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U.S.-China edge closer to confrontation
The world's two largest economies are escalating disputes, with Trump expressing frustration with phase one trade deal. By Bloomberg NewsOn Jan. 15, it seemed like the U.S. and China had avoided a...
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Short-run situation at home; U.S. pork needs export markets
International trade markets find value in variety meats, trust America to be reliable pork supplier. With pork processing capacity currently down 28% due to COVID-19 challenges, should we be shipping...
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Swine industry update, a trip north and testing seed performance
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors from National Hog Farmer, Dakota Farmer and Southeast Farm Press The fast-moving market challenges brought on by coronavirus require a check-in...
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This Week in Agribusiness, May 16, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson host this week as they look at continuing challenges and opportunities facing agriculture during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through...
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Ohio farmer shares experience with new planter
Video-savvy producer gets field time with the new Fendt Momentum planter and shares his experience. Brian Brown likes shooting video from his farm — and with more than 72,000 followers on YouTube,...
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Farm Progress America, May 19, 2020
Max Armstrong shares an update on the meat processing industry, including a new international source Max Armstrong shares that meat plants are working hard to produce what's needed, and it may not be...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about J.C. Penney stores, planting progress, crops under water, an attack blamed on coronavirus and old high school mascots. About one-fourth of J.C.Penney stores will close....
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World is swimming in wheat
Global wheat stockpiles are expected to hit a record this year and climb even higher in 2021. By Anatoly Medetsky and Megan DurisinDespite scenes of panic buying at grocery stores and worries about...
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Biologicals market still experiencing growing pains
Don’t over-promise and under-deliver on efficacy. In many ways, biologicals are seen as the wunderkind of 21st century agriculture: They are viewed as cutting edge, friendlier to the environment than...
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Farm aid to flow after Memorial Day
Updated: President Trump to announce payment rules this morning at White House. By Mike Dorning and Teaganne FinnPresident Donald Trump is set to unveil rules Tuesday for a $19 billion coronavirus...
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Slaughter rate improving, but still too slow
Beef retail prices soar while grocery store sales on beef decline. Slaughter numbers for cattle and pork improved last week, but remain well behind more normal levels seen this time last year.USDA’s...
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Farmers: COVID-19 aid signup begins May 26
Producers will receive 80% of their maximum payment upon application approval. Beginning May 26, agricultural producers may begin applying for government assistance at USDA's Farm Service Agency...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about retail sales, cheese and meat trademarks, opening of Michigan and the passing of Annie Glenn. Retailers that have stayed open have done just fine, sort of, as sales are up,...
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USDA officials offer details on COVID-19 aid program
CFAP aid to cover 80% of price losses that occurred from mid-January until mid-April across many commodities. Just two months after passage by Congress, the U.S. Department of Agriculture detailed...
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Farm Progress America, May 20, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at some new market moves by China as it plans for a future with coronavirus Max Armstrong shares that he's becoming more focused on product labels, and a lot comes from China. He...
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FMH offers Dairy Revenue Protection
Dairy is new commodity for Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa. Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa will be offering the federal crop insurance product Dairy Revenue Protection...
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Company is rethinking post-patent market
Now in its fifth year, Atticus continues on its growth path to serve U.S. crops with the right product mix. Post-patent crop protection products, sometimes called generics, have been available to...
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Report shows strong tractor demand
Buyers are looking for well-maintained equipment with good tires. Demand was strong for tractors, combines and sprayers throughout the spring period, according to a report from Steffes Group. During...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 20, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Michigan flooding, COVID-19 aid package, DMV lines, lost revenue and more. Michigan is dealing with major flooding. The signup for COVID-19 aid starts after Memorial...
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4 critiques of Trump COVID-19 farm aid
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition says the $16 billion in direct payments favors larger producers with simplest production systems. On May 19, the Trump administration announced farmers can...
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