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LOL, Agco partner in new application technology
Equipment helps applicators be efficient and protect the environment Land O’Lakes Sustain has partnered with agricultural equipment manufacturer Agco Corporation in a new collaboration to help farmers...
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Democrats, NFU blast ERS, NIFA relocation plans
58% of ERS employees and 67% of NIFA employees have rejected relocation to Kansas City National Farmers Union is calling USDA’s relocation of the Economic Research Service and National Institute of...
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Learn about farm bankruptcy, mediation from webinar
The July 30 webinar discussion will focus on issues of financial impairment. “Financial Impairment on the Farm” is the title of a webinar planned for July 30 from noon to 1 p.m.The webinar is free and...
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Iowa native named chairman, CEO of Farm Credit Administration
Glen R. Smith hails from Atlantic, Iowa, where he farms and co-owns Smith Land Service Iowa native Glen R. Smith has been designated as chairman and CEO of the Farm Credit Administration by President...
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Planting green better for soybeans than corn
A planting green system can help counter issues such as soil erosion and nutrient loss. Allowing cover crops to grow two weeks longer in the spring and planting corn and soybean crops into them before...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - July 19, 2019
ERS, NIFA relocation, dwindling orange groves in California and proposal to redo H-2A Need a quick catch up on the news? Here are seven ag stories you might have missed this week.1. The Labor...
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Farm Progress America, July 19, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on the African Swine Fever issue in China and how it may impact global markets Max Armstrong looks at the Chinese swine herd and the impact of African Swine Fever. There’s...
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Max Armstrong talks about store closings, farmers talking with congressional members, loon deaths and celebrating the moon walk anniversary. There have already been 20% more store closing announced in...
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EPA won't ban chlorpyrifos
Two states have already banned the pesticide The Environmental Protection Agency will not ban the use of chlorpyrifos, Politico reported. The decision was in response to an appellate court decision...
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USDA invests $100M in trade promotion
The funding is part of USDA's response to trade war USDA has awarded $100 million to 48 organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program to help U.S. farmers and ranchers identify and...
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This Week in Agribusiness, July 20, 2019
Hot weather, managing costs, autonomous sprayers and a suburban beef farm are featured this week. Part 1Greg Soulje is in early to talk weather and heat.Max talks with Steve Johnson, Iowa State...
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8 points from ERS corn report
ERS report examines corn production in U.S. and Mexico A new report, The Growing Corn Economies of Mexico and the United States, explores how the U.S. and Mexican corn sectors have changed since the...
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Gardein expands its meat-free offerings
The new items feature pea and wheat protein Gardein is expanding its line of meat-free dishes, joining the likes of Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger in reaching out to consumers looking to diversify...
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Farm Progress America, July 23, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a sneak peek at what farmers will see at the 2019 Farm Progress Show Max Armstrong made a recent visit to Racine, Wis., to see the new AFS Connect Magnum tractor that farmers will...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a water rescue, crop progress, death of a NASCAR crew chief, dirtiest beaches and the Big Boy locomotive. A woman was found near Lake Erie after falling off her jet...
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Trump moves to end food stamp benefits for 3 million
The Trump administration rule would cap eligibility to an annual income of $32,640 for a family of four By Mike DorningThe Trump administration is moving to end food stamp benefits for 3 million...
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Setting a speed record with a tractor
JCB uses the word ‘fast’ in one product line and apparently the company isn’t kidding I remember my first ride in a tractor going 50k, 31 mph. It was in the late 1990s when Fendt was entering the U.S....
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, July 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about aspirin regimens, Should we still be taking an aspirin to prevent heart attacks?A former judge was dragged to jail after being convicted of using her power to help her...
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Lighthizer bound for China next week to talk trade
Meeting is expected to involve a broad discussion of outstanding issues and isn't expected to yield major breakthroughs By Shawn Donnan and Jenny LeonardU.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and...
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Proposed SNAP rule change would save $2.5 billion annually
Democrats say Trump administration proposal is mean-spirited The Trump administration today (July 23) released a proposed rule that would limit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance and Temporary...
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