Diversity means business on New York farm
From vegetables to on-farm events, the de Graffs are finding outlets for more business. By Deborah Jeanne SergeantVariety is the spice of life. For some farmers, it's the key to viability.Dick de...
View ArticleNew shop keeps farm, trucking business rolling
Slideshow: The Tolzins’ 66-by-120-foot shop helps keep their operation productive. The shop that Daniel and Jason Tolzin built on their farm isn’t just a good-looking building. The shop has made them...
View ArticleCattle under threat as bovine anaplasmosis re-emerges
Vector-borne anaplasmosis can be spread by ticks, flies and repeat use of tools. Bovine anaplasmosis, a vector-borne bacterial infection that causes often-fatal illness in cattle, is re-emerging as a...
View ArticleCause of variable N response hard to pin down
Corn Corner: There can be more questions than answers regarding why you didn’t see the yield expected from a specific nitrogen program. We sidedressed 120 pounds of liquid nitrogen injected into the...
View ArticleJBS invests in Grand Island plant
The 107,000-square foot expansion is expected to be completed in 2021. JBS USA is investing $95 million in an expansion at its Grand Island, Nebraska, beef processing plant. The project includes...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 30, 2019
Max Armstrong shares an interesting challenge of abundance facing food banks Max Armstrong looks at the challenge of USDA’s distribution of surplus commodities to food banks which is a challenge. The...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness – Jan. 19, 2019
Max Armstrong and Mike Adams share reports from American Farm Bureau, and a look at a foundation that supports rodeo athletes. Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, January 12, 2019
Max Armstrong and Steve Bridge report on happenings in D.C., Montana, Wisconsin and beyond. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max Armstrong and Steve...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness – Jan. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some of the best stories of 2018 Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Max Armstrong shares some of the best stories aired during 2018. He...
View ArticlePat Roberts will not seek re-election
As chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, Roberts played a key role in passing 2018 Farm Bill. U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, 82, announced Jan. 4 he will not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2020.U.S....
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness – Dec. 29, 2018
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong wrap up 2018 with a look back; and a conversation with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, Dec. 27, 2018
Max Armstrong shares insight from the Secretary of Agriculture on a proposed office relocation for two divisions Max Armstrong looks further at a move by USDA to relocate two key offices. Max looks at...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, 2018 Christmas Special
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong celebrate the holidays with a special edition of This Week in Agribusiness including a visit to Frankenmuth, Mich. where they celebrate Christmas all year round. Part...
View ArticleNCGA announces 2018 Yield Contest winners
The 18 winners in six production categories had verified yields averaging more than 349 bushels per acre. With improved seed varieties, advanced production techniques and innovative growing practices,...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness – Dec. 15, 2018
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong look back on a very busy week in U.S. agriculture Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong open...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 31, 2019
Max Armstrong shares news of a virtual event offering information and insight for the hog industry Max Armstrong looks at the upcoming first-ever Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference sponsored by...
View ArticleTrump to impose 5% tariff on Mexican goods
The tariff would take effect June 10 in retaliation for migrants entering U.S. by Jenny Leonard and Shawn DonnanPresident Donald Trump vowed to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican goods until that country...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, May 31, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about interest rates, corn production estimates and corn prices, college enrollment and the 2020 presidential election. Is it possibly the fed could lower interest rates?How low...
View ArticleTrump administration allows year-round sale of E15
Updated: Higher blends of renewable fuels create market for ethanol, decrease fuel prices for drivers. E15 will be sold year-round, following action taken today (May 30) by the Trump administration....
View ArticleAg groups on edge about Trump's latest tariff threat
Trump threatens to impose 5% tariff on Mexican imports effective June 10 in response to immigration. President Trump on Thursday (May 30) tweeted his plans to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican imports,...
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