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Standing by our kids during tough times on farm
Commentary: Parents feel the pain, too, during kids’ agricultural hardships. For decades, I’ve marveled at the gumption and grit my grandfathers demonstrated as they attempted to farm under the...
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Labor Department proposes changes to H-2A program
Public comment will be accepted on proposal Updated: National Association of State Departments of Agriculture comments.Public comment will be accepted by the Labor Department on proposed changes to...
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Farm Progress America, July 16, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a look at the promise of cage-free eggs Max Armstrong looks at the promises made to raise hens in cage-free production. Food service providers have made promises to transition to...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about road construction zone accidents, hemp farming, crop conditions, chronic wasting disease and more. Road construction projects were delayed this spring due to rains, so there...
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3 tips for cattle care during extreme heat
Make sure cattle have access to fresh water and provide shade Temperatures will be in the mid-90s and higher this week, with elevated humidity. Be alert to heat stress symptoms in feedlot cattle.Three...
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Mnuchin, Lighthizer may talk trade with China this week
Trump complains China isn't purchasing more U.S. ag products By Josh WingroveTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer may travel to Beijing for trade...
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South African native leads international harvest crew
Leon Bulgin came to America to work for Hoffman Harvesting, now leads company. Leon Bulgin came to America from his native South Africa in 2002 to go to work for Hoffman Harvesting, a custom cutting...
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11 companies in Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator
Ecolab and Cargill partner to support startups focused on food system Cargill and Ecolab are supporting a second class of startups through the Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator.“Solving the greatest...
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Strong global demand fuels sunflower oil trade
Global trade in sunflower oil is increasing due to heavy demand from China, India and the EU. Global sunflower oil trade is forecast to rise to the second highest mark on record thanks to very strong...
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New oil standards launched for gas engines
The American Petroleum Institute has new labels for the latest-tech oils to meet more demanding engine needs. Gasoline engines in cars and trucks are undergoing significant changes as manufacturers...
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Farm Progress America, July 17, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on the ongoing impact of stalled trade on agriculture Max Armstrong offers a look at the soybean industry marking a one-year anniversary of trade tariffs on agriculture....
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13 named to Pork Checkoff #RealPigFarming team
Student Social Forces team will use diverse social media channels to share their passion for pig farming with their followers. The Pork Checkoff has selected 13 college students to represent the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a heat wave, passing the USMCA, least violent states, trucking safety measures and distracted driving. We're in for a heat wave over the next few days.The USMCA may be passed...
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Judge cuts verdict to $25.3 million in Roundup suit
Analysts estimate it will cost Bayer $2.5 billion to $20 billion to settle all its Roundup lawsuits in the U.S. By Joel RosenblattBayer AG won a reprieve as a federal judge cut a verdict linking its...
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Trump says he can put more tariffs on China if he wants
Chinese spokesman says further tariffs would complicate negotiations By Justin SinkPresident Donald Trump reiterated that he could impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports if he wants, after...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, July 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about heat indexes, cautious marketing, too many cats, an ATV accident and a prison release. Heat indexes are going to rise over the next few days.Private analysts say farmers need...
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Soil Health Institute releases strategy to improve soil health
Land managers need information they can trust when moving forward with soil health practices Research shows that practices designed to improve soil health also reduce nutrient loss to waterways,...
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$9M in USDA Farm to School grants announced
With Farm to School, farmers, students and local economy win More than $9 million in USDA Farm to School Program grants to support 126 projects in 42 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico...
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SDSU Quarter-Scale Tractor Team named Reserve Champion
The team place second at the 2019 International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. South Dakota State University’s Quarter-Scale Tractor Team was named Reserve Champions at the recent...
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Livestock industry shares concerns during House hearing
Passage of the USMCA is critical, several witnesses say The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing on the state of the livestock and poultry industry on...
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