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Could phase one trade deal unravel over Hong Kong dispute?
Chinese imports of U.S. farm goods are a cornerstone of the phase one trade deal inked in January. By Bloomberg NewsAs China awaits U.S. sanctions for cracking down on Hong Kong, recent murmurs in the...
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Tyson returns to pre-COVID absentee policy
The company policy discourages absenteeism through a point system. By Deena Shanker and Jen SkerrittTyson Foods Inc., the biggest U.S. meat processor, will return to its pre-COVID-19 absentee policy,...
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Expanding conservation in the Great Lakes region
American Farmland Trust works with women landowners to increase use of conservation practices. American Farmland Trust and its partners have developed a new model to reduce nutrient and soil sediment...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 3, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a calm night, the Iowa primary results, federal aid for farmers, farm spending and more. Many regional cities were calm last night after several days of tensions and riots.In...
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COVID-19 disrupts agricultural economy
Latest Beige Book provides anecdotal information on worsening agricultural conditions. Economic activity declined in all Federal Reserve districts since April 15, according to the latest Federal...
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$4.8 million invested in Centers of Excellence
Three land-grant institutions get $1.6 million each for their Centers of Excellence. The National Institute of Food and Agriculture is investing $4.8 million to support Centers of Excellence at 1890...
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CFAP payment Q&A
What you need to know about CFAP forms, eligible crops and livestock, payment formulas and unpriced grain. Sign-up for the Caronavirus Food Assistance Program payments began on May 26 at local Farm...
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Pilgrim's Pride CEO charged in price-fixing probe
Pilgrim's Pride, Tyson Foods and Sanderson Farms have been accused of conspiring to raise broiler chicken prices. By David McLaughlinThe chief executive officer of Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., America’s...
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Climate-smart legislation on tap in Senate
Updated: Growing Climate Solutions Act helps landowners participate in carbon credit markets. The Growing Climate Solutions Act, introduced today in the Senate, is generating a lot of buzz.The bill,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about first responders, Cargill, soybean sales and beaches in Door County, Wis. What a week this has been for first responders. Firefighters in Chicago responded to 100 fires in 30...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about protests, flood damage in downtown Milwaukee, wheat crop and motorcycle crashes. As you look across our region, quite a few popular shopping and dining spots remain closed...
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More than $545 million bound for farmers
USDA's Farm Service Agency sends first COVID-19 checks to farmers. USDA's Farm Service Agency has approved more than $545 million in payments to producers who have applied for the Coronavirus Food...
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What air travel looks like during COVID-19 pandemic
Don’t let fear stop you from flying. Just grab a mask and board; there is plenty of room. Wire gates blocked off access to shops and one entire wing of the airport. There was an eerie sense of quiet....
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - June 5, 2020
Class III milk prices. rise, judge blocks dicamba sales and Pilgrim's Pride CEO indicted on price-fixing charges. Need to catch up on the news of the week? Here's seven stories you might have...
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Protect your farming operation with 10 COVID-19 safeguards
Virtual daily meetings and cutting down on ride-alongs can help keep your farm or ranch safer. “COVID-19 may change the way you farm,” says Katelyn Hain, North Dakota State University Extension’s...
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World Dairy Expo 2020 cancelled
The annual event brings more than 62,000 people from nearly 100 countries to Wisconsin. For the first time in its 53-year history, World Dairy Expo has been cancelled. The World Dairy Expo Executive...
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COVID-19 disrupted land auctions
Nationwide land sales volume was up despite industry wide slowdown; uncertain prices ahead. Before COVID-19, U.S. agriculture was gaining some momentum coming off a difficult year. Trade deals were...
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U.S., Taiwan reach organic agreement
Agreement allows certified organic products to be sold as organic in either market. A new organic equivalence arrangement between Taiwan and the United States becomes effective May 30, 2020, allowing...
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Farm Progress America, June 5, 2020
Max Armstrong shares a look at how farm use of antibiotics is on the decline Max Armstrong offers insight on a recent report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that shows that farm use of...
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DOJ subpoenas meatpackers
Combined, Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef control 80% of U.S. beef processing market. By David McLaughlinThe Justice Department is formally demanding information from the country’s four biggest...
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