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Phase one trade deal far from bonanza
“There’s absolutely zero chance” of reaching the purchase commitment announced in January, USDA's former chief economist says. By Mike DorningPresident Donald Trump’s promise that his phase one trade...
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Confusion is apparent with court's dicamba ban
Court dicamba ruling creates confusion for farmers. Updated with EPA statement and Bayer response.Note: Late Friday, June 5, U.S. Environmental Protection Administrator Andrew Wheeler issued the...
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A looming drought, beef industry changes and dairy creativity
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors in Kansas and Pennsylvania Wet weather has plagued eastern growers, but the situation in the Great Plains is a little different, especially in...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 5, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the unemployment peak, tropical moisture on the way, a milk market rally and ag organizations standing against racism. Rising unemployment peaked last month, earlier than...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, June 6, 2020
Hear about ag optimism, sidedress tech, technology for animal ag and more this week. Part 1Max shares some U.S. ag optimism in a chat with Darren Armstrong, U.S. Grains Council, about China. He also...
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Feds say Big Chicken has been fixing prices
Jayson Penn, CEO of Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., was indicted by a grand jury in Colorado. By Lydia Mulvany, Michael Hirtzer, David McLaughlin and Isis AlmeidaToward the end of every year, chicken producers...
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Senate Democrats seek answers on Food Box program
Democrats, led by Sen. Stabenow, send letter to Secretary Perdue asking questions about the Farmers to Families Food Box program. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has made several appearances to...
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Domestic livestock didn't cause COVID-19
More than 65 groups urge governments to reaffirm safety of food system in wake of global pandemic. More than 65 farmer groups, producer associations, veterinarians and researchers are calling for...
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EPA opens comment period for inpyrfluxam
EPA proposes registration of new agricultural fungicide active ingredient. EPA is opening a 30-day comment period on its proposal to register the new active ingredient inpyrfluxam.Inpyrfluxam is a...
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Put a precise value on hail damage
Ag-tech firm Farmers Edge has pulled a number of tools to create a single hail detection tool. A hail event can be very local — sometimes as precise as a portion in the middle of a cornfield....
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Sugar Association petitions FDA to expand food labels
The association wants food labels to more clearly identify artificial sweeteners. The Sugar Association has filed a petition asking the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to require “complete and...
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North Dakota allows dicamba use under state registrations
Although the federal label has been revoked, North Dakota asserts its state registrations still stand. Dicamba can be used in North Dakota under a state registration, according to Doug Goehring, North...
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Study: Propane is No. 1 choice for grain drying
Propane Education & Research Council offers financial incentive toward the purchase of new propane-powered farm equipment. A new survey from the Propane Education & Research Council finds an...
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EC approves Elanco's purchase of Bayer animal health business
$7.6 billion deal announced in August 2019; expected to be completed by mid-year 2020. The European Commission has granted approval of Elanco’s pending acquisition of Bayer AG’s animal health...
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Ponding, flooding early can set up disease problems later
Corn Illustrated: Saturated soils during the season can cause concerns for corn. All your concerns about ponded or flooded corn don’t evaporate when the surface water leaves. If the soil stays...
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Northern Soy Marketing addresses non-tariff trade barriers
NSM has highlighted three U.K. trade barriers of concern put in place against U.S. soybeans Negotiations between U.S. and U.K. trade officials have begun in the wake of the U.K. formally exiting the...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality on the rise
Soybean crop quality also improves a point from the prior week. USDA’s latest crop progress report shows corn plantings nearly finished, with soybeans taking another moderate step forward for the week...
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8 things every farmer should know about drying wheat
Exceeding recommended maximum temperatures when drying wheat can affect milling quality. Do you know what the maximum moisture content is for drying wheat with natural air? How long you can shut off...
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House members ask Trump to protect RFS
44 representatives call for Trump administration to take action to support ethanol industry, farmers. A group of 44 Midwest lawmakers sent a letter to President Donald Trump on June 8, asking the...
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Farmfest, Dakotafest canceled due to COVID-19
Some aspects of the shows will still be available this year online. Farmfest and Dakotafest have been cancelled due COVID-19.“We announce this decision with great disappointment, but the well-being of...
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