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$49 million awarded to support voluntary public access
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program is USDA program to encourage private landowners to allow public access to land. USDA is awarding almost $49 million to help state and tribal...
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Wisconsin farmer wins 2020 Conservation Legacy Award
Nancy Kavazanjian works to implement innovative technologies and farming methods that protect farmland. Nancy Kavazanjian, from Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, won the 2020 National Conservation Legacy Award...
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Farm Progress America, March 12, 2020
Max Armstrong shares new of a food company's work to pay farmers for their work to improve soil health Max Armstrong looks at how a major food company is working to find ways to compensate farmers for...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 12, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about impact of coronavirus on tax filing, train travel, trading floors, parades and more. The Trump administration plans to delay the tax deadline for individuals and small...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 12, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about more coronavirus impacts, pork exports to china, new privacy legislation and more. The NCAA tournament will be a different experience this year, along with other professional...
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Online database raises awareness of agricultural injuries
Sign up to aginjurynews.org to track farm injuries across the U.S. and Canada. An online tool is helping researchers see trends in agriculture-related injuries and offer safety solutions for farm...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - March 13, 2020
Coronavirus impacts trade, Tennessee State University tornado recovery and farm suicide. Need a quick catchup on the news? Here are seven ag stories you may have missed.1. The coronavirus has slashed...
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Organizers err on side of caution due to coronavirus outbreak
Updated: Ag Day events in Washington, D.C., canceled. U.S. Grains Council cancels travel. World Brangus Congress postponed. Updated 2:17 p.m. CST March 13Professional Dairy Producers conference moves...
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Dairy farm numbers decline in 2019
Number of dairy operations falls most since 2004. Since the end of 2014, dairy farmers in the U.S. and throughout the world have struggled with low prices resulting from large supplies outweighing...
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AEM releases February 2020 sales figures
4WD and 100+ horsepower tractors showed healthy sales gains year over year. There were mixed results in U.S. tractor and combine sales in February 2020.The bright spot was 4WD and 100+ horsepower...
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Farm Progress America, March 13, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insights on consumer surveys that measure attitudes Max Armstrong looks at surveys of consumers that show "how we feel." Max looks at two major surveys and how they're viewed. He...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 13, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about more impacts of coronavirus, including television, ag-related event cancellations and civility toward others. The outbreak of coronavirus could provide a boon for television...
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South Africa raises poultry tariffs to protect producers
U.S. government criticizes decision; it's unclear how tariff will impact U.S. ability to export chicken to South Africa. By Prinesha NaidooSouth Africa raised tariffs on poultry imports to help...
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Coronavirus update: New cases in China drop to single digits
Updated: Trump declares coronavirus a national emergency. Updated 2:52 p.m. Central TimeBy Bloomberg NewsPresident Trump has declared a national emergency that he said would give states and...
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This Week in Agribusiness, March 14, 2020
Coronavirus impact on the cattle market, new tractors and trailers, on-farm tech use and high soybean yields are topics this week. Part 1Chad Colby was in Las Vegas for the ConExpo.Harvest is...
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Canada passes USMCA
The legislation was rushed through the Canadian parliament March 13, as part of the same motion to break until April 20.By Eric Martin and Kait BolongaroCanadian lawmakers voted unanimously to pass an...
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Rounding up harvest and hay tools
Slideshow: New products from the National Farm Machinery Show offer unique ways to bring in the crop, and manage it. Farm Progress has opened up the description of this collection of new products a...
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Highlights of trade deal passed by Canada
Canadian lawmakers approve USMCA, U.S. Grains Council thrilled to see its completion. Canadian lawmakers on Friday voted unanimously to pass the updated North American Free Trade Agreement.The...
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USDA team focuses on beginning farmers
Sarah Campbell selected as the national coordinator to lead USDA’s efforts to support beginning farmers and ranchers. USDA is establishing a new staff team to lead a department-wide effort focused on...
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What growers want in sprayer technology
Corn Illustrated: In this slideshow, the people who make sprayers share the top features that farmers are asking for in today’s self-propelled sprayers. You can order sprayers with lots of bells and...
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