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No end in sight for dairy farmer struggling with loan issue
Bill Smith was only notified in August that his farm loan matured last March, leading to problems. By Carol Ann GreggThe impact of the government shutdown is real for Reynoldsville, Pa., dairy farmer...
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Choose seeding rate based on hybrid
Corn Illustrated: The third year of an exclusive study confirms earlier results; know your hybrid when selecting optimal economic seeding rate. The third year of an exclusive study confirmed two...
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Why USMCA is good for sunflower
Canada and Mexico are top markets for sunflower. After more than a year of intense negotiations, the United States, Canada and Mexico reached an agreement to update the Northern America Free Trade...
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More than 200 soybean enthusiasts gather at 2019 Soybean Expo
Soybean Expo features education, entertainment and awards for top achievers. About 230 soybean enthusiasts gathered in Topeka in January for Kansas Soybean Expo 2019. The Kansas Soybean Association...
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Who's right? U.S. and EU contradict each other on trade talks
The split reflects competing claims about what exactly was agreed last July at a White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker. by Jonathan...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 21, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at how China trade changes have impacted the market of dried distillers grains Max Armstrong shares insight in the decline in ethanol output impacted by the changing trade with...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 22, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some avocado history Max Armstrong offers some perspective on a promotion of avocados and the Super Bowl. The idea started in the late 1990s with the “guacamole bowl” which has...
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Chinese approval moves Enlist beans, other tech forward
Corteva Agriscience lays out plans for Enlist E3 soybeans and Qrome corn products. There is no longer a question about “if” Enlist technology for soybeans will get key approvals and can be introduced....
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New tech could revolutionize grain management
GrainViz will allow you to see moisture levels inside grain bins down to the bushel. Game-changing technologies in agriculture pop up frequently: autosteering for tractors, Precision Planting’s smart...
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Comment on milk labeling by Jan. 28, 2019
More than 11,000 comments received so far on labeling of plant-based beverages as milk. A national survey on terms related to milk conducted by global market research and consulting firm IPSOS...
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Secretary of Agriculture announces all FSA offices to reopen
Sonny Perdue talks with Max Armstrong about the partial reopening of the offices for the coming weeks Beginning Jan. 24, all FSA offices will open and offer a longer list of services. USDA has...
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State fair launches new brand initiative celebrating Kansas
Fair staff are also looking to boost usage of the fairgrounds during the offseason. The Kansas State Fair has launched a new brand initiative that officials say better reflects the fair’s mission of...
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Trade, refugees discussed at World Economic Forum
Cargill CEO talks about trade war impacts, IMF explores bright spots in global economy and New Zealand leader talks about new kind of leadership. The World Economic Forum brings together political,...
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Bunge hires former ConAgra boss
Gregory Heckman was named as acting CEO to replace Soren Schroder. by Mario Parker and Javier BlasBunge Ltd. appointed the former head of a rival agricultural trading house as chief executive officer...
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Apply for Growmark Foundation scholarship by April 12, 2019
Scholarships are for students in the United States and Ontario, Canada, for students pursuing two or four-year degrees or trade school certification. The Growmark Foundation is offering a $1,500...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the advancement in sensor use in animal agriculture Max Armstrong shares how the technology of installing a security system has changed over time. The key is a change in sensors...
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Taking ag tech to a wider audience
A trip to Las Vegas was an eye opener both for the tech seen, and the audience’s ag knowledge The display was a standout. The largest single piece of equipment graced the south hall of the Las Vegas...
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Shutdown harkens back to the old days for grain traders
In the absence of government crop reports, Big 4 traders tap their networks to navigate markets. by Isis Almeida and Mario ParkerFor the world’s largest agricultural-commodity traders, the...
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Max Armstrong talks about regulating "fake meat" at state levels, as well as poor road conditions and crashes and being prepared for winter driving. Washington regulatory agencies aren't the only ones...
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House Ag Committee members announced for 116th Congress
Committee will have 26 Democrats and 21 Republicans. California has largest delegation on the committee. Members of the House Agriculture Committee have been announced. Rep. Collin Peterson,...
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