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Bayer makes $6 million commitment to 4-H and FFA
Money will reach 1.25 million youth, according to announcement made at Farm Progress Show Bayer is making a $6 million commitment over the next five years to National 4-H and the National FFA...
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Pence campaigns for USMCA passage
Mexico's Senate ratified trade agreement in June, it's awaiting approval in U.S. and Canada Vice President Mike Pence visited Sargent Metal Fabricators this week to campaign for passage of the United...
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NDSU identifies anthrax in North Dakota cow herd
Heavy rain in the area may have led to the disease occurrence in a Billings County herd. Anthrax has been confirmed in North Dakota. The case, discovered in eastern Billings County, was confirmed by...
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Farm Progress America, August 28, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a unique portion of the tiling demo at the 2019 Farm Progress Show Max Armstrong shares a unique feature of the 2019 Farm Progress Show tiling demonstration targeted at the...
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Trump calls in to Farm Progress Show
Trump says China targeted farmers to “get to me” “Hello?” Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue answered his phone while on stage at the Farm Progress Show. “Mr. President, it is Sonny here.”The...
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Time to farm like our world depends on it
Commentary: Organic, regenerative agriculture is the best way forward. By Jeff MoyerWe can stop the climate crisis.At least, we can start reducing the 23% of global greenhouse gas emissions that the...
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FCA Office of Regulatory Policy names new director
David Grahn worked for USDA for 30 years before joining FCA David Grahn is the new director of the Farm Credit Administration’s Office of Regulatory Policy.This office is responsible for developing...
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Land sold in bankruptcy estate sale
Land Sales: Approximately 5,900 acres in Hand and Ziebach counties sold in late June. The word “bankruptcy” popped up when I was looking for land auction results for this month’s column. I had read...
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Insurance available for hemp growers in 2020
Growers must comply with production regulations and have contract for purchase of hemp to get insurance Whole-Farm Revenue Protection insurance coverage for hemp grown for fiber, flower or seeds, will...
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Growers need to employ combination of tools to control weeds
Expert panel says weed control will be more challenging in next decade Corn and soybean growers will need to employ a variety of tools to control weeds during the next several years, a panel...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 28, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about gas prices, car and boat accidents, a murder charge and closing a road for snake migration. Gas prices are averaging $2.55 right now.Reminder: Don't...
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Perdue talks trade at Farm Progress Show
Passage of USMCA key to other trade deals, agriculture secretary says “The world is watching.” That was the message Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said of U.S. trade negotiations. Directly, he was...
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Farm Progress America, August 29, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight from Dairy Management Inc. and the rising need for transparency in agriculture Max Armstrong talks consumers and food knowledge with insight from Dairy Management Inc.,...
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Improving trade relations with Cuba
Cuba imports 80% of their food “For 60 years we have been embargoing Cuba and it has not served the people of Cuba or U.S. farmers well,” said Paul Johnson, executive director of the Illinois Cuba...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 29, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about Sonny Perdue at FPS19, bird damage to crops, vaping illnesses, a busted drug pipeline and more. Sonny Perdue was at the Farm Progress Show yesterday,...
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USDA launches investigation in wake of Tyson plant fire
Cattle prices tanked following the Aug. 9 fire Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue directed USDA’s Packers and Stockyards Division to launch an investigation into beef pricing margins.The investigation...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Aug. 30, 2019
Farmers sticking with Trump, tentative trade deal with Japan and farmers intend to plant more corn, beans next year Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories you might have...
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Overcome 7 barriers to cover crop adoption
In order to increase cover crop acreage, farmers must understand the obstacles to adoption. Cover crop acreage has increased significantly over the past decades, and in some areas over 70% of farmland...
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Drone attack: Unmanned aerial system seeks out weeds
Slideshow: NDSU researchers demonstrated an experimental UAS sprayer at a recent field day event. By Luann DartAn experimental drone sprayer took to the air at the annual North Dakota State University...
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Report examines value of U.S. inland waterways
Waterway system brings benefits to inland growers, including $4,827 million to Illinois corn and soybean industry The nation’s primary inland waterways system, which includes the Mississippi,...
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