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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 25, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about pandemic purchases, crop conditions, rescheduling of fall sports and Kenosha, Wis. What are we purchasing, and not purchasing, during the pandemic?There was another...
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Understand basics of belting replacement
WCCO Belting lists tips to help you get the right replacement belting for balers, combines and swathers. Purchasing belting for balers, swathers and combines may seem far more complicated than ever...
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Farm Progress America, August 26, 2020
Max Armstrong gets more insight harvesting down corn considering that derecho two weeks ago Max Armstrong continues his insights on the derecho in a conversation with Bill Northey, USDA undersecretary...
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Biofuel supporters back in court
Orgs file brief supporting EPA's 2019 regulation allowing year-round E15 use. Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association, and the National Corn Growers Association on Friday filed a brief in the...
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U.S., China signal progress on trade deal
Both sides agree to push the deal forward; China would need to buy about $130 billion in second half of year to meet terms of original agreement. By Bloomberg NewsThe U.S. and China reaffirmed their...
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Additional $1 billion targeted to Food Box Program
USDA has begun issuing agreements for distribution of Food Boxes in the third round of solicitations. An additional $1 billion will be invested in the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. The...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 26, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Hurricane Laura impacts, tallying damage in Kenosha, Wis., after riots and protests, and replacing iconic airport carpet. Hurricane Laura poses the biggest threat to U.S. oil...
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EPA and USDA announce competition to advance ag sustainability
The competition includes two challenges that seek proposals for fertilizer technologies to maintain crop yields while reducing the impact of fertilizers on the environment. The U.S. Environmental...
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Wheeler stops short of promising RFS action ahead of election
Biden takes official stance on supporting RFS and need to deny SRE waivers. During a press call Wednesday morning, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler said the agency is...
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Get your harvest on the right track and get in the field earlier
It’s time to maximize efficiency and harvest more of what you grow. A new track upgrade will immediately boost your productivity in the field. Each harvest season is different. But year in and year...
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Second round of CFAP could come after Labor Day
Secretary Perdue said additional coronavirus aid could get to farmers in next few weeks. In recognizing that additional assistance is needed for farmers to deal with the market fallout from the...
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Local Farmer Act introduced in House
Legislation would deliver pandemic aid for farmers, ranchers and local food businesses. A North Carolina Democrat has introduced legislation to support farmers, ranchers and local and regional food...
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More than $9.2 billion in CFAP payments issued
Iowa producers have received the most aid thus far, with 48,255 receiving more than $921 million. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue confirmed Wednesday that USDA will be offering a second round of...
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FSA cuts organic cost-share funding
Lawmakers question USDA's reduction in organic cost-share reimbursement. Recent changes to the Farm Service Agency's Organic Certification Cost Share Program have drawn questions from lawmakers.On...
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FPS back in Illinois in 2021
The Farm Progress Show will stick to its normal schedule, alternating between Illinois and Iowa, despite 2020 setbacks. Look for the 2021 show in Decatur, Ill. The Farm Progress Show will return as...
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Bata Farms saves money with pig barn conversions
Slideshow: The family operation converted old pig barn facilities into modern shops, a parts warehouse and more. Joe Bata and sons, Chris and Mark, are handy with nailers, saws and just about all...
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Farm Progress America, August 27, 2020
Max Armstrong tells the story of a new business started by beef-loving baseball hall of famer Nolan Ryan Max Armstrong shares the story of famed baseball player Nolan Ryan who loves beef and had the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 27, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a GoFundMe page for a man defending businesses from looters, a lack of moisture in Iowa and statistics about working from home. There's a GoFundMe page for a man in Kenosha,...
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Syngenta Group reports first half year performance
Group sales were $12 billion as all four businesses reported sales growth.Syngenta Group’s first half year results have been announced. The Group increased sales by 2% to more than $12 billion...
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Less travel, more screen time change perspective
The trade show experience moves to my computer with the Farm Progress Virtual Experience. It’s a well-known fact, if you read this column, that I love farm shows. In fact, I’m kind of a trade show...
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