Mulvaney: NIFA, ERS relocation is 'wonderful way' to shrink government
Many employees quitting rather than relocate as deputy undersecretary says agencies will hire in Kansas City Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney says moving the Economic Research Service...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2019 is fifth straight year of farm returns below 2%
Low returns create challenges that ripple throughout rural economy The chief economist for the American Farm Bureau Federation said the average rate of return for U.S. farmers is 1.3% this year,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Better imagery enhances field scouting
Farm Dog adds high-resolution TerrAvion tool to its app, offering higher-precision capability. Crop scouting is an important part of tackling in-season issues. Diagnosing the need for a fungicide...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Howard G. Buffett Foundation sends students to FPS
A trip to the Farm Progress Show is one part of a system being developed to build urban students’ interest in agriculture. Thanks to funding from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, 600 middle schoolers...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Dayton shooting, crop conditions, state fairs and a corn maze honor. Among the mysteries of the Dayton, OH, mass shooting is whether the killer meant to kill his own...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FPS vendors grow presence, build permanent structures
“Seeing exhibitors grow in spite of the ag economy being where it is — that’s always good to see,” says Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress Show manager. The Farm Progress Show helps producers stay up to date...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Learn about UAVs at Farm Progress Show
Check out the latest in drone technology at demonstrations and exhibit booths. Companies specializing in UAV technology or offering software to interpret image results will show off their products in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Dayton shooting, corn mazes and state fairs. Police in Dayton are getting many thanks for their response to the shooting.There've been some interesting and honorable corn...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ag Economy Barometer jumps 27 points in July 2019
Growers optimistic about investments and growth despite large number of acres left unplanted By James Mintert and Michael LangemeierThe Ag Economy Barometer jumped 27 points from June to July, driven...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Consumers define farmer as 'person who feeds the world'
Cargill's Food4Thought survey finds positive view of farmers In its new global study, Cargill found consumers had a hard-to-satisfy wish list for those who put food on our tables. Farmers should care...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Trade war impact spreads beyond agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation says China has purchased $1.3 billion less in farm products China’s Commerce Ministry announced the country has stopped buying U.S. agricultural products and may impose...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Farm Progress America, August 7, 2019
Max Armstrong shares details about a program to expand soybean exports to the EU.A program in the European Union may help some U.S. soybean farmers. EU member states will soon be required to fill...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hettinger Research Extension Center hosts 2019 Field Tour
Slideshow: The annual field tour showcased new wheat, field pea and hemp varieties. By Luann DartThe North Dakota State University Hettinger Research Extension Center recently held its annual field...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Agco Crop Tour highlights value of planting right
Slideshow: Precision seed placement and consistent depth make a difference in plant health and yield. How you plant — population, spacing, depth, down pressure — matters. And when your field undergoes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 complete Ag Voices of the Future program
Participants get inside look at how agricultural policies are made in Washington, D.C. Ten college students from across the U.S. completed the Ag Voices of the Future program, July 22-25, 2019, in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Support FFA and get great tires at fair prices
The annual Titan Tire FFA Auction at the Farm Progress Show raises money for two state FFA groups. The benefit auction to raise money for FFA hosted by Titan Tire is back for 2019 at the Farm Progress...
View ArticleClik here to view.
5 pasture management tips for reducing wet weather damage
While damage is likely to occur, good management practices can help limit deterioration. Grazing cattle during periods of wet weather can damage pasture stands and soil structure. Although some damage...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Farm Progress America, August 8, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about emerging markets for the U.S. Grains Council. For nearly 60 years the U.S. Grains Council has been working to develop markets around the world. And now, it’s never been more...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Efforts working to drum up lost grain, soy demand from China
Fully regaining soybean demand lost in trade war with China unlikely, so Southeast Asia remains high priority for increasing U.S. grain and oilseed sales. As U.S. farmers struggle with export...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 8, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a commuting a prison sentence, USDA moves, rain in Kansas, health care at Sturgis and an escaped inmate. President Trump may commute a former Illinois governor's prison...
View Article