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USDA's Perdue announces 3 finalists for research offices
The Greater Kansas City Region, the Research Triangle Region and multiple areas in Indiana remain under consideration. The Greater Kansas City Region, the Research Triangle Region and multiple areas...
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Check out wide range of new products
Slideshow: The roundup of new tools ranges from trailer tech to new drones, from irrigation innovations to feed handling tools. Every week Farm Progress receives news of new products and innovations...
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This Week in Agribusiness, May 4, 2019
This week we cover marketing and application tech, fuel efficiency and disaster aid, and more. Segment 1Greg Soulje is in early this week to share a weather outlook.Al Gustin checks in with North...
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Beef producers pump brakes on expansion
Despite steady beef prices, examine what strategy is best for your profitability. After five years of increasing beef cow numbers, the direction of future inventory changes has become unclear. There...
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Educating end-users in Taiwan
U.S. Grains Council participates in USDA's first-ever trade mission to Taiwan. U.S. Grains Council members and staff participated in a recent trade mission to Taiwan to engage targeted Taiwan...
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Planting underway in Dakotas
Slideshow: Crop Progress Reports break down spring planting in North and South Dakota. Plant 2019 is underway in North Dakota and South Dakota. The National Agriculture Statistics Service’s Crop...
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North Dakota State University names its Top 10 Seniors
Ten students from NDSU’s College of Agriculture were honored for their achievements. I like giving shout-outs to people in agriculture who win awards. It’s inspiring to “meet” them and hear their...
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Ranch Retreats bring influencers to the ranch
Producers share story of animal care while experts share nutritional information. It’s not possible to bring millions of people to sheep farms and ranches, so the American Lamb Board is hand-picking...
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Farmer suicides, mental health are real problems
We're talking more about grief and depression on the farm. Here’s what’s really happening in the countryside and how you can help. Life is hard. And agriculture can be especially hard these...
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Farm Progress America, May 6, 2019
Max Armstrong updates the process by USDA to relocate two divisions out of Washington, D.C. Max Armstrong offers a look at the USDA move to relocate two agencies from Washington, D.C. – the Economic...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about more rain, aircraft mishaps, soybean prices, an author's passing and therapy donkeys. There's MORE rain coming this week. And most places don't need it.This was a weekend of...
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'Tariff Man' strikes again
Trump threatens to raise Chinese tariffs from 10% to 25%; move would hit goods ranging from iphones to household staples. by Bruce Einhorn and Angus WhitleyPresident Donald Trump’s new tariff threat...
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China reportedly considering options after Trump tweet
Trump tweets he's going to raise tariff to 25%; Tariffs Hurt the Heartland says it could cost nearly 1 million U.S. jobs. A national campaign of more than 150 of America’s largest trade organizations...
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Perdue plows ahead with USDA relocation
Backers of project in Research Triangle, Kansas City Area excited to be selected. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced May 3 the top three finalists and two alternative locations still in the...
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55th National Corn Yield Contest is now open
Last year 7,258 entries from 46 states were received. The National Corn Growers Association’s National Corn Yield Contest is now open.Farmers have from May 6 through July 31, 2019, to enter. This year...
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Taking control of an electronics destiny
Kinze Manufacturing has a long history of making its own parts, and its startup within the company is carving a new niche in high tech. Inside a nondescript building in North Liberty, Iowa, some farm...
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4 states to plant more sunflower
Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas farmers plan to grow more sunflowers in 2019. Four states are expected to see an increase in the number of acres planted to sunflowers this year. They...
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Farm Progress America, May 7, 2019
Max Armstrong shares more information about the three locations identified by USDA for relocating two divisions Max Armstrong continues his look at the news that USDA has identified a short list to...
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China will revamp biggest agriculture companies
China plans to complete the restructuring by the end of next year. by Bloomberg NewsChina is said to be planning a shake-up of its massive state-run food companies in a move that’s set to reverberate...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 7, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about motorcycle accidents, planting progress, an unusual egg-laying spot and an underwear theft. With spring and warmth comes motorcycle accidents. Crash fatalities get our...
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