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Chevy teases new HD pickups
Slideshow: Here’s a sneak peek at what Chevrolet will offer in the 2020 Silverado HD. In the pickup truck world, there’s a kind of battle going on. It’s a battle for a customer who’s willing to put...
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Strong pork exports could mean better year
Hog Outlook: Pork producers coming off a year of relatively high losses look for improvement in 2019. 2018 didn’t turn out well for pork producers, as estimated losses were about $12 per head for...
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David Bernhardt becomes acting Interior Secretary
White House officials didn't confirm, but Bernhardt joined meeting of Trump cabinet officials. by Jennifer A. DlouhyAs Ryan Zinke left his post heading the Interior Department on Wednesday, the...
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Preservation of Oakwood Farm fulfills 26-year dream
Oakwood Farm will be preserved with conservation easement with Kansas Land Trust. Martin Jones had been dreaming of finding a way to preserve the piece of tallgrass prairie that has been in his family...
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Legalizing industrial hemp spurs interest, but can it deliver?
Farmers are excited about industrial hemp, but it may take time for markets to solidify. The new farm bill includes a provision legalizing the growing of industrial hemp nationwide, and there are a...
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99% of samples test below benchmark residue levels
In 2017, tests were conducted on fresh and processed foods, honey, milk and bottled water. The 2017 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary shows more than 99% of the samples tested had pesticide...
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8th Circuit Court denies OCM petition
OCM attorneys are reviewing legal options. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals denied the petition filed by the Organization for Competitive Markets to review the Farmer Fair Practice Rules.The court...
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Early bird registration for Commodity Classic ends Jan. 10, 2019
Christine Cashen is keynote speaker. Sonny Perdue has been invited. The 2019 Commodity Classic is Feb. 28 through March 2 in Orlando, Fla.Christine Cashen, known worldwide for her ability to entertain...
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Tomorrow’s tractor could run on sunshine
Hi-Tech Farming: A new patent could open eyes about future power options for machinery. One look at Motivo Engineering’s Harvest tractor and you may say it’s a machine that will never work on your...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 3, 2018
Max Armstrong offers a look at how one young farmer worked his way into the business Max Armstrong shares how young farmers are getting into this business, despite the challenges. Max offers a report...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a lucky Iowa man, African swine fever, a person of the year in Wisconsin and tips for saving money. An Iowa man was lucky, as he nearly drove his car into a creek. The front...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 3, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about Krispy Kreme donuts, Tyler Trent, the ethanol industry and Silver Dollar City. Krispy Kreme stepped in to comfort Kentucky Police officers, after a donut truck burned and...
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Trump, congressional leaders to resume talks at 11:30 a.m. Friday
Trump hasn’t cultivated an image as a person ready to seek common ground as the shutdown drags on. by Justin SinkPresident Donald Trump has gained little leverage with Democrats two weeks into the...
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Entries open for National Festival of Breads
Original yeast bread recipes will be accepted through Jan. 22. While finishing your bread baking this holiday season, consider entering your original yeast bread recipe in the National Festival of...
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U.S. Grains Council explores ethanol export potential in Nigeria
In the last marketing year, Nigeria was the thirteenth largest market for U.S. ethanol exports. The U.S. Grains Council gauged the potential for U.S. ethanol exports to Nigeria and Ghana during a...
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What barley are you planting in 2019?
The American Malting Barley Association has released its list of recommended malting barley varieties for U.S. growers. The American Malting Barley Association has released its list of recommended...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 4, 2018
Max Armstrong shares stories of younger farmers and how they’re expanding in agriculture Max Armstrong offers insight from younger farmers who are getting going in the industry. Max shares insight...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the unemployment rate, shutdown impact on farmers, a death-row inmate and Mohammad Ali's estate. Some economic reports are in limbo, the monthly employment reports will be...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Jan. 4, 2019
Farm Futures survey finds smaller crops, report finds Midwest increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather shocks and Japanese farms work to attract new people. Missed some agricultural stories this...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the grain embargo of the 1980s and the trade war now with China. Max can't help but think of what happened Jan. 4, 1980. Of the action taken by the White House that stunned...
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