen to lead the council in 2021. The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council’s new leadership team for 2021 include Terry Wehlander, DeLamere,...
View ArticleHow do food systems operate and adapt in times of stress?
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research expands existing grants to Feeding America, Tipping Points Program. While the food system is successfully providing for Americans during the COVID-19...
View ArticleBiofuel marketing opportunity
ADM partners with U.S. Soybean Export Council to earn export certification. ADM and one other U.S. exporter have partnered with the U.S. Soybean Export Council to certify U.S. Soy as part of the...
View Article$153 million invested in community facilities
USDA invests $153 million in 94 projects to benefit 2 million residents in 23 states. USDA is investing $153 million to build and improve critical community facilities to benefit nearly two million...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, July 23, 2020
Max Armstrong shares how dairy producers are working to boost profit on their operations Max Armstrong observes that dairy producers are looking at new ways to boost income for their farms. He offers...
View ArticleUSDA provides update on beef investigation
Investigation began after fire at Tyson's Holcomb plant and expanded to include COVID-19 earlier this year. USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service today released a report on its investigation into the...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, July 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about store closings, mask orders, fuel and grain prices, a farm leader's battle with coronavirus and National Hot Dog Day. Economists say 25,000 stores could close this...
View ArticleNew tools for a range of work on the farm
Slideshow: In this latest new product roundup, you'll find plenty of diversity, from tires to grain storage. The pace of new product launches isn’t slowing across agriculture. Covering these new tools...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, July 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about hot weather, NCBA, a COVID-19 recovery and National Hot Dog Day. It's been a hot summer for many in the heartland, but 25 years ago the heat was deadly.NCBA is pleased the...
View ArticleTotal grain inspections up slightly week-over-week
A look at where U.S. corn, wheat and soybeans are exported and movements via rail car, barge and ocean-going vessels. Total inspections of corn, wheat, and soybeans for export from all major U.S....
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - July 24, 2020
Ag production shifts to larger farms, ASF vaccine development work at K-State and drive-in on the farm in Missouri. Missed some ag news this week? We’ve got seven stories to catch you up.1....
View ArticleCOVID-19 creates opportunity to broaden support for ag tech
The search for a COVID-19 vaccine has created new appreciation for the power of science. The rush to find effective treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 has created new appreciation for the power of...
View ArticleResearchers pursue enhanced crop productivity
USDA funds technology research at Kansas State University for optimum production from better, smarter planting. A team of researchers from Kansas State University received nearly $300,000 in funding...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, July 24, 2020
Max Armstrong shares some business moves farmers could consider during these tough times Max Armstrong gets advice on a series of tactics farms can take on to get a handle on financial health...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, July 24, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about limited flight options, speeding traffic, more ag meeting cancellations and favorite MLB teams by state. Be aware that flight choices are becoming more limited.Is traffic...
View ArticleMassey Ferguson makes statement with new MF 8s series
There are four machines in the new line starting at 205 hp, along with a new cab, engine and enhanced connectivity for a competitive tractor market Sitting in on a global virtual event is something...
View ArticleDigging into the details of a new virtual farm show
In this episode of Around Farm Progress, we get the lowdown on the new Farm Progress Virtual Experience The word virtual is getting more attention than ever, but just what is a virtual farm show? Good...
View ArticleShoot for accuracy in zone mapping, soil sampling
More data collected from your fields is a good thing — if it’s the right data. Straight lines rarely exist in nature, so when it comes to managing fields, it only makes sense to identify the...
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