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Hemp: Farmers ahead of processors
After a stark drop in prices for CBD oil, hemp growers look to smokable flower, fiber and grain as the hemp supply chain matures. A shortage of buyers for hemp produced for CBD oil extraction is...
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Farm Progress America, November 7, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the rise of e-commerce in agriculture Max Armstrong shares insight into the growth of e-commerce in agriculture. Max points to a study by a consulting group that shows that the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 7, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a stressing poll, pork supplies, some charged criminals and a non-hunting deer season. A new poll shows the 2020 election is a source of stress for many people.Pork supplies...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 7, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Iowa runoff elections, the propane gas shortage and the Mecum tractor auction. Some elections in Iowa aren't over yet, and will have runoff elections next month.Nebraska's...
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GPS-equipped scraper could be right tool for flood remediation
Contouring land for drainage has been made easier with precision GPS technology. Excavating contractors have been using scrapers for decades. Farmers have been using precision mapping and guidance...
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Midwest senators show support for renewable fuels
Joining other farm organizations, senators shared comments on the rural impact of the EPA's supplemental RFS rule.On Nov. 4, more than 60 corn, soybean, and renewable fuel groups wrote a letter...
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Farm Progress America, November 8, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at risks to the U.S. food supply from imported diseases Max Armstrong shares some insight on what it takes to keep diseases out of the U.S. ag industry. Max got the insight from a...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 8, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the Mecum tractor auction, distracted driving, disaster declaration in Minnesota, and more. The Mecum antique tractor auction starts today, and Max will...
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Next round of trade aid expected in weeks
Perdue hopeful Chinese negotiation conclusion can eliminate need for final tranche of MFP payments. The second round of 2019 trade aid payments will be ready in the next few weeks, U.S. Secretary of...
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USDA to allow Chinese poultry imports in sign of trade progress
A compromise between the nations as they move towards a partial deal. By Mike DorningThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is moving to allow imports of Chinese poultry in a sign of progress in ongoing...
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USDA snafu derails report
Agency raises soybean yield, cuts corn Grain futures are mixed this morning after news from a delayed USDA gradually filtered into the market.“Today’s botched USDA report release was the perfect...
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Bill introduced to give representation to rural sectors on FAA drone board
Roberts, Thune, Peters introduce legislation to ensure representation for agriculture, forestry and rural sectors on FAA’s Drone Board If three U.S. senators get their way, rural America will get a...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 8, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max Armstrong, and talks about migratory bird deaths, election results, a spy of sorts, and more. Migratory birds are dying in Minneapolis, Minn., propting a study.Election...
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This Week in Agribusiness, November 9, 2019
Max Armstrong is joined by Mike Pearson again this week as they take a deep dive on the livestock markets and Greg Soulje looks into the winter forecast. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays...
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This Week in Agribusiness, November 9, 2019
Max Armstrong is joined by Mike Pearson again this week as they take a deep dive on the livestock markets and Greg Soulje looks into the winter forecast. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays...
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These new tools help you simplify livestock chores
What’s New From the Shows: Feed and work with livestock more efficiently with these new products. Many of you continue looking for better ways to mix and deliver feed to beef and dairy cattle....
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Field of Dreams ballpark, corn still in the field, an identified soldier and veterans day. Construction is in progress on the Field of Dreams baseball park in Dyersville,...
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Wild weather swings take toll on wheat crop
Big temperature drops suggest scouting wheat fields for stands and damage is a good idea. Mother Nature has decided to swing around from season to season with no rhyme or reason over the past few...
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Is liquidity your No. 1 concern?
New survey results offer key insights into farm lending landscape The general tone at this year’s ABA Agricultural Bankers Conference in Dallas could be boiled down to two words: cautiously...
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Want to tell EPA a thing or two?
EPA is seeking 20 to 30 members from rural areas to serve on committee to advise EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler People are sought to serve on the Environmental Protection Agency Farm, Ranch, and...
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