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Dean Foods to sell to DFA
Dean Foods losses piled up after its biggest customer, Walmart, built its own milk plant. By James AttwoodDean Foods Co. agreed to sell a large chunk of its business to Dairy Farmers of America Inc....
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China takes steps to make good on trade deal
Introduction of waivers unlikely to lead to a drastic surge in buying, as the novel coronavirus outbreak has dashed China’s demand. By Bloomberg NewsChina is laying the groundwork to boost purchases...
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25 Agriculture Future of America Ambassadors named
The AFA Ambassadors set goals to increase awareness of AFA programs on their campuses and in their regions. Agriculture Future of America has selected 25 ambassadors representing 25 schools from 21...
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Soil health conference showcases new practices
The South Dakota Soil Health Conference was held Jan. 15-16 in Watertown, S.D. Attendees of the recent South Dakota Soil Health Conference, held Jan. 15-16 in Watertown, S.D., caught a glimpse of what...
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What was ‘hot,’ what was ‘not’ at winter farm meetings
Meetings about farm programs, marketing and soil health drew the most farmers in December and January. Judging by farmer attendance at some of the December and January winter meetings, here is my list...
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GAO to investigate trade aid
GAO will examine whether the model USDA used to deliver trade aid accurately reflects trade damages felt by farmers. The Government Accountability Office, Congress's nonpartisan audit agency, has...
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Farm Progress America, February 19, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at tool farmers can use to share their stories to landowners – the resume Max Armstrong offers insight on an idea that may surprise people – the farmer resume. The farmer resume is...
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Organic producer survey in progress
One survey is for certified organic producers and the other is for producers transitioning to organic certification. The Organic Farming Research Foundation and Organic Seed Alliance are surveying...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Rod Blagojevich, the Ag Outlook Forum, mothers and daughters killed in an accident and Indiana Beach closing. More than a decade after being arrested, Donald Trump freed Rod...
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Bayer's dicamba loss raises more questions
Investors will probably hang with Bayer for now, but loss of dicamba trial on top of Roundup losses raises questions about wisdom of Monsanto takeover. By Jef Feeley, Tim Bross and Tim LohBayer AG’s...
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Farmers for a Sustainable Future launched
Twenty farm groups join to share accurate data based on sound science with policymakers, media and the public. Twenty-one farm groups came together today to launch Farmers for a Sustainable Future, a...
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Winfield United launches its own field prescription program
The Advanced Acre program will be available to select growers in the Corn Belt this year. Twenty years of Answer Plot data is the basis for Winfield United’s limited launch of its Advanced Acre...
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3 vie for NFU presidency at 118th convention
Rob Larew, Donn Teske and Mike Eby are running to be next president of National Farmers Union. National Farmers Union will hold its 118th anniversary convention March 1-3, 2020, in Savannah,...
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FMC introduces new Authority Edge sunflower herbicide
EPA has approved the preplant and preemergent herbicide for use on sunflowers. FMC has launched a new preplant and preemergence herbicide called Authority Edge. The U.S. Environmental Protection...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about hemp cigarette sales, wheat prices and a casket honoring a school bus driver. A cigarette company based in Milwaukee is doing big business, because of cigarettes made with...
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Cheap biofuel entices Big Oil
Adding more ethanol to gasoline may help Midwest farmers who have been struggling to find markets for corn after biofuels demand plateaued last year. By Jeffrey Bair and Michael HirtzerBP Plc and...
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Farm Progress America, February 20, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on how to bounce back from a bad year Max Armstrong offers a look at insight from a Farm Futures columnist who looks at how a farmer can bounce back from a bad year. The...
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China's back in the market
Buyers are bidding for U.S. sorghum for shipment in the first half of the year and inquiring about prices for soybeans. By Isis AlmeidaChina is back in the market for American agricultural commodities...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 20, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the democratic debate, grain bin safety, mobile home park frustrations and a rescue dog star. The democratic debate offered some visible hostility last night.It's grain bin...
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USDA unveils initiative to reduce ag's environmental impact
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue will emphasize voluntary conservation incentives and efficiency improvements. By Mike DorningU.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, whose department has been...
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