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Corn, soybean leaders ask Trump to protect the RFS
Letter from Chrisp and Stephens asks President Trump to instruct the EPA to ensure it does not undermine the RFS Editor’s note: The following is a joint op-ed from NCGA President Lynn Chrisp and ASA...
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Answering your questions on vesicular stomatitis
An outbreak of vesicular stomatitis in horses and cattle is spreading north. An outbreak of vesicular stomatitis is spreading north. The latest cases are in western Colorado. Most cases involve...
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Test plots show what’s possible with cover crop mixes
The Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance and King’s Agriseeds are testing eight cover crop mixes. Cover crop mixes are nothing new on farms, but should you do some mixes over others?One way to see what’s...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest,
Max Armstrong talks about Chipotle scrutiny, Pizza Hut closings, a bad joke by Sonny Perdue and 100-year-old fish. Chipotle is under scrutiny again, this time for a non-food item. More dine-in Pizza...
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New equipment takes to the field at Farm Progress Show
Both combine and tillage demonstrations are planned for each day of the show. Getting your crops planted this spring was likely a struggle. The Farm Progress Show host farmers weren’t immune from...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Aug. 9, 2019
Ag Economy Barometer released, China to stop buying U.S. ag products and U.N. report says food production must change Need a quick catch up on the news of the week? Here are seven agricultural news...
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Brazil can't fulfill China's soybean needs
Brazil's soybean stockpiles are down about 80% from this time last year By Tatiana Freitas and Jonathan GilbertChina probably can’t count on Brazil alone to fulfill its soybean needs as the Asian...
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Farm Progress America, August 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the dedication of farmer leaders. The U.S. Grains Council elected a new leader recently, reminding Max of all the farmer leaders he’s met. Those people selfishly donate their...
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Bayer proposes to settle Roundup suits for $8 billion
How to compensate consumers yet to be diagnosed is sticking point; there's no guarantee sides will come to terms soon By Jef Feeley, Joel Rosenblatt and Tim LohBayer AG is proposing to pay as much as...
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EPA proposes to implement Section 401 of Clean Water Act
According to EPA, the proposed rule seeks to increase the transparency and efficiency of the 401 certification process The U.S. EPA issued a proposed rule to implement Section 401 of the Clean Water...
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AccuWeather predicts drop in corn, soybean yields
USDA will release its monthly World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates on Aug. 12 AccuWeather’s latest 2019 crop production analysis predicts a significant decline from last year’s corn and...
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EPA grants 31 refinery exemptions
NCGA calls on Trump to rein in RFS waivers The Environmental Protection Agency approved 31 refinery exemptions today, while denying six.Since early 2018, EPA granted 53 Renewable Fuel Standard waivers...
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This Week in Agribusiness, August 10, 2019
Farm Progress Show, USDA report market impact, mental health programs, elk farming and more are featured this week. Part 1Greg Soulje is in early with a precipitation forecast.Chad Colby brings a...
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Prepare for fall harvest with 10 tips on safety, wellness
Penn State has 10 safety reminders for farmers making preparations for fall harvest. Even though we’re still in August, farmers are making last-minute preparations for fall harvest.And that means...
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Alltech rolls out new dairy workforce management tools
The new personality test and workplace culture survey will help managers hire and retain quality employees. Alltech has two new employee management tools that can be used by dairy...
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Rural Pride Award winners showcase selfless service
Slideshow: South Dakota Farmers Union has announced five recipients of the 2019 Rural Pride Award. It’s always interesting to see who South Dakota Farmers Union’s annual Rural Pride Awards are and...
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Managing nitrogen in wet season can be tricky
Saturated soils and field runoff increase the risk of nitrogen leaching. One of the hardest management tasks in a wet growing year, like the one much of Kansas experienced this year, is managing...
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Nominate farmer, retailer for commitment to stewardship
The Fertilizer Institute program recognizes those using the right fertilizer source at the right rate in the right place at the right time Nominations are due Oct. 31, 2019 for the 2020 4R Advocate...
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Labeling change ahead
EPA won't approve labels claiming glyphosate causes cancer EPA will no longer approve product labels claiming glyphosate is known to cause cancer – a claim that does not meet the labeling requirements...
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Syngenta Square has local focus
At the Farm Progress Show, Syngenta will offer smoked meats and craft beers made in central Illinois. The Syngenta Square area at the Farm Progress Show this year will include beer and smoked food...
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