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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 13, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about more impacts of coronavirus, including television, ag-related event cancellations and civility toward others. The outbreak of coronavirus could provide a boon for television...
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South Africa raises poultry tariffs to protect producers
U.S. government criticizes decision; it's unclear how tariff will impact U.S. ability to export chicken to South Africa. By Prinesha NaidooSouth Africa raised tariffs on poultry imports to help...
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Coronavirus update: New cases in China drop to single digits
Speaker Pelosi and Trump administration near agreement on bill to mitigate impact of Covid-19 outbreak. By Bloomberg NewsU.S. President Donald Trump will declare the coronvavirus a national emergency,...
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Coronavirus fight shows need for broadband infrastructure
Digital distancing will be much more difficult in rural areas than in cities. Recent school closures and remote-work directives intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 will have a harsher impact on...
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This Week in Agribusiness, March 14, 2020
Coronavirus impact on the cattle market, new tractors and trailers, on-farm tech use and high soybean yields are topics this week. Part 1Chad Colby was in Las Vegas for the ConExpo.Harvest is...
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Canada passes USMCA
The legislation was rushed through the Canadian parliament March 13, as part of the same motion to break until April 20.By Eric Martin and Kait BolongaroCanadian lawmakers voted unanimously to pass an...
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Rounding up harvest and hay tools
Slideshow: New products from the National Farm Machinery Show offer unique ways to bring in the crop, and manage it. Farm Progress has opened up the description of this collection of new products a...
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Highlights of trade deal passed by Canada
Canadian lawmakers approve USMCA, U.S. Grains Council thrilled to see its completion. Canadian lawmakers on Friday voted unanimously to pass the updated North American Free Trade Agreement.The...
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USDA team focuses on beginning farmers
Sarah Campbell selected as the national coordinator to lead USDA’s efforts to support beginning farmers and ranchers. USDA is establishing a new staff team to lead a department-wide effort focused on...
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What growers want in sprayer technology
Corn Illustrated: In this slideshow, the people who make sprayers share the top features that farmers are asking for in today’s self-propelled sprayers. You can order sprayers with lots of bells and...
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What to do if you fear someone might be suicidal
A mental health consultant suggests doing one thing when you are worried that someone might be thinking of committing suicide. What should you do if think someone might be thinking of committing...
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Farm Progress America, March 17, 2020
Max Armstrong offers news from a new study of dairy farming that shows a big jump in productivity, reduction in resource use Max Armstrong shares a look at the strides in productivity in livestock in...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 17, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a man in Ohio with COVID-19, primary cancellations, coronavirus impact on cattle markets, special times for elderly to shop and more. The man diagnosed with the first case of...
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Companies collaborate with USDA to feed hungry kids
USDA will deliver food boxes to rural children affected by school closures and Covid-19. USDA is collaborating with the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, McLane Global, PepsiCo, and others...
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Managing markets, farm business during COVID-19
Agriculture market management insight from Ag Marketing IQ experts and others during the coronavirus outbreak. No aspect of business has been untouched by the coronavirus, it seems. Grain markets,...
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U.S. suspends visa process in Mexico, could hinder ag labor access
U.S. Embassy in Mexico City decision to suspend visa services is in response to Mexican government’s call to increase social distancing. In response to the global pandemic COVID-19, the U.S. Embassy...
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Pheasants Forever names 2020 Precision Farmer of the Year
Christof Just, Berlin, N.D., was presented the award at the National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic event. Christof Just, who with the help of Pheasants Forever turned red acres green on his Berlin,...
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Regenerative ag pilot project aims for national change
Consultant Shane New, Holton, Kan., shares his optimism with General Mills’ regenerative ag project. Shane New, a Kansas farmer and partner in the consulting firm Understanding Ag, says he believes...
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Meat processors ramp up production
Fresh meat hasn't been restocked as quickly as its been sold as consumers rush to grocery stores to stock up. By Lydia Mulvany, Isis Almeida and Ed LudlowMeat companies are ramping up processing to...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 17, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about more coronavirus impacts, including more closures and the vix index, as well as a pet reunited with its owner. We shouldn't be going anywhere and big businesses are helping...
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