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Ag groups urge border inspection funding
More than 150 ag and trade groups call on Congress to fund Agricultural Quarantine Inspection to protect U.S. agriculture. The National Pork Producers Council led a coalition of more than 150...
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Corteva Agriscience acquires full ownership of PhytoGen Seed Company
Investment targets long-term growth in cottonseed market. Corteva, Inc. today announced the company signed an agreement with J.G. Boswell Company to purchase its ownership interest in PhytoGen Seed...
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Hybrid fungicide bridges biological gap for farmers
The new product includes conventional fungicide combined with a new approach for a natural product. There’s a growing trend toward the use of biological, or natural, compounds to control pests and...
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Rejuvra herbicide approved for annual grass control
Multi-year efficacy and resulting improved native forage show promise for western areas with invasive annual grass problems. The Vegetation Management business within Bayer CropScience LP, announced...
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USMCA takes effect July 1
The updated NAFTA is expected to increase agricultural exports by $2 billion annually. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement takes effect today (July 1).The agreement modernizes the 25-year-old...
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Identify foliar corn diseases
Slideshow: Here’s a photo guide to identifying common diseases you might see in your cornfields. Leaf diseases can rob your cornfields of significant yields if left unchecked when environmental...
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U-M releases food-grade wheatgrass variety
The perennial crop can be combined with wheat products to add new food choices. Wheatgrass is packed with beneficial nutrients, which makes the crop a popular superfood. And now, more farmers will...
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Farm Progress America, July 1, 2020
Max Armstrong shares perspective on the value of infrastructure investment Max Armstrong talks about the challenge of rural roads and infrastructure. Further degradation of the highway system could...
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House committee unveils climate plan
More than 90 organizations express support for climate action plan that calls for net zero emissions by 2050. The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis unveiled a comprehensive plan, Solving...
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Coalition challenges Trump fuel efficiency rule
NFU leads challenge against EPA rule, saying it ignores health benefits of higher ethanol blends. A coalition of groups are challenging the Trump administration's recent fuel efficiency rule.The legal...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, July 1, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about surprising stock numbers, acreage and grain stock reports, a speech interrupted and no minor league baseball impact. How often do headlines surprise you? One about stocks...
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Niching up the combine market
Deere's latest move with the X9 expands combine capacity in new ways; segments buyers Note: Check out a video of the machine in action, and set to a little music, at the end of this report. Enjoy.In...
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Dairy farmers face tough choices
Less dining out means less demand for dairy, delivering a gut punch to dairy producers worldwide. By Elizabeth Rembert, Megan Durisin and Mike DorningThe world’s dairy farmers are facing an...
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Firms partner to provide warranty for ag tech
Two firms team up to explore the idea of creating programs to reduce the financial risk for adopting new technology. Farmers are working hard to boost productivity, improve performance and essentially...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, July 1, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the USMCA, hog prices, a cancelled county fair, college football and minor league baseball. The USMCA starts today.Hog prices have fallen for nearly two months.An Illinois...
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Reseeding project will use cattle grazing to restore ecosystem
Burger King, Cargill and World Wildlife Fund work to mitigate effects of climate change with new grassland restoration project. Burger King restaurants and Cargill are teaming up with World Wildlife...
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USDA forecasts record year for sunflower oil
Reports show that sunflower oil will make up 12% of global vegetable oil use this year. Sunflower oil will claim a record 12% share of the food oil market in the 2019-20 marketing year, according to...
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USDA selects K-State to create new wheat research hub
The university received $1 million to establish the new international wheat breeding innovation hub. The USDA's National Institute for Food and Agriculture has selected Kansas State University to...
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Farm Progress America, July 2, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at the hazards of stored grain, farm entrapments and one company's response Max Armstrong notes that thousands of years farmers enter grain bins, often threatening their lives....
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Remember to complete your crop acreage report
July 15 is a major deadline for most crops, but reporting deadlines vary by county and crop; check with your FSA office for details. Have you completed your crop acreage report yet? If not, time is...
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