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The Greeks are down and the Vikings up in yogurt world
Dairy farmers hope Icelandic yogurt, Skyr, lifts their mailbox milk prices. by Leslie PattonIt’s high in protein, low in sugar, and just right for the struggling American dairy industry.It’s Icelandic...
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Farm Progress America, April 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the need to be vigilant about biosecurity in light of African Swine Fever Max Armstrong worries caused by smuggled pork products entering the United States has raised the...
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Did China impose illegal restrictions on farm imports?
WTO to issue ruling in U.S. dispute over Chinese farm quotas. by Bryce BaschukThe World Trade Organization is poised to issue another key ruling in the U.S. trade fight over China’s agricultural trade...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the opioid crisis, a sentence for stealing trade secrets, a hearing about flooding and brown snow. Federal prosecutors have charged 60 doctors and pharmacists with handing...
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Study: U.S. pig farmers making sustainability progress
Analysis of 55 years of pig farming reveals gains in all key metrics. America’s pig farmers continue to practice many of the principles of Earth Day, which is April 22, every day on their farms, and...
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WTO finds China violated WTO commitments
Panel finds China's tariff-rate quota administration is not transparent, predictable nor fair for wheat, corn and rice. A World Trade Organization dispute settlement panel found that China has...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about millennial dependence on parents, a flood hearing, a Trump/Pence appearance and more. The majority of millennials still depend on their parents for financial support,...
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ITC says USMCA will lead to 176,000 news jobs
International Trade Commission estimates USMCA will increase U.S. exports to Canada by $19.1 billion and to Mexico by $14.2 billion. by Shawn Donnan and Jenny LeonardThe Trump administration’s deal to...
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South Dakota Corn boards elect officers
Dakota Digest: Legend Seeds adds forage specialist John Squire to its team. The South Dakota Corn Growers Association board of directors recently elected Doug Noem of Bryant, Scott Stahl of Emery and...
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USDA launches SNAP pilot with Amazon, Walmart
Two-year pilot program allows SNAP participants to purchase groceries online. USDA launched a two-year pilot program April 18 in New York to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
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National Farmers Union leader says trade war damage is lasting
Roger Johnson warned of the threat from increased agriculture consolidation. Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union president, said folks are “really naïve” if they believe that trade with China is...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - April 19, 2019
Cover crop acres increase, amount of ethanol used decreases and more developments in U.S.-China trade talks. Need a quick catch-up on the news? Here are seven agricultural news items you may have...
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Farm Progress America, April 19, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a bipartisan move to expand the reach of Chapter 12 bankruptcy Max Armstrong shares insight about Chapter 12 bankruptcy and how it works for farmers and fisherman. The program...
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Second payment triggered for not yet established dairy program
Dairy Margin Coverage is a voluntary risk management program for dairy producers. The February 2019 income over feed cost margin was $8.22 per hundredweight, triggering the second payment for dairy...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about wild animal movement to populated areas, a scattered start to the planting season and road safety this spring. A black bear has been sighted around Decorah, Iowa. Urban...
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Farm groups back passage of USMCA
Manufacturing would experience largest gains under new agreement. The U.S. International Trade Commission estimates the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will raise U.S. real GDP by .35% and add...
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This Week in Agribusiness, April 20, 2019
This week, we cover flood damage and recovery, markets, ag tech adoption, sheep production and more. Segment 1Max Armstrong and Chad Colby talk about the extensive flood damage and flood recovery in...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Earth Day, an unusual weapon, hope for disaster aid, the presidential campaign and an early delivery. Today is Earth Day, celebrated in 192 countries around the world.An Ohio...
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6 more African swine fever outbreaks confirmed in China
The virus has spread across the nation since first confirmed in August 2018. by Bloomberg NewsMost Chinese hog farms are choosing not to replenish herds as a deadly swine virus continues to spread...
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Study examines small-scale yield variability across Corn Belt
The Michigan State University study is the first to quantify nitrogen losses from the low-producing areas of individual fields. A Michigan State University professor led a project that has determined...
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