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Diversity blooms at northern Minnesota research center
Slideshow: The northern Minnesota center is home to a variety of farm and forestry research. The University of Minnesota’s North Central Research and Outreach Center (NCROC) at Grand Rapids, Minn.,...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 11, 2019
U.S., Chinese negotiators meet in Washington, Roundup trial postponed and Land O'Lakes CEO featured on 60 Minutes Missed some ag news this week? Here are 7 stories to catch you up.1. Land O’Lakes CEO...
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Farm Progress America, October 11, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at a powerful force impacting environmental rules – the consumer. Max Armstrong shares that farmers often think environmental rules come from government, but a CoBank study...
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National Farmer's Day 2019: Our favorite farmers
On a day to celebrate farmers young and old, past and present, we share some of our favorites. While we appreciate and support farmers each and every day of the year, Oct. 12 is a day to celebrate...
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Will Trump make a deal with Liu He today?
All eyes on Oval Office as trade talks resume By Brendan MurrayChinese Vice Premier Liu He looks within reach of securing a short-term win for Beijing in getting the U.S. to agree to ease up on...
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U.S.-China trade deal?
Trump expected to make announcement Friday afternoon Investor’s Business Daily is reporting that President Trump will announce a China trade deal later this afternoon.Trump and Chinese Vice Premier...
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Farmers taking snow in stride?
Twitter offers a snapshot into harvest progress (or lack thereof) It’s harvest time! Or is it?A round of snow and freezing weather has been raking across the Northern Plains and upper Midwest,...
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U.S., China reach 'phase one' trade deal
China agrees to purchase more U.S. ag products; U.S. delays Oct. 15 tariff By Jenny Leonard, Saleha Mohsin, Josh Wingrove and Shawn DonnanThe U.S. and China agreed on the outlines of a partial trade...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Oct. 12, 2019
Join us this week as we talk about crop challenges, old combines and new tractors, and more. Part 1Weather is on everyone’s mind, and Greg Soulje is in early with a forecast peek.Orion visited with...
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Steve Censky to speak at Global Ethanol Summit
Deputy Agriculture Secretary will focus on delivering U.S. ethanol potential through collaboration and trade Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky will speak at the Global Ethanol Summit in...
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3 signs that counseling may help
If stress is accumulating, how do you know when it’s time to seek help? Are little things starting to pile up on you? Are you feeling overwhelmed with daily events? Are specific pressures or even...
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7 points from rural broadband study
60% of farmers say they don’t have enough connectivity to run their business A recent study funded by the United Soybean Board finds 60% of farmers say they don’t have enough connectivity to run their...
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U.S. Grains Council works to build markets in Mexico
Council focuses on marketing dried distiller's grain with solubles The U.S. Grains Council is helping build markets through demonstration trials for U.S. dried distiller’s grains with solubles, known...
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Robot tractor system gains a planter
Dot Technology Corp. shows SeedMaster row crop planter; what does that mean for the future? Autonomous machinery is gaining more attention as the prototypes get better and companies move forward with...
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Farm Progress America, October 14, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some interesting facts about a fast-growing ag business - ethanol Max Armstrong digs into the growing market for ethanol including an expanding export market for the fuel that...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 14, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about weekend snow, crop reports, delayed or diverted flights and stink bugs. Parts of North Dakota had more than two feet of snow over the weekend.Colombus Day will delay crop...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 14, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about criminals, congress, and a title change for the Michigan U.P. There were some "older" criminals in the Chicago area at work this weekend.Members of Congress will be back to...
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Consider waiting before signing up for farm programs
Extension specialist recommends waiting to sign up for ARC or PLC programs. Wait to decide whether to sign up for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program this year,...
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Learn to identify signs of nutrient deficiency
Corn Illustrated: Some symptoms of nutrient deficiency may show up late in the season. If you want to grow as many bushels of corn per acre as possible, a good place to start is looking for symptoms...
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Beef checkoff launches BQA campaign
Campaign aimed at educating consumers about beef production The Beef Quality Assurance program sets standards across the beef industry, leading to safe, high-quality beef.Consumers will soon learn...
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