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Farm Progress America, Feb 14, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on rising food allergies and one ‘culprit.’ Max Armstrong was a little disappointed during a recent flight where he couldn’t have peanuts; but he realizes it’s because of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 14, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the National Farm Machinery Show, Jayme Closs' appreciation, headstone donations and more. Max is at the National Farm Machinery Show today.Jayme Closs,...
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Trade talks underway in Beijing
Trump has indicated he's open to extending his March 1 deadline. Top trade negotiators from the United States and China are holding two days of trade talks in Beijing, racing to reach a deal before...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Feb. 15, 2019
Farm bill listening session scheduled, African swine fever expands and hints from award-winning corn grower. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here’s a quick look at seven ag stories you might...
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Tom Sleight to retire from U.S. Grains Council this summer
Sleight has been CEO and president of U.S. Grains Council since 2012. The U.S. Grains Council is seeking a new leader. Tom Sleight, president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Grains Council...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 14, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about weather impacts on livestock, stalking at the DMV and a long-lost purse returned. The recent blizzards and weather conditions have caused livestock...
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New tech allows operator to change tillage on fly
Summers Manufacturing’s VRT Renegade is an adjustable hybrid tillage tool. A tillage tool that you can adjust on the go is a big advantage when you are trying to reduce equipment, fuel and labor costs...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 15, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the rising economic health of rural America Max Armstrong points out that counties designated as ‘rural’ mean more than ‘farming’ for those remote counties. The rural...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 15, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about potholes, a car crash, minimum wage in Illinois and a convicted co-op manager in Minnesota. Pothole season has begun for some regions. There have been...
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A very bad day for U.S. farmers
USDA predicts slow soybean sales through 2026-2027 and Federal Reserve warns of weak farm income and tightening credit. by Millie Munshi and Shruti Date SinghThings are not looking good for the U.S....
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Mnuchin says U.S.-China trade talks are 'productive'
Both sides trying to reach a deal to avert a tariff increase on Chinese goods on March 1.by Bloomberg NewsTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin sounded a positive note on Friday as U.S.-China trade talks...
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U.S., Canada take Indian price support issue to WTO
U.S. and Canada allege India has underreported its market price for chickpeas, pigeon peas, black matpe, mung beans and lentils. The United States, together with Canada, submitted a counter...
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How do you celebrate National FFA Week?
Chapters plan activities to give back during National FFA Week and TSC invites customers to support FFA. National FFA Week is a time for FFA members to raise awareness about the role the National FFA...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Feb. 16, 2019
Max is at National Farm Machinery Show and Orion and Steve talk markets, new programs and outstanding farmers. Segment 1Max was in Louisville at the National Farm Machinery Show. Chad Colby was in...
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Deputy secretary Censky talks trade during Nebraska visit
As part of Heuermann Lecture at University of Nebraska, Steve Censky discussed ongoing trade negotiations with countries like Japan, China, Mexico and Canada."Leadership and the future of agriculture"...
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Company creates new ‘connected’ tractor
Case IH to launch AFS Connect Magnum for 2020 season with a range of new features. It’s possible that technology is really taking over the farm conversation. The latest evidence is the launch of the...
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Comment by April 15, 2019, on new WOTUS definition
This proposal is the second step in a two-step process intended to review and revise the definition of “waters of the United States." The EPA and the Department of the Army published the proposed rule...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 18, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some history about the 90-year old FFA Max Armstrong looks back at the beginning of the Future Farmers of America, where in the early years allowing young women to join was...
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MORNING-Midwest Digest-2-18-19
Max Armstrong provides insight on a vigil in Illinois, an interesting problem in Tennessee and celebrates FFA Max Armstrong shares a look at the crowd that gathered in Aurora, Ill., to remember the...
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Canada farmers aim to plant less soybeans
This new crop for the prairies is losing favor as the U.S.-China trade spat cuts prices After becoming the hot new crop in parts of Canada’s prairies, soybeans are starting to lose their appeal as...
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