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Flooding and stored grain — handle with care
With only a few exceptions, flood-soaked grain isn’t usable for feed or food. Floodwater has seeped into grain bins this week on many farms in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, as the Missouri River...
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Drain tile value shows up in North Dakota land auction
Land Auction Report: ‘Well-located’ 80 acres in Minnehaha County tops market. Tiled land in the northern Red River Valley sold for approximately $1,300 per acre more than untiled land at a recent...
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11 challenges if FMD detected in U.S.
GAO report finds significant challenges exist if foot-and-mouth disease detected in U.S. USDA would face significant challenges if foot-and-mouth disease was detected in the United States, according...
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Max Armstrong offers a look at a new university-based program to promote the use of hemp Max Armstrong shares news that Murray State University will become the home of the Center for Agricultural...
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Brazil implements duty-free tariff rate quota for wheat
Brazil was the largest wheat importer in Latin America and the fourth largest in the world in marketing year 2017/18. President Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced March 19 that...
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Farmers affected by flooding look ahead to planting
As water recedes, growers assess flood's effect on fields and county roads — and the challenges that lie ahead. By Tyler Harris and Curt ArensIt was a perfect storm. Record snowfall in February, plus...
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Did Monsanto fail to warn consumers about risks of Roundup?
Judge Vince Chhabria was very clear about the challenge facing Bayer when he rejected the company’s request to throw out the case. by Joel RosenblattTo understand the depth of Bayer AG’s reversal of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about hot tea linked to cancer, widespread flooding, continued tariffs and pot hole counts. Is hot tea causing esophageal cancer?Not all the flooding is as bad as along the...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flooding in Minnesota, an interesting university investment, concern about the planting intentions report and chicken pox. Moorehead, Minn., is the latest city to declare a...
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Flooding impacts nation's heartland
Residents evacuated in Missouri, National Guard escorts life-saving supplies to Nebraska town while snow melt continues up north.Heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt have caused catastrophic flooding...
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Spring acres still in flux
Survey shows farmers plan to plant more corn, less soybeans but scale back dramatic shifts. After planting more soybeans than corn in 2018 for the first time in 35 years, farmers want to return to...
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Tools, equipment for the farm
Slideshow: This roundup includes an eclectic mix of tools for a range of farm uses. Not every product belongs in a specific category. From smaller seeders that aren’t in the class of bigger planters...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - March 22, 2019
Roundup suit, negotiations with China and African swine fever among ag news of the week. Missed some ag news this week. Here’s a quick catch-up on agricultural news of the week.1. Ed Hardeman, one of...
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USDA programs available to help those impacted by flooding
USDA offers tips to protect food safety after flooding occurs. USDA staff in the regional, state, and county offices are responding and providing a variety of program flexibilities and other...
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Farm Progress America, March 22, 2019
Max Armstrong digs in on a new study to offer insight on a new study looking at egg consumption Max Armstrong shares his take on a recent study that again calls consumption of eggs into question....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about continued flooding, a beer-company lawsuit and Red Wing Shoes in Manhattan. NOAA is predicting floods to continue through May.Miller Coors has filed a lawsuit against...
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This Week in Agribusiness, March 23, 2019
Max Armstrong is joined by Chad Colby this week as they hear about Midwest flooding and get updates on ongoing trade negotiations. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once...
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Ready for success: 7 farmers share ideas for 2019 growing season
Some farmers are making lots of changes while others are continuing what’s worked. So, what do you have planned this growing season? Did you buy some new machinery? Are you trying some new seed? Maybe...
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China is back in the market for hogs
African swine fever takes toll on Chinese hog herd. by Lydia Mulvany and Michael HirtzerThere are finally enough signs of an emerging pork catastrophe in China to propel prices and get funds to turn...
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7 steps to protect stored grain in spring
As temperatures rise in spring, stored grain needs to be dried, aerated and watched. As outdoor temperatures rise this spring, there are seven things you need to do to prevent stored grain from...
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