Is it possible to safely run meat plants during pandemic?
Sick people are still coming to work, social distance lacking and some protective gear is low quality. By Lydia Mulvany, Jen Skerritt, Polly Mosendz and James AttwoodIt’s been three weeks since...
View ArticleFarmers face decision time as busy season arrives
The window to give up on wheat with field damage to plant corn instead is rapidly closing. There’s no doubt that part of the Kansas wheat crop sustained some significant frost damage. But a cool, wet...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 22, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at who gets different parts of every dollar consumers spend for food Max Armstrong shares insight on the "middleman" and what that means for agriculture. Max breaks down where all...
View ArticleEPA releases draft water quality criteria
Public comment accepted for 60 days on draft recommendations regarding nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations. EPA issued new, draft ambient water quality criteria recommendations for nutrients in...
View ArticleProtecting U.S. wheat fields
USDA scientist uses resistant wheat varieties from Iran to protect U.S. wheat from Russian invaders.Crop scientists are desperate to find ways to stop Russian wheat aphids. These invasive pests first...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, May 22, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about Memorial Day weekend, Michigan flooding, the Kansas wheat crop, drought in the Plains and coronavirus on surfaces. This Memorial Day weekend will be different in many...
View ArticleLearn how to protect your skin on Don't Fry Day
The Friday before Memorial Day designated Don't Fry Day to encourage Americans to protect their skin and eyes from overexposure to the sun. Do you know what today is? It's Don't Fry Day.The EPA,...
View ArticleDeere sales hold up better than expected
Sales and profit fell in the three months through April, but agriculture proving more resilient than other industries. By Elizabeth Rembert and Lydia MulvanyDeere & Co. shares rose after the top...
View ArticleTalking CFAP, ethanol and challenges out West
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors from Wallaces Farmer in Iowa and Western Farm Press Farmers can apply for Coronavirus Food Assistance Payments starting May 26. But what does the...
View ArticleWorld Bank approves $500M to fight locusts
The worst desert-locust plague in decades is threatening food security in parts of Africa, Middle East. By David HerblingThe World Bank approved $500 million to help fight the worst desert-locust...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, May 23, 2020
The ag supply chain, farm shows and mental health are talked about this week, as well as Memorial Day tributes. Part 1Max starts the broadcast talking about Memorial Day, as well as challenges...
View ArticleCEO talks about COVID-19 response
The Maschhoffs leader says he's learned a lot through COVID-19 pandemic. Risk is a constant in the hog production industry and this year is no exception, a self-described southern Illinois farm boy...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 25, 2020
Max Armstrong honors those remembered this Memorial Day, including first responders Max Armstrong talks about how Memorial Day has expanded over the years. And he shares how we honor first responders....
View ArticleMORNING-Midwest Digest, May 25, 2020
Max Armstrong talks social distancing challenges, tough spring weather and a little tip for this holiday weekend. Max Armstrong offers some insight on the lack of social distancing at an event in the...
View ArticleFMC offers new precision ag tool
Targeted toward insects to start, the new mobile app uses historical information and artificial intelligence to help farmers manage pests There's a new name in the precision ag business, but the...
View ArticleMIDDAY-Midwest Digest, May 25, 2020
Max Armstrong got to dine out recently, shares news of crop progress and a tragic farm accident in Iowa and discusses the story of a Missouri alligator. Max Armstrong shared his experience of dining...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 26, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at details of the USDA program that aims to help farmers during COVID-19 Max Armstrong talks about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, and the fact that farmers need...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, May 26, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about more Illinois River flooding, rebuilding a war memorial, trimming planted corn acres and changes in spending. Memorial Day storms added to flooding woes in the Illinois River...
View ArticleBayer close to Roundup deal
Bayer reached verbal agreements to resolve tens of thousands of U.S. cancer lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller. By Tim LohBayer AG is close to a turning point in its legal battle over the weedkiller...
View ArticleFarm Progress Show plans going strong
Show manager Matt Jungmann visits with Max Armstrong about how plans are coming together for Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days. Planning continues to move forward for the Farm Progress Show...
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