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Trump nominates Bernhardt to lead Interior department
David Bernhardt nominated to replace Ryan Zinke, who left in December. Politico reports President Trump will nominate David Bernhardt to be the new Interior secretary.If confirmed, Bernhardt will...
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Bud Light ad lights up Twitter
Ad was meant to portray Bud Light as superior, but instead angers corn lobby. The National Corn Growers Association wasn’t impressed by the Anheuser Busch Super Bowl ad that was meant to portray Bud...
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Doing stand counts from the air
Startup firm Taranis to offer a quick-turnaround, high-tech scouting service for 2019. Crop scouting is a powerful tool for identifying field problems, but it’s also labor- and time-intense. New tools...
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U.S. soybeans set export record in 2017/18
USB, USSEC and ASA working together to expand soybean markets. U.S. soybean farmers exported a record-breaking 2.6 billion bushels of U.S. soy and soy products, valued at more than $28 billion last...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 5, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the cattle market with insight from CattleFax Max Armstrong shares a look at the cattle market outlook from CattleFax. The organization shared that the cattle market should...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about icy weather coming to the Midwest, Cubs owner's apologies for some old emails, South American soybean estimates and a poor Super Bowl commercial. Roads, bridges, sidewalks...
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More than 2 million served in Hams Across America program
In 2018, Hams Across America was supported by a record number of participants, with more than 120 individuals and businesses contributing time, resources and pork to the nationwide effort. More than...
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Trade hawks bristle as Trump guns for deal with China
Hardliners fret Trump is being outplayed by Chinese President Xi Jinping. by Shawn Donnan and Jenny LeonardOne of Donald Trump’s most persistent economic promises has been to rewrite the U.S....
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5 tips to ensure success with high tunnels
Tool can help extend the growing season, but not all high tunnels are the same. It’s no surprise that Mike Marett, co-owner of Rimol Greenhouse Systems in Hookset, N.H., is a big fan of high tunnels....
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Fertilizer industry partners in safety initiative
The Fertilizer Institute, Agricultural Retailers Association and OSHA collaborate to enhance safety at agricultural retail facilities. The Fertilizer Institute, Agricultural Retailers Association and...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about gas taxes, China's pork industry, a text hotline for young people and help for a family via GoFundMe. A USA Today report talks about the tax impact on gas prices. Michigan...
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Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer jumps 16 points
Producers express more favorable view towards making large farm investments. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer jumped 16 points from December to January, according to the latest...
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6 ranch improvement ideas from Holistic Management Roadshow
Holistic management instructors offer ways to improve profits and quality of life. South Dakota’s 2019 Holistic Management Roadshow was packed with ideas on how to apply a systems approach to better...
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Excellence in Agriculture winners excel in many endeavors
Slideshow: Winners from Morton to Richland counties include a veterinarian and a judge. The people North Dakota State University has recognized with Excellence in Agriculture will surprise you!Click...
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Big rigs with no emissions
Paccar shares new-tech trucks with electric motors and fuel-cell designs at CES 2019. A trip to a high-tech convention and trade show can be full of surprises, including the two truck rigs from Paccar...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 6, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a key issue for U.S. agriculture - trade Max Armstrong wants to know what farmers are saying about trade and politics as he visits conventions and meetings this week. He notes...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about crime in the Midwest, reactions to the State of the Union address, soybean purchases and a carjacking gone wrong. Crime seems to be a larger issue in most Midwest cities. For...
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Reaction to Trump's 2019 State of the Union speech
Farm groups applaud focus on infrastructure, call for swift action on trade. President Trump delivered his State of the Union speech, Choosing Greatness, on Feb. 5.His talking points included:From...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about icy conditions wreaking havoc in the northern Midwest, as well as the passing of Harold Steele, longtime Farm Bureau leader. The ice showed up this week in the northern...
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Good year for U.S. sunflower exports
Canada and Mexico are the top destinations for U.S. sunflower exports. Final sunflower oil exports for the 2017-18 marketing year are in, and oil exports were up. From October 2017 to September 2018,...
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