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The world’s next largest global economy
Defining policy actions and market volatilityThe world is far more dynamic, fluid, and technology driven than most appreciate. Consider: What country will be the world’s next largest economic power?...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 14, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about economic sentiment, farmer grumbles at the AFBF annual convention, Jayme Closs' return home and a helping hand for a football player. How do you feel about your economic...
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Trade, farm labor and opioids discussed at AFBF annual convention
Private attorney offers little hope for immigration decision in 2019; timeline for USMCA ratification uncertain. The American Farm Bureau’s 100th annual convention is underway in New Orleans through...
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Report: Land sales up 21%
Farmers National Company report finds land values have held up despite lower commodity prices and lower farm incomes. With today’s uncertainties in agriculture, everyone involved with owning, buying...
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Donnell Scott knows her way around nutrition labels
Scott works as a farmer, meat scientist and food labeling specialist. It has been 29 years since the Nutrition Labeling Education Act passed Congress, which required all food to have a label breaking...
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Sustainability Impact Report examines impact of animal agriculture
Report finds dairy farmers decreased their carbon footprint by 63% from 1944 to 2007. A 33-page report released by the Animal Agriculture Alliance highlights animal agriculture’s commitment to...
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Will this be a waterhemp or Palmer amaranth year?
Corn Illustrated: Dry weather favors Palmer amaranth — and it’s definitely still in Indiana. There is one key point to remember about the toughest members of the pigweed family, Bill Johnson says. The...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 15, 2019
Max Armstrong shares changes happening for the largest stock show in the world Max Armstrong shares a look at the National Western Stock Show, which has been going on since 1906. It has grown into the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 15, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about high blood pressure, Donald Trump's speech to AFBF members and a senator's hernia surgery. It's estimated that 103 million adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. More...
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Trump talks trade and border security at AFBF
In his address to Farm Bureau members, president connected with an enthusiastic crowd to talk border security, trade and regulatory wins. President Donald Trump, in his second address in as many years...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 15, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Ohio governor swearing in, Steve King, the Jayme Closs kidnapping, dairy farm loss and quarterback age. The swearing in for public is often done placing a hand on the...
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National Swine Disease Council to focus on rapid FAD response
A newly emerging disease could disrupt U.S. pork exports and commerce, negatively impacting pork producers and their businesses. The U.S. pork industry has announced today that it has aligned its...
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Ag Astra will offer marketing presentation during 3i Show
Tim Barker, CEO of Ag Astra, will offer 3i Show attendees insight on grain marketing. Ag Astra is presenting “Becoming a Self-Directed Grain Marketer” on March 22 at 3:00 p.m. during the 65th Annual...
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Junior producer education days planned for March at K-State
Early registration ends Feb. 15 for Junior Swine Producer Day and March 11 for Junior Meat Goat Producer Day. The Kansas State University Youth Livestock Program, K-State Research & Extension, and...
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Trade with Europe, women in ag discussed at AFBF annual convention
UW-Madison professor John Shutske also offers tips on handling long-term stress.American Farm Bureau Federation’s 100th annual convention wraps up Wednesday, Jan. 16, in New Orleans.The convention...
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FarmlandFinder named AFBF Rural Entrepreneur of the Year
Iowa-based FarmlandFinder aims to make the world’s farmland-availability information accessible. FarmlandFinder is the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Rural Entrepreneur of the Year. Team lead...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on a new study providing a comprehensive look at food allergies Max Armstrong looks into the rising concern about food allergies. Max looks at a recent study showed that...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the upcoming snowstorm impact, commodity prices and trade talks, and the celebration of life for an Iowa farm broadcaster. The weekend could bring a snowstorm to the Midwest,...
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Half of FSA offices will open for limited services
Offices will be open Jan. 17-18 and 22 during normal business hours. USDA has recalled about 2,500 Farm Service Agency employees to reopen offices during normal business hours on Thursday, Jan. 17;...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the USDA recalling 2,500 workers for a three-day window, and pays tribute to a longtime farm broadcaster from Iowa. The USDA is recalling workers while the shutdown continues...
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