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Farm Progress America, March 13, 2019
Max Armstrong offers information about the Ag in the Classroom program Max Armstrong looks at the Agriculture in the Classroom program, which has been at work for nearly four decades. The program aims...
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MORNING Midwest Digest March 13, 2019
Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong and reminds you of the deadline for the Prairie Farmer Farm Dog contest. (audio) Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong, who is in Washington, DC, for...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest March 13, 2019
Steve Alexander talks about fire at RV manufacturing plant in Indiana. (audio) Veteran newsman Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong.Max is in Washington DC forThick black smoke could be seen...
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Alfalfa plant bugs: How to identify which are pests
Plant bugs can always be found in alfalfa, but not all are harmful pests. By Jack WagnerPlant bugs will likely show up in alfalfa again this year. Three you’ll likely see are meadow plant bugs, lygus...
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Want something fixed? Remember, your connections matter
Participating in ag groups can help you connect with local leaders and elected officials. It’s an age-old adage: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.”I don’t agree with that entirely because I...
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Super sensors for planting, tillage
Veris, a longtime leader in soil sensing, ramps up its tech with iScan tools. It was 22 years ago that Veris Technologies launched its sensor designed to measure key soil properties. The electrical...
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Farm Progress America, March 14, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight from the 2019 National Ag Day Essay Winner Max Armstrong offers a look at the National Ag Day Essay Winner Grace Broce, Box Elder, South Dakota. Max quotes her winning...
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Trump proclaims March 14 as National Ag Day
Agriculture plays critical role in nation's economy, with every $1 billion in exports supporting 8,400 jobs. President Trump has proclaimed today, March 14, as National Ag Day. This proclamation...
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MORNING Midwest Digest March 14, 2019
Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong and talks about Ag Day and the weather. (audio) Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong.Happy National Agriculture Day!There is no question in my mind...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest March 14, 2019
Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong and talks about National Ag Day and National Pi Day. (audio) It is National Agriculture DayIt’s also National Pi Day (314 day)President Trump’s budget...
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Manufacturing deal expands tractor line
Kubota and Buhler, owner of Versatile, announce agreement for new higher-horsepower machines Editor's note: New information from Buhler Industries has been added.Kubota Corporation has been expanding...
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Trump looks to 'thread the need' with farms, oil interests
On Tuesday, EPA called for year-round sale of E15, on Thursday, EPA waived five more refineries from 2017 biofuel-blending quotas. by Mario Parker and Jennifer A. DlouhyU.S. biofuel policy moves this...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - March 15, 2019
E15, data and El Nino in the news this week. Missed some ag news this week? Here’s 7 ag stories you may have missed.1. The Trump administration is proposing to allow year-round sales of gasoline mixed...
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Green power makes green fuel at Poet’s ethanol plant
Poet’s plant generates nearly 40% of its total power needs from renewable resources. The Poet corn ethanol plant at Chancellor, S.D., may be one of greenest in the industry. It gets about 40% of its...
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USDA launches website to connect youth with resources
The USDA Youth and Agriculture website features three key components of agriculture-focused youth engagement. USDA launched a new Youth and Agriculture website to connect young people and...
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Apply for Syngenta's scholarship program
Eight regional winners will be selected to receive $1,000 scholarships. Recipients will be announced in August 2019. Applications are being accepted for Syngenta’s 2019 Agricultural Scholarship...
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Application and seeding products for 2019
Slideshow: These tools offer you a range of new features for the 2019 crop year. Roaming the exhibit area of any trade show can be mind-boggling. The array of products available can fog the mind of...
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Farm Progress America, March 15, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a look at a new consumer survey conducted by the American Lamb Board Max Armstrong looks at a recent survey from the American Lamb Board that investigates consumer preference for...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 15, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about National Ag Week, impressive weather, a turkey recall and more. National Ag Week was this week. The weather this week has been impressive, from tornados...
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'Bomb cyclone' brings havoc to nation's midsection
Floods, blizzards and winds slam Iowa, Colorado Nebraska, Missouri. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster declaration as first responders scrambled to rescue people from floodwater.Snow and...
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