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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 15, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about statue of William Henry Harrison, dog attack and milk demand. (audio) It looks like William Henry Harrison statue in Cincinnati could be one of the next to go. Harrison once...
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Farmers making plans to attend 2020 Husker Harvest Days
Farmers and ranchers report they are going to attend the show Sept. 15-17, 2020 As states across the Midwest and nation open businesses and additional public services, farmers clearly report, via a...
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Soil health trailblazer wins World Food Prize
Scientist Rattan Lal is a pioneer in research on sequestering carbon in the soil. A leading soil scientist, Dr. Rattan Lal is the winner of the 2020 World Food Prize. The announcement was made June 11...
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Research into corn bio-resin shows promise
Thermoset resin, in development by an SDSU researcher, could be used in industrial products. A new type of industrial resin made from chemicals extracted from corn is being developed at South Dakota...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality takes an unexpected step lower
Winter wheat quality also drops, as soybean quality held steady last week. The 2020 U.S. corn crop has started the year with a faster-than-average planting pace and relatively good quality. But that...
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Why do you use corn in your livestock ration?
NCGA Farm to Virtual Fair contest hopes to engage next generation. The benefits of using corn in the feed ration is the focus of a new summer contest from the National Corn Growers Association. The...
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Planters, ag tractor tech and more farm tools
Slideshow: In this collection of new products, farmers find a diverse range of new ideas and innovations. The email inbox for an editor who covers equipment can be a treasure trove of new ideas,...
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U.S. ethanol arrives in Mexico
U.S. Grains Council collaborates with Mexican Association of Service Station Providers to build relationships, make sales. The U.S. Grains Council collaboration with the Mexican Association of Service...
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Conservationists concerned by Forest Service blueprint
Trump administration blueprint calls for Forest Service to expedite environmental reviews on its land. The Trump administration on Friday released a blueprint for the Forest Service.The directive came...
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Coring grain bins once may not be enough
Too many fines was a key component in recent grain storage issues. Did you turn on the bin unloader to load your semi with corn this winter, and nothing came out? If this happened to you, you learned...
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Renewable energy advocates push power lines
Renewable energy has to travel a long way to reach consumers, and the U.S. doesn't have enough transmission lines to handle it. By Brian EckhouseThe U.S.’s Great Plains and desert Southwest have...
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Understand grain aeration to avoid costly mistakes
Forcing too much air into a bin too fast can cause grain storage issues. How many fans should you have on a grain bin, and how big should they be? Gary Woodruff says this depends somewhat on the size...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 16, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about retail sales, corn crop condition, COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes, utility worker scams and peregrine falcons. Retail sales are important to the economy. May showed an 18%...
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China allows landmark WTO dispute to lapse
The move also bodes well for the U.S., which is engaged in a nearly identical Chinese dispute. By Bryce BaschukChina spent four years fighting for market-economy status, a designation that would give...
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International beef academy enrollment opens soon
The 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy covers variety of beef topics in online certification program. Applications for the 44 Farms International Beef Cattle Academy 2020-2021 online...
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South Dakota receives grant for public access to private lands
The $2 million grant will allow the state to pay landowners to allow access for hunting and fishing. The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has received a $2.175 million grant to...
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Apply for ASA Conservation Legacy Award
The awards recognize farm management practices of U.S. soybean farmers that are both environmentally friendly and profitable. Are you using a reduced tillage practice on your farm? Do you grow cover...
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More than $2.9 billion paid through CFAP
USDA has paid more than $1.4 billion to livestock producers as part of COVID-19 assistance program; program signup continues through Aug. 28. As of June 15, USDA's Farm Service Agency has processed...
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More than $2.2 billion in food purchased
USDA food purchases were made through USDA's Food Purchase and Distribution Program and go to nutrition programs. USDA has purchased more than $2.2 billion of meat, fruits, vegetables, specialty crops...
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Farm Progress Show 2020 is a 'GO' in Boone, Iowa
In response to farmer and exhibitor interest, Farm Progress Show will proceed as planned, Sept. 1-3, 2020 with enhanced health and safety. For more than 65 years, farmers have turned to the Farm...
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