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Does Trump's WTO policy put farmers in crosshairs?
Trump administration withholds WTO appointments, limiting ability of appellate body. by Bryce BaschukDonald Trump’s attack on the World Trade Organization has U.S. farmers worried that the president’s...
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Perdue unveils more humane chicken slaughter process
Perdue is starting to use a catching machine, roomier crates and stunning system. by Deena Shanker and Lydia MulvanyFor a new generation of concerned consumers, every stop their food makes between...
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Ecosystem Services Market Consortium formed
ESMC will develop market-based approach to promote land stewardship to build soil health, sequester carbon and conserve water. Ten private-sector companies and nonprofit organizations have joined...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 26, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a gun attachment ban, the weekend snowstorm impact, the death of an actress and washing your hands to stay healthy. A federal judge says the Trump Administration can go ahead...
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Hog prices ready for warmup
Hog Outlook: Record pork and total meat supplies remain a concern, even with the strong U.S. economy. Winter temperatures and hog prices were both low earlier this year. Hog prices got off to a bad...
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Partnership aims to bring autonomy to crop production
Anomaly Detection service designed to catch problems in the field before the naked eye can see them. Last November, Valmont Industries hosted an Ag Tech Summit, where irrigation professionals, ag tech...
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Syngenta pulls back on hybrid wheat for U.S.
Company will introduce hybrid wheat in Europe first and focus on varietal development in the U.S. For several years, Syngenta plant breeders have said they hoped to introduce hybrid wheat in the U.S.,...
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How NASA revolutionized farming
From GPS to autosteer to drought monitors, aerospace has had a big impact on what you do every day.Jim Bridenstine stands like an Eagle Scout before a crowd at the 2019 World Ag Expo, sharing...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 27, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at work by one group pushing what it will take to boost soybean exports Max Armstrong offers some insight on soybean exports, which hit a record in the 2017-2018 market year. But...
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Pondering ag innovation for the future
Hard not to focus on technology during farm shows, but it’s more than big data and connectivity An odd thing happened during this year’s National Farm Machinery Show, at least for a guy who’s been...
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Bayer increases sales and earnings
'We have set the right course for the future,' board chairman Werner Baumann said. Bayer’s net income declined, while core earnings per share beat expectations as the company successfully completed the...
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Web tool helps determine best time to spray dicamba
How to use the Engenia Spray Tool to avoid rain and temperature inversion. You can make a plan to spray dicamba on fields this summer.An online tool from BASF provides farmers and applicators with a...
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Good news for wheat: Low midge levels expected
NDSU soil survey shows record low level of viable orange blossom wheat midge cocoons across North Dakota. Soil samples in North Dakota indicate low levels of overwintering wheat midge larvae for the...
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Senators ask Commerce Secretary for action on biodiesel
Senators ask Wilbur Ross to develop complete record of Argentina's biodiesel trade actions before revisiting U.S. duties. A bipartisan group of 14 senators led by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 27, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the Chicago mayor election, a bus crash, contemptuous words, automaker jobs and an old home. The Chicago mayor race was split between 14 candidates, and...
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All in the (livestock) family
Oklahoma cattle judge reflects on the weather and type of family it took to survive it — plus, what it all has to do with a cattle show. We were standing ringside as the judge made his final comments...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 27, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about Commodity Classic, an old home, African swine flu, a bus crash and a star of the basketball team. Commodity Classic is this week. An Illinois home had to...
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U.S. wins WTO dispute against China's ag policies
WTO will publish ruling Feb. 28 on case in which U.S. alleges Chinese subsidies exceeded the limits China agreed to when it joined the WTO. by Bryce BaschukU.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer...
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Much to do before China, U.S. trade war is resolved
Lighthizer says the issues between the U.S. and China 'are too serious to be resolved with promises of additional purchases.' by Jenny Leonard and Andrew MayedaThe U.S. is pushing for a trade deal...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 28, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the recent meeting of the National Association of Wheat Growers and top priorities for that group Max Armstrong offers a look at the National Association of Wheat Growers whose...
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