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Coalition asks judge to hold Wheeler in contempt
Updated: Corteva files to intervene in the case challenging EPA registration of XtendiMax. BASF weighs in with motion to intervene for Engenia The coalition of groups who successfully argued against...
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Amid pandemic, robotic food companies have fresh selling point
Robot-prepared food companies see opening as COVID-19 has heightened food safety concerns. By Sarah McBrideVertical agriculture company Plenty Inc. has an unusual selling point: Its crops of arugula,...
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Wheat harvest, Texas windstorm and dicamba chaos
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with editors in Texas and Missouri to talk about some hot topics It seems in agriculture there may be a new phrase "mixed bag" and given what's been discussed...
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This Week in Agribusiness, June 13, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson look at the 2020 corn crop, beef production and the ‘full steam ahead’ Farm Progress Show. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you...
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Did you plant soybeans at right depth?
Study shows seeding depth and down pressure on planting units matter for soybeans, too. How deep to plant soybeans is always a question at planting time. By this time of year, it may be forgotten....
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USDA waiver extends summer meal access nationwide
Typically, USDA funded summer meals sites are limited to low-income areas. USDA is granting a waiver to allow local partners, who have been working overtime serving meals to kids during the COVID-19...
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NetWork Kansas awards grants to makers of PPE
Nine colleges and small businesses share $250,000 in grants to make protective gear. NetWork Kansas has awarded $250,000 in grants from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. The grants have been given...
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Ag equipment sales increase in May 2020
Total farm tractor sales rose 15.1% in U.S. in May, while tractor sales fell .8% in Canada. Sales of agricultural tractors and self-propelled combines rose in the United States in May 2020, according...
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Ag economy snapshot
2020 could be tough year even with financial support, ethanol margins show marked improvement. Even with significant government financial support, 2020 could be a tough year for farmers, according to...
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A look back on a career in farm equipment
Maury Salz, president of Claas of Omaha, retired in 2020, but has been with the company through some interesting times in the industry. The farm equipment industry is rich with history, and sometimes...
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Farm Progress America, June 15, 2020
Max Armstrong explores a new lawsuit filed against four major beef processors Max Armstrong shares that the four largest beef packers are in the spotlight for potential cattle market manipulation. A...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 15, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about statue of William Henry Harrison, dog attack and milk demand. (audio) It looks like William Henry Harrison statue in Cincinnati could be one of the next to go. Harrison once...
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Farmers making plans to attend 2020 Husker Harvest Days
Farmers and ranchers report they are going to attend the show Sept. 15-17, 2020 As states across the Midwest and nation open businesses and additional public services, farmers clearly report, via a...
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Soil health trailblazer wins World Food Prize
Scientist Rattan Lal is a pioneer in research on sequestering carbon in the soil. A leading soil scientist, Dr. Rattan Lal is the winner of the 2020 World Food Prize. The announcement was made June 11...
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Mid-season weeds present challenges
From post-harvest weed control to mid-season crop protection, decisions are needed. A cool, wet May such as Kansas experienced this year, followed by a hot June, gives weeds an advantage in fields of...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality takes an unexpected step lower
Winter wheat quality also drops, as soybean quality held steady last week. The 2020 U.S. corn crop has started the year with a faster-than-average planting pace and relatively good quality. But that...
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Why do you use corn in your livestock ration?
NCGA Farm to Virtual Fair contest hopes to engage next generation. The benefits of using corn in the feed ration is the focus of a new summer contest from the National Corn Growers Association. The...
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Planters, ag tractor tech and more farm tools
Slideshow: In this collection of new products, farmers find a diverse range of new ideas and innovations. The email inbox for an editor who covers equipment can be a treasure trove of new ideas,...
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Farm Progress America, June 16, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news of a structural change in China's swine industry Max Armstrong looks at the practice in China of relocating the livestock industry. But now the country is building large...
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U.S. ethanol arrives in Mexico
U.S. Grains Council collaborates with Mexican Association of Service Station Providers to build relationships, make sales. The U.S. Grains Council collaboration with the Mexican Association of Service...
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