‘Time to Tango’ taps into Hispanic pork consumers
New research identifies steps for retailers and packers to seize once-in-a-generation opportunity. Considering that National Pork Month coincides with Hispanic Heritage Month, it is appropriate that...
View Article$15 million available to improve small water systems
Applications for these competitive EPA grants must be received by Nov. 14, 2019 There is $15 million available for technical assistance and training providers to improve the water quality of small and...
View ArticleHefty Seed to offer more VT Double PRO corn hybrids
Northern Seed Extra: Hefty Seed Co. has added 20 new corn hybrids to its lineup. There are some exciting new genetics for 2020 and many of them are coming with the most popular aboveground seed corn...
View ArticleCan paper waste be used to increase plant growth?
USDA ARS, Corps of Engineers partner to evaluate using finely ground paper to aid establishment of native grasses The Agricultural Research Service teamed up with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to...
View ArticleStartup aims to rethink ag input retailing
HarvestPort's goal is to work with retailers to innovate the purchase process. The number of startup firms targeting agriculture continues to grow, and in each case these new companies see opportunity...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, October 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about dairy export opportunities with insight from a former Secretary of Agriculture Max Armstrong talks about the World Dairy Expo, which will host former Secretary of Agriculture...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flood damage in Missouri, a boost for renewable fuels, a defamation lawsuit and weather extremes in the heartland. A railroad bridge in Missouri was destroyed from a flooded...
View ArticleBrazilian soybean growers face dilemma
Should they plant more because of U.S.-China trade war or less because of African swine fever? By Tatiana FreitasBrazilian soybean growers are on the horns of a dilemma.On one hand, they have good...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 4, 2019
Perdue sparks controversy with comments at World Dairy Expo, Ag Economy Barometer dips and too many eggs Missed some ag news this week? Here’s 7 stories to catch you up.1. Agriculture Secretary Sonny...
View ArticleHow many cooperatives are there in U.S.?
University of Wisconsin study estimates there are 350 million cooperative members in U.S. October is National Co-op Month. There are more than 40,000 cooperatives of all types in the U.S., supporting...
View ArticleCollaborations promote sustainability, yield guarantee
Growers Edge partners with two firms to offer innovations for farms in new ways. Face it, farming is changing. The forces at work on your operation aren’t just the usual grain price squeeze; the...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a record-wet year for Minnesota, and drought in other states, as well as stopping usage of a feed additive. Minnesota has had a record wet year, so far, while other states...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, October 4, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight into how long it takes to bring a new fruit, or vegetable, to market Max Armstrong got a surprise recently about how long it takes to bring a new vegetable to market. He...
View ArticleTrump administration expected to release details of biofuel plan
EPA expected to boost annual biofuel-blending quotas to compensate for Small Refinery Waivers By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Mario Parker and Jennifer JacobsThe Trump administration on Friday will announce...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about fall flavors, October weather, an amusement park merger and Lincoln Aviator problems. Pumpkin spice is once again all the rage, but McDonald's is offer a different flavor for...
View ArticleTrump scores with biofuel supporters
Administration announces plan to put 'RFS back on track' Biofuel proponents are praising the Trump administration’s plan to boost renewable fuels.“We’re very grateful the President listened to our...
View ArticleBiofuels deal promises minimum 15b RFS mandate
Rule-making expected out next week will solicit comments on how to account for lost ethanol blended volumes. After several years of lower-than-mandated levels being blended under the Renewable Fuel...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about October weather and shares interesting facts about the Corn Palace. There's more rain on tap for states in the Midwest. But what will happen the rest of the month?There are...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, October 5, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson talk about World Dairy Expo and a lot of rain when farmers don’t really need it. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max...
View ArticleAnother blow hits U.S. ethanol
Brazilian move restricts imports of U.S. ethanol By Fabiana BatistaBrazil and the U.S. have been hammering out a deal for ethanol trade between the nations for months, and the latest twist in the saga...
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