ITC says USMCA will lead to 176,000 news jobs
International Trade Commission estimates USMCA will increase U.S. exports to Canada by $19.1 billion and to Mexico by $14.2 billion. by Shawn Donnan and Jenny LeonardThe Trump administration’s deal to...
View ArticleSouth Dakota Corn boards elect officers
Dakota Digest: Legend Seeds adds forage specialist John Squire to its team. The South Dakota Corn Growers Association board of directors recently elected Doug Noem of Bryant, Scott Stahl of Emery and...
View ArticleUSDA launches SNAP pilot with Amazon, Walmart
Two-year pilot program allows SNAP participants to purchase groceries online. USDA launched a two-year pilot program April 18 in New York to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...
View ArticleNational Farmers Union leader says trade war damage is lasting
Roger Johnson warned of the threat from increased agriculture consolidation. Roger Johnson, National Farmers Union president, said folks are “really naïve” if they believe that trade with China is...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - April 19, 2019
Cover crop acres increase, amount of ethanol used decreases and more developments in U.S.-China trade talks. Need a quick catch-up on the news? Here are seven agricultural news items you may have...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 19, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a bipartisan move to expand the reach of Chapter 12 bankruptcy Max Armstrong shares insight about Chapter 12 bankruptcy and how it works for farmers and fisherman. The program...
View ArticleSecond payment triggered for not yet established dairy program
Dairy Margin Coverage is a voluntary risk management program for dairy producers. The February 2019 income over feed cost margin was $8.22 per hundredweight, triggering the second payment for dairy...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, April 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about wild animal movement to populated areas, a scattered start to the planting season and road safety this spring. A black bear has been sighted around Decorah, Iowa. Urban...
View ArticleFarm groups back passage of USMCA
Manufacturing would experience largest gains under new agreement. The U.S. International Trade Commission estimates the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will raise U.S. real GDP by .35% and add...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, April 20, 2019
This week, we cover flood damage and recovery, markets, ag tech adoption, sheep production and more. Segment 1Max Armstrong and Chad Colby talk about the extensive flood damage and flood recovery in...
View ArticleUSDA taking trade mission to Taiwan
Nearly 50 agribusinesses and farm organizations will be represented. Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Ken Isley will lead the USDA’s first-ever trade mission to Taipei, Taiwan, April...
View ArticleTunisia will allow U.S. beef, poultry, egg imports
In 2018, U.S. exports of agricultural products to Tunisia exceeded $264 million. The U.S. and Tunisia have finalized U.S. export certificates to allow imports of U.S. beef, poultry, and egg products...
View ArticleUSDA sued regarding alleged fecal contamination in poultry
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine allege USDA violated Freedom of Information Act. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine sued USDA regarding alleged fecal contamination in...
View ArticleAg tech firm pulls together range of tools
Growers Edge Financial is staking a claim in the financial technology market as a platform for platforms. There are times in this business when a farmer can get overwhelmed. The rush of new ideas and...
View Article2 new crop protection tools launched for 2019
Syngenta launches Miravis Ace with a new fungicide mode of action for wheat; in row crops, the company debuts a new premix — Tavium plus VaporGrip Technology. With the 2019 season off and running,...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, April 22, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at the impact of African Swine Fever on the Chinese swine market Max Armstrong shares more insight on the reports from China in the swine herd there – African Swine Fever....
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, April 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Earth Day, an unusual weapon, hope for disaster aid, the presidential campaign and an early delivery. Today is Earth Day, celebrated in 192 countries around the world.An Ohio...
View Article6 more African swine fever outbreaks confirmed in China
The virus has spread across the nation since first confirmed in August 2018. by Bloomberg NewsMost Chinese hog farms are choosing not to replenish herds as a deadly swine virus continues to spread...
View ArticleStudy examines small-scale yield variability across Corn Belt
The Michigan State University study is the first to quantify nitrogen losses from the low-producing areas of individual fields. A Michigan State University professor led a project that has determined...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Earth Day, new leadership for a food company, E15 comments and planting progress impacted by rain. Today is Earth Day, but for most farmers, every day is Earth...
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