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COVID-19’s unexpected legacy: New ways to engage, connect
Sorghum Focus: Farmers are conversing in new ways for real-time engagement during the pandemic. The last few months have brought a lot of changes to the U.S. From changes in the way business is...
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$462 million invested in water infrastructure
USDA funding 161 projects that benefit 467,000 residents in 44 states. USDA is investing $462 million to modernize drinking water and wastewater infrastructure across rural America.“Upgrading the...
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2020 grain drying season looking normal
Farmers and propane suppliers are encouraged to prepare now to be sure tanks are filled when needed. Looking forward to harvest? The Propane Education and Research Council has good news. The council...
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USDA crop progress: Soybean quality picks up another point
Corn quality holds steady through the week ending August 2. For the second straight week, analysts expected USDA to hold corn and soybean quality ratings steady when it released its latest batch of...
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2 tech firms partner to allow farmer data sharing
The Climate Corporation can now share information into the WinField United data silo. The partnership offers farmers more management information. There’s a simple fact about all these great ag tech...
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3 things to consider when purchasing cover crops
Be sure to ask questions because planting cover crops requires doing your homework. Producers should be looking at three things when it comes to making cover crop seed purchase decisions:What is the...
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Max Armstrong offers more history of the American Soybean Assciation, celebrating its 100th anniversary Max Armstrong continues his look at the beginnings of the American Soybean Association. Today,...
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Smithfield defends its pandemic response
America’s meat and poultry plants one of the hardest-hit sectors during COVID-19 pandemic. By Elizabeth Rembert and Mike DorningOne of America’s food giants is taking to the media to defend its...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 4, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about face mask quality, a shooting anniversary, China corn purchases, the Missouri primary and transpotainment vehicles in Nashville. Have you wondered about how protective your...
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Ag Economy Barometer stable in July 2020
Producers are less worried about COVID-19 than in March, but the new coronavirus has changed their buying habits.The Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose one point in July 2020 to a...
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Comment on proposed organic enforcement rule
USDA says the rules will standardize organic certificates, increase inspector qualifications and strengthen fraud prevention. USDA will publish a new proposed rule to expand the National Organic...
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Elanco closes acquisition of Bayer Animal Health
The acquisition strengthens Elanco's Innovation, Portfolio and Productivity strategy. Elanco Animal Health Incorporated has closed the acquisition of Bayer Animal Health. The transaction is valued at...
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ADM's earnings powered by nutrition division
Consumers load up on products containing probiotics to boost immune systems to ward off COVID-19. By Isis AlmeidaArcher-Daniels-Midland Co., one of the world’s top agricultural commodity traders, is...
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ServiTech, Dairyland Labs partner for feed science
The partnership will give both beef and dairy customers access to quality feed analysis services. ServiTech Inc. and Dairyland Laboratories have announced a strengthened laboratory partnership for...
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Digging into John Deere product updates
Operations Center, 7R and 8R updates offer a range of features and opportunities. Continuous improvement is a kind of mantra for most businesses, and that's true for John Deere as well. That sometimes...
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Farm Progress America, August 5, 2020
Max Armstrong shares more history from the American Soybean Association including when the checkoff started Max Armstrong shares details of the celebration of the American Soybean Association 100th...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 5, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about mystery seeds, the phase one China deal, primary elections, a fan-less race and more. State ag officials are urging the USPS to stop delivering the mystery seeds.Our phase...
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Mystery seed identification begins
USDA identifies seeds as vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, fruits and weeds; recipients urged to mail to authorities. An Arkansas man who planted the "mystery seeds" he received in the mail said the...
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Turn trees into money without cutting them down
The carbon credit market is expanding, offering new income opportunity for farmlands. A chat with Chandler Van Voorhis is an energetic ride through the history of building a carbon credit-based...
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Student manual helps youth be safe on the farm
Manual provides information on what youth can expect when working on a farm, agricultural hazards and more. At least 33 children are seriously injured in an agriculture-related incident each day and...
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