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Peterson urges support for USMCA dairy provisions
Peterson, 103 other legislations sign letter to Trump administration calling for dairy provisions to be enforced. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is calling on the Trump...
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FCA increases borrowing to young, beginning and small farmers
Report says Farm Credit System has increased number of loans made to young farmers by 5.9%. The Farm Credit Administration board received FCA's 2019 Annual Report on the Farm Credit System's Young,...
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Farm Progress America, August 18, 2020
Max Armstrong shares that there's help for farmers making the move toward organic production Max Armstrong delves into the challenge of moving from conventional to organic production, which can be...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 18, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Democratic National Convention, an African swine fever vaccine, downgraded crop ratings and Amazon office expansion. The Democratic National Convention kicked off last...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 18. 2020
Max Armstrong talks about lost grain storage in Iowa, uncertainty in the diary business and a famous "mailman" calling for support of the postal service. How will Iowa store what grain can be...
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ARS scientists investigate new fuel sources
Mustard family member lesquerella holds potential as home-grown source of butanol. Agricultural Research Service scientists are eyeing lesquerella (a.k.a. Fendler's bladderpod and Yellow Top) as a...
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Trump pledges action on biofuels
President meets with farmers, residents in Iowa to talk derecho, renewable fuels. President Trump visited Iowa today, where he met with numerous farmers, Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Agriculture...
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Red meat adds value to corn
New study finds red meat exports added 12% of the bushel value to U.S. corn growers in 2019. The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently updated a study on the market value of red meat exports. At an...
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Farm Progress America, August 19, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at a school test looking at giving students the choice of whole milk Max Armstrong shares that it's been 10 years since whole milk was allowed in schools. Max shares a...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the S&P 500, aid for those impacted by the derecho, an all-male Indy 500 race, a mascot switch and a voting slip-up. The S&P 500 closed at its highest level ever...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about capitalizing on poor word choice, crop loss in Iowa, a derecho-damaged historic tree and the Indy 500. Some Michigan companies are making money off the governor's poor choice...
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Trump calls off trade talks with China
President says, 'I don't want to talk to China right now.' By Bloomberg NewsPresident Donald Trump said he called off last weekend’s trade talks with China, raising questions about the future of a...
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Improving protein digestibility in sorghum
Crop scientists from Kansas State University identify gene codes affecting sorghum protein digestibility. Researchers in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University are trying to find...
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USDA names new members to food safety committees
Committee members bring knowledge and interest in meat and poultry safety to advisory committee roles. USDA announced the appointment of 10 new members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and...
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National survey reveals farmers like cover crops
Survey documents a wide range of benefits as acreage expands. “Many U.S. farmers have turned to cover crops as part of their strategy to improve soil health while reducing input costs and maintaining...
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When the ramps give way
What’s a good community really worth? We found out in a big way this summer. They were loading the trailer.Just like we’d done a hundred times before. We had a couple-hour break between showmanship...
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Hormel launches plant-based foods
With consumer interest growing in plant-based products, Hormel introduces option for food manufacturers. Hormel Ingredient Solutions has launched a new line of plant-based ingredient solutions...
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Industrial hemp takes another step forward in South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture recently submitted its plan for regulating industrial hemp to USDA. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture recently submitted its plan to regulate...
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Farm Progress America, August 20, 2020
Max Armstrong shares rising interest in protein consumption comes with some interesting misinformation Max Armstrong looks into new data showing that consumers want more protein. Max shares the many...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 20, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Democratic National Convention, a broadcaster's slur, Target sales and stocks and Farm Rescue. Wisconsin governor is consistent in using a favorite catch phrase at the...
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