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Trump downplays China deal urgency as trade risks roar back
White House officials have said repeatedly that an initial deal is almost done and people close to the talks reinforce that. By Brendan MurrayWith a flurry of trade threats across three continents in...
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American Agri-Women elects new national officers
Karolyn Zurn of Minnesota Agri-Women was elected president.American Agri-Women (AAW) elected its national officers at its 2019 national convention held recently in Tigard, Oregon. New officers joined...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about highway accidents, farmer attitudes, Michigan flooding, fire caused by a space heater and chewing gum trends. There was a close call on a Des Moines, Iowa, interstate, where...
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SNAP rule change targets able-bodied workers
USDA SNAP rule limits benefits to those ages 18-49 who can work and do not have dependents. In a major policy effort by the Trump Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced final...
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U.S., China move closer to trade deal despite harsh rhetoric
Officials from both nations have emphasized they are making progress. By Jenny Leonard and Niu ShupingThe U.S. and China are moving closer to agreeing on the amount of tariffs that would be rolled...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about holiday package shipping and logistics, a combine accident in Iowa and a former police commissioner in Chicago. Two billion packages will be moved in a very compact holiday...
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Check out tires designed for agricultural use
What's New From the Shows: Companies continue to develop tires for farm work. Gone are the days when you went to your tire dealer and told him you wanted the cheapest ply tire available for your...
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Thanksgiving Day opens a season of love
Celebrating the friends and family who gather around the table every year. What are you thankful for?That’s a question that comes up at our house every year when we move around the table with each...
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Determine nutritional needs of your crops with tissue testing
WinField United analysts sampled thousands of plants, detected multiple nutrient deficiencies. Knowing what nutrients your crops need and when they need them enables farmers to make timely...
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Farm Progress America, December 5, 2019
Max Armstrong shares information on the quality programs on two upcoming state Farm Bureau events Max Armstrong offers insight on two state Farm Bureau programs and while he's on the program for both,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about spam calls, unharvested corn, Amy Klobuchar, and a confused animal lover. Spam and robo calls have jumped 35 percent in the past year.Farmers and traders point out the...
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7 trade missions planned for 2020
4 of the destinations are first-time destinations: Spain and Portugal, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand and United Arab Emirates.USDA will sponsor seven agribusiness trade missions in 2020 to...
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Why is everyone talking about soil?
How are you celebrating #WorldSoilDay? Today, Dec. 5, is #WorldSoilDay, an annual awareness day to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for sustainable soil resource...
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General CRP sign up starts Dec. 9
Up to 27 million acres can be enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program USDA is opening signup for the Conservation Reserve Program on Dec. 9, 2019. The deadline for agricultural producers to sign...
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African swine fever reaches key region in Poland
Poland has grappled with the virus since 2014 By Agnieszka de SousaThe deadly hog virus that has roiled the global meat industry reached a key pork region in Poland, increasing the risk of disruption...
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Basis tightens from lack of farmer selling
New CoBank report examines grain elevator margins Basis for corn, soybeans and wheat is significantly tighter across the country from strong end-user bids, limited pipeline supplies, and lack of...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a stolen truck with a child inside, more possible MFP payments and helpful high school students in Kansas City. A truck was stolen in Des Moines, with a 7-year-old in it.Will...
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Farm Progress America, December 6, 2019
Max Armstrong offers news of a partnership designed to bring the farm into the grocery store Max Armstrong shares the story of a company that's putting farms in grocery stores. The German company...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Bears football, a National Guard tragedy, tariffs on soybeans, a cold snap coming and more. The Chicago Bears won their game against Dallas.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shared the...
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NPPC, Farm Bureau file legal challenge to California's Prop 12
Currently, less than 1% of U.S. pork production meets Proposition 12's requirements. The National Pork Producers Council and the American Farm Bureau Federation have filed a legal challenge to...
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