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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, July 29, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about children dying in hot cars, aid for livestock producers and honors a former Indiana governor. Are more children dying of heat stroke after getting into a vahicle this...
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Farm Progress America, July 30, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at how demand for potatoes has risen during COVID-19 Max Armstrong points to changes in food demand. For example, consumer demand for potatoes is rising fast, even as the...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week – July 31, 2020
Mystery seeds, Brazilian farm profits, China's buying challenge and a look at the changing landscape for farmland investment. Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up, and...
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China accelerates U.S. corn buying with record purchase
China makes its largest purchase of corn, taking a step towards meeting the trade agreement. By Elizabeth RembertChina took another step toward meeting agricultural commitments made in the phase one...
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Crop giant ADM’s nutrition bet pays off with health in focus
A focus on health and wellness has boosted profits as consumers make healthier options. By Isis AlmeidaArcher-Daniels-Midland Co., one of the world’s top agricultural commodity traders, is proving...
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8 tips for optimal forage harvest
From cutting to conditioning, raking to baling, make sure forage equipment is set properly. When it comes to putting up quality hay, the money is in the details. Improper equipment settings can leave...
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How tillage affects soil microbe populations
South Dakota State University compares populations of soil microbes under different tillage systems. How do tillage systems affect the population of fungi, bacteria, enzymes and other microscopic...
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Study: Specific mosquitoes cannot transmit COVID-19
K-State researchers found that SARS-CoV-2 does not replicate in mosquitoes that transmit other viruses. Dr. Stephen Higgs isn’t the kind of guy who can be content with assuming he knows how a virus...
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Farm Progress America, July 31, 2020
Max Armstrong shares a look at the process for developing the next set of dietary guidelines Max Armstrong reports on the news that USDA has opened public comments for final development of the new...
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Old crop sunflower market stays strong
Sunflower stocks are down and export demand is up as a bigger U.S. sunflower crop begins blossoming. According to USDA, area planted to sunflower in 2020 increased 14% from 2019 and totals 1.54...
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$462 million invested in water infrastructure
USDA funding 161 projects that benefit 467,000 residents in 44 states. USDA is investing $462 million to modernize drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across rural America.“Upgrading the...
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2020 grain drying season looking normal
Farmers and propane suppliers are encouraged to prepare now to be sure tanks are filled when needed. Looking forward to harvest? The Propane Education and Research Council has good news. The council...
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USDA crop progress: Soybean quality picks up another point
Corn quality holds steady through the week ending August 2. For the second straight week, analysts expected USDA to hold corn and soybean quality ratings steady when it released its latest batch of...
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2 tech firms partner to allow farmer data sharing
The Climate Corporation can now share information into the WinField United data silo. The partnership offers farmers more management information. There’s a simple fact about all these great ag tech...
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3 things to consider when purchasing cover crops
Be sure to ask questions because planting cover crops requires doing your homework. Producers should be looking at three things when it comes to making cover crop seed purchase decisions:What is the...
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Max Armstrong offers more history of the American Soybean Assciation, celebrating its 100th anniversary Max Armstrong continues his look at the beginnings of the American Soybean Association. Today,...
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Smithfield defends its pandemic response
America’s meat and poultry plants one of the hardest-hit sectors during COVID-19 pandemic. By Elizabeth Rembert and Mike DorningOne of America’s food giants is taking to the media to defend its...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about face mask quality, a shooting anniversary, China corn purchases, the Missouri primary and transpotainment vehicles in Nashville. Have you wondered about how protective your...
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Ag Economy Barometer stable in July 2020
Producers are less worried about COVID-19 than in March, but the new coronavirus has changed their buying habits.The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point in July 2020 to a...
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Comment on proposed organic enforcement rule
USDA says the rules will standardize organic certificates, increase inspector qualifications and strengthen fraud prevention. USDA will publish a new proposed rule to expand the National Organic...
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