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World Bank approves $500M to fight locusts
The worst desert-locust plague in decades is threatening food security in parts of Africa, Middle East. By David HerblingThe World Bank approved $500 million to help fight the worst desert-locust...
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This Week in Agribusiness, May 23, 2020
The ag supply chain, farm shows and mental health are talked about this week, as well as Memorial Day tributes. Part 1Max starts the broadcast talking about Memorial Day, as well as challenges...
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CEO talks about COVID-19 response
The Maschhoffs leader says he's learned a lot through COVID-19 pandemic. Risk is a constant in the hog production industry and this year is no exception, a self-described southern Illinois farm boy...
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Farm Progress America, May 25, 2020
Max Armstrong honors those remembered this Memorial Day, including first responders Max Armstrong talks about how Memorial Day has expanded over the years. And he shares how we honor first responders....
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MORNING-Midwest Digest, May 25, 2020
Max Armstrong talks social distancing challenges, tough spring weather and a little tip for this holiday weekend. Max Armstrong offers some insight on the lack of social distancing at an event in the...
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FMC offers new precision ag tool
Targeted toward insects to start, the new mobile app uses historical information and artificial intelligence to help farmers manage pests There's a new name in the precision ag business, but the...
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MIDDAY-Midwest Digest, May 25, 2020
Max Armstrong got to dine out recently, shares news of crop progress and a tragic farm accident in Iowa and discusses the story of a Missouri alligator. Max Armstrong shared his experience of dining...
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Farm Progress America, May 26, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at details of the USDA program that aims to help farmers during COVID-19 Max Armstrong talks about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, and the fact that farmers need...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 26, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about more Illinois River flooding, rebuilding a war memorial, trimming planted corn acres and changes in spending. Memorial Day storms added to flooding woes in the Illinois River...
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Bayer close to Roundup deal
Bayer reached verbal agreements to resolve tens of thousands of U.S. cancer lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller. By Tim LohBayer AG is close to a turning point in its legal battle over the weedkiller...
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Farm Progress Show plans going strong
Show manager Matt Jungmann visits with Max Armstrong about how plans are coming together for Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days. Planning continues to move forward for the Farm Progress Show...
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USDA crop progress: Corn planting slows but nears the finish line
Both corn and soybeans are getting in the ground much faster than a year ago. Corn planting progress was again hampered by ample Midwestern rains this week, but farmers were still able to make some...
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What is CFAP?
Breaking down requirements, coverage, payments and timelines for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. USDA announced details for enrollment in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which...
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Farmland sales continue amid COVID-19 outbreak
Recent land sales in the Dakotas include two farms subject to U.S. Fish and Wildlife easements. Worries about COVID-19 didn’t scare buyers away from all land auctions in South Dakota and North Dakota...
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Questions arise around USDA food box program
House ag committee leaders write letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue seeking answers. House ag Democrats are asking questions about USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box program amid reports of...
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Farm Progress America, May 27, 2020
Max Armstrong shares the story of a Congressman who is asking USDA to investigate the packing industry Max Armstrong digs into the challenges posed by the meat packing industry. Max shares the story...
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Simple grain drying calculator helps line up inputs
Hi-Tech Farming: Get a handle on one of your most expensive fall inputs in advance. Not all technology you need to farm in the 21st century is complicated. A new grain drying calculator that estimates...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 27, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about school opinions, assistance for hog farmers, pedestrian fatalities, rural hospitals and digital dating. What will happen in the fall with school? USA Today offers some survey...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 27, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about airline ratings, planting progress and crop condition, a deadly Memorial Day weekend and another restaurant closing. Southwest was ranked best for long- and short-distance...
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Food Supply Protection Act introduced
Sen. Stabenow's legislation will support food banks, protect workers and strengthen food partnerships. Michigan's senior senator has introduced the Food Supply Protection Act to help protect the...
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