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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 14, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about protesters in Michigan, Minnesota reopening, waiting for COVID-19 test results, freedom to farm and digital noise for football. Protesters and media arrived in Michigan...
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USDA updates biotech regs
Agency announces 1st comprehensive revision of Plant Protection Act since established in 1987. USDA is updating its biotechnology regulations under the Plant Protection Act. This is the first...
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Barley gains market access
China approves protocol allowing access for U.S. barley. Following the approval of a phytosanitary protocol by the U.S. and China, U.S. barley can be exported to China.The notice on China’s customs...
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USDA officials: Prepare paperwork for CFAP
No word on when direct payments will begin, but farmers will have to apply with their local FSA office. USDA officials are urging farmers to get their paperwork ready for the Coronavirus Food...
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Farm Progress America, May 15, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insight on how, and why, the meat processing industry has evolved as it has Max Armstrong shares that the meat packing industry has streamlined to just four companies controlling...
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Land auctions adapt with online, phone bidding
Land brokers have found a way to make sales happen and say values are holding strong. As real estate professionals continue to work around the social distancing required by the coronavirus pandemic,...
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COVID-19 impact highlights meat processing vulnerability
The food supply chain could be feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic long after it’s over. Someday, COVID-19 will be in the rearview mirror. The question is this: Will the view through the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 15, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about overnight rains, ethanol plants, traffic fatalities, consequences for violating stay-home orders and more. Missouri, Iowa and Illinois got plenty of rain overnight.Some...
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Finding creative ways to feed kids
USDA extends 3 nationwide waivers to give child nutrition program operators flexibility during pandemic. USDA is extending three nationwide waivers to give child nutrition program operators...
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U.S.-China edge closer to confrontation
The world's two largest economies are escalating disputes, with Trump expressing frustration with phase one trade deal. By Bloomberg NewsOn Jan. 15, it seemed like the U.S. and China had avoided a...
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Short-run situation at home; U.S. pork needs export markets
International trade markets find value in variety meats, trust America to be reliable pork supplier. With pork processing capacity currently down 28% due to COVID-19 challenges, should we be shipping...
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Swine industry update, a trip north and testing seed performance
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors from National Hog Farmer, Dakota Farmer and Southeast Farm Press The fast-moving market challenges brought on by coronavirus require a check-in...
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This Week in Agribusiness, May 16, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson host this week as they look at continuing challenges and opportunities facing agriculture during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through...
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Ohio farmer shares experience with new planter
Video-savvy producer gets field time with the new Fendt Momentum planter and shares his experience. Brian Brown likes shooting video from his farm — and with more than 72,000 followers on YouTube,...
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Farm Progress America, May 19, 2020
Max Armstrong shares an update on the meat processing industry, including a new international source Max Armstrong shares that meat plants are working hard to produce what's needed, and it may not be...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about J.C. Penney stores, planting progress, crops under water, an attack blamed on coronavirus and old high school mascots. About one-fourth of J.C.Penney stores will close....
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World is swimming in wheat
Global wheat stockpiles are expected to hit a record this year and climb even higher in 2021. By Anatoly Medetsky and Megan DurisinDespite scenes of panic buying at grocery stores and worries about...
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Biologicals market still experiencing growing pains
Don’t over-promise and under-deliver on efficacy. In many ways, biologicals are seen as the wunderkind of 21st century agriculture: They are viewed as cutting edge, friendlier to the environment than...
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Farm aid to flow after Memorial Day
Updated: President Trump to announce payment rules this morning at White House. By Mike Dorning and Teaganne FinnPresident Donald Trump is set to unveil rules Tuesday for a $19 billion coronavirus...
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Slaughter rate improving, but still too slow
Beef retail prices soar while grocery store sales on beef decline. Slaughter numbers for cattle and pork improved last week, but remain well behind more normal levels seen this time last year.USDA’s...
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