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ASA offers scholarship for high school senior
Apply for Soy Scholarship through Dec. 1, 2019; presentation will be in the spring Are you a high school senior interested in pursuing a career in agriculture? Check out this scholarship opportunity...
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Dairy checkoff awards 12 scholarships
University of Arkansas student Kathryn Lyne Gardner earns James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship Twelve scholarships were awarded to students by the dairy checkoff.The National Dairy Promotion and...
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What's in your freezer?
You might want to stockpile bacon as U.S. could see some shortages in 2020 as African swine fever impact ripples through market By Lydia MulvanyIt’s scary news for bacon fans: The U.S. could see tight...
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Revamping a digital tool to maximize marketing
GrainBridge started as farmer-designed software to manage cost of production. The next step is to trade grain. Just over a year ago, Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill announced a joint venture called...
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Star X Ranch wins award for environmental stewardship
Located on the border of North Dakota and Montana, Star X Ranch was founded 110 years ago. The North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) has selected Star X Ranch, of Baker, Mont., to receive its...
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Pongamia trees hold promise as protein crop
Native to southeast Asia, the trees produce beans that can be used as a substitute for soy. It’s likely that there are no farmers in Kansas who have even heard of pongamia trees. That may be about to...
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Farm Progress America, October 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks politics, and offers the example of ethanol and the RFS. Max Armstrong talks politics and agriculture. He shares insights on covering politics as part of his job. Max offers an...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct., 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a historic baseball inning, harvest and a snow storm, crop reports and stink bugs. The St. Louis Cardinals had a historic first inning yesterday.Farmers across the plains and...
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Key tips for cornstalk grazing
As harvest approaches, keep these considerations in mind for grazing corn residue. It's been said that with 9 million acres of corn and 1.8 million beef cows in Nebraska, there are more than twice the...
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8 points from dairy survey
Survey finds majority of adults prefer dairy milk Americans prefer dairy milk over “other” beverages, according to a Morning Consult national tracking poll of 2,200 Americans.Here are eight findings...
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10 places U.S. dairy exports could flourish
Tom Vilsack, CEO of the Dairy Export Council, said U.S. cheese is in high demand in certain countries. With the average dairy cow producing 23,000 pounds of milk — in 1950, the average cow produced...
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Congratulations Century Farm, Ranch award winners
Century, Quasquicentennial and Sesquicentennial awards were presented at the South Dakota State Fair. Congratulations to the South Dakota families who received Century, Quasquicentennial and...
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Diversity blooms at northern Minnesota research center
Slideshow: The northern Minnesota center is home to a variety of farm and forestry research. The University of Minnesota’s North Central Research and Outreach Center (NCROC) at Grand Rapids, Minn.,...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 11, 2019
U.S., Chinese negotiators meet in Washington, Roundup trial postponed and Land O'Lakes CEO featured on 60 Minutes Missed some ag news this week? Here are 7 stories to catch you up.1. Land O’Lakes CEO...
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Farm Progress America, October 11, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at a powerful force impacting environmental rules – the consumer. Max Armstrong shares that farmers often think environmental rules come from government, but a CoBank study...
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National Farmer's Day 2019: Our favorite farmers
On a day to celebrate farmers young and old, past and present, we share some of our favorites. While we appreciate and support farmers each and every day of the year, Oct. 12 is a day to celebrate...
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Will Trump make a deal with Liu He today?
All eyes on Oval Office as trade talks resume By Brendan MurrayChinese Vice Premier Liu He looks within reach of securing a short-term win for Beijing in getting the U.S. to agree to ease up on...
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U.S.-China trade deal?
Trump expected to make announcement Friday afternoon Investor’s Business Daily is reporting that President Trump will announce a China trade deal later this afternoon.Trump and Chinese Vice Premier...
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Farmers taking snow in stride?
Twitter offers a snapshot into harvest progress (or lack thereof) It’s harvest time! Or is it?A round of snow and freezing weather has been raking across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest,...
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U.S., China reach 'phase one' trade deal
China agrees to purchase more U.S. ag products; U.S. delays Oct. 15 tariff By Jenny Leonard, Saleha Mohsin, Josh Wingrove and Shawn DonnanThe U.S. and China agreed on the outlines of a partial trade...
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