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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - May 17, 2019
Trade aid package in the works, Bayer ordered to pay $2 billion in Roundup trial and new Iowa vodka. Busy in the field? Here are seven agricultural stories you might have missed this week.1. J.P....
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Are consumers choosing pork away from home?
When asked what pork dishes people crave, 51% said they crave Mexican and Latin pork dishes and 45% said they crave Asian pork dishes. The National Pork Board has released its latest findings from the...
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Curiosity pays off when it comes to weeds in your field
Don’t ignore that pigweed if it doesn’t look right; ask for help identifying it. Every year, we see interesting things in the field that re-establish what is “normal.”For example, prior to 2017,...
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Register now for 2019 Borlaug Dialogue
Event is Oct. 16-18 in Des Moines; theme will address food security, conflict and development. Registration is open for the 2019 Borlaug Dialogue, which is Oct. 16-18 in Des Moines, Iowa. The event...
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Who's driving?
Autonomous farm machines hit the fields in Australia. by Ashley Robinson, Lydia Mulvany and David StringerRobots are taking over farms faster than anyone saw coming.The first fully autonomous farm...
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European Commission doesn't renew anti-dumping duties
European Commission first initiated anti-dumping proceedings in 2011. The European Commission decided not to renew anti-dumping duties on European Union imports of U.S. ethanol. In making the...
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Widespread, significant flooding hits central Kansas
Some areas have seen record flooding from persistent, heavy rains. Now the clean-up begins. Then, hopefully, comes planting (or replanting).Two weeks of steady rain, with streams and rivers already...
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Farm Progress America, May 17, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at the challenges of getting a major trade agreement approved Max Armstrong shares insight on the challenges of getting the U.S. Mexico and Canada Agreement passed. There...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about continued wet weather, planting progress and summer travel. The wet and stormy weather continues this weekend and into next week.Analysts think the corn crop will still show...
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Trump courts Japan
President Trump talks up quick deal with Japan; Japanese leaders in no rush. by Yuko Takeo and Jenny LeonardWith his trade war with China heating up, Donald Trump is suddenly talking up a quick deal...
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Japan lifts restrictions on U.S. beef imports
Restrictions date to 2003 when BSE-positive cow was detected in United States. The United States and Japan have agreed on new terms and conditions that eliminate Japan’s longstanding restrictions on...
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Deere reports net income of $1.135 billion
Net income down from $1.208 billion in same period last year. Company projects 5% growth in equipment sales for fiscal 2019. Deere & Company reported net income of $1.135 billion for the second...
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U.S. will lift steel, aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico
In exchange, Canada will scrap retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. by Jenny Leonard, Joe Deaux and Josh WingroveThe U.S. will lift steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico in favor of stronger...
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This Week in Agribusiness – May 18, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson deal with a range of key ag topics from 2019 flooding to cover crops to some farm equipment history. Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full...
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Select cover crops based on what you want to accomplish
Tips for picking the right midsummer cover crops to seed on fields that were not planted. By Hans KandelEstablishing a cover crop on prevented planting acres may be a good idea this year.A cover crop...
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My response to Nielsen’s U.S. Consumer Confidence Survey
What has impacted my view of the economy? 'Trade war,' I answered. 'I work in agriculture.' I filled out a Nielsen survey on the economy this morning.It was called “U.S. Consumer Confidence Survey.”...
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Ag groups praise removal of steel, aluminum tariffs
Farm groups hopeful this will aid passage of USMCA. President Trump suspended tariffs on Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum on Friday. The tariffs were imposed a year ago.The tariffs were 25% on...
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U.S. explores export opportunities in South Africa
Drought conditions in the country could reduce corn crop by 20%. The U.S. Grains Council recently sent a team to South Africa to explore the drought there and identify opportunities for exports of...
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Farm Progress America, May 20, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on trade talks he learned from the Secretary of Agriculture Max Armstrong shares some insight on trade talks with China that have struggled, but there’s good news on the...
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Special report: A talk with Secretary of Agriculture Perdue
Max Armstrong talks trade and other key issues in recent conversation with the Secretary Max Armstrong talks with the Secretary of Agriculture about trade, farm issues and other key topics recently....
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