Putting ag tech tools to work
Four firms align to diagnose and precision-apply solutions, resulting in increased yield. The promise of agricultural technology looms large for farmers. The rise of upstream startup companies with...
View ArticleMultiple signs reinforce positive sorghum outlook for 2020
Sorghum Focus: Better pest control, improved yields and rising demand are all good news for sorghum growers. After spending much of 2018 responding to the Chinese antidumping and countervailing duty...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, December 31, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about one crop that could benefit from China trade action - wheat Max Armstrong continues his discussion about the China trade deal. While there's a lot of attention to soybeans...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 31, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about staying in touch, farmer mental health support, airport construction and state populations. As the year ends, perhaps it's time to resolve to stay in touch with people better...
View Article4 herbicide brands change hands
American Vanguard buys Classic, First Rate, Hornet and Python from Corteva Agriscience. American Vanguard Corporation has acquired four herbicide brands from Corteva Agriscience.The brands involved...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 31, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the stock market, farming economy, rural mental health and a possible marijuana shortage in Illinois. Have you checked your stock investments? Numbers are up at the end of...
View ArticlePesticide report: Nearly half samples have no detectable residue
The 2018 Pesticide Data Program Annual Summary finds more than 99% of samples had residue below benchmark levels. More than 99% of the samples tested by USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service pesticide...
View ArticleLittle markets with large gains in 2019
Wild weather helped make niche commodities big winners. By Michael Hirtzer and Ashley RobinsonThe trade war, wild weather and angry farmers all generated major headlines in 2019 on corn and soybeans....
View ArticleNCBA influences the influencers at Roast & Toast event
Bravo Top Chef finalist Carrie Baird leads class on preparing flawless roast. Bravo Top Chef finalist and winner of Beat Bobby Flay, chef Carrie Baird, was the guest of honor at a recent “Roast &...
View ArticleAssociation of Equipment Manufacturers invests in the future
$50K invested in 5 organizations engaged in outreach to K-12 audiences. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers awarded five non-profit organizations $10,000 each to develop future workers for the...
View ArticleTop U.S. sorghum yield for 2019 was 212.5 bushels per acre
New Jersey producer wins the Bin Buster award from NSP for 2019’s top yield. National Sorghum Producers has announced the winners of the 2019 NSP Yield Contest. Producer yields are highlighted in five...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, January 1, 2020
Max Armstrong digs into some of the comments already submitted regarding USDA's hemp regulations Max Armstrong looks at USDA's comment period on hemp regulations. The agency has received more than...
View ArticleMORNING-Midwest Digest, January 1, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at a presidential candidate's New Year's bash, mystery drones, a wrap up on commodity prices and news about Chipotle and farmers Max Armstrong shares news about a New Year's bash...
View ArticleMIDDAY-Midwest Digest, January 1, 2020
Max Armstrong offers news of Iowa winner on a big game show, new trade deals, a year-end look at crop prices and discusses news of mystery drones Max Armstrong shares the story of a big winner on...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, January 2, 2020
Max Armstrong shares one farmer's experience, and challenges, of raising hemp Max Armstrong continues his discussion of hemp production including the assumption that tobacco states could make the leap...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 2, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about democratic events in 2019, livestock space requirements, a settlement won and paid family leave. There were 2,000 democratic events in Iowa last year in preparation for the...
View ArticleClean, high-quality liquid humics
GROWPLEX® is a water-soluble powder with humic acid, fulvic acid and freshwater carbon that helps boost nutrient uptake in your soil. HUMIC SUBSTANCES BEGIN AND END WITH CARBONHumic substances offer a...
View Article20 things to do in 2020 by month
Here is a calendar of real actions you can take around your farm and home in the next year. New Year’s resolutions are hard. Turns out, I cannot make big promises that last an entire year. So, instead...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week – Jan. 3, 2020
The comment period for hemp extended, the future of beef prices, hog futures increases and the bird flu hits Poland. The holidays have you missing some ag news this week? We have a solution! Here’s...
View ArticleBiologicals firms form venture
Plant Response Biotech and Koch Biological Solutions combine operations to leverage capabilities. There’s a new player in the crop biologicals market for 2020, with news that Koch Biological Solutions...
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