Great Plains Mfg. expands operations in Salina
Great Plains will purchase the Signify building in Salina when it becomes available in July 2021. Great Plains Mfg. in Salina is growing again, and in the process is sparing its hometown what could...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 18, 2020
Max Armstrong shares that there's help for farmers making the move toward organic production Max Armstrong delves into the challenge of moving from conventional to organic production, which can be...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 18, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Democratic National Convention, an African swine fever vaccine, downgraded crop ratings and Amazon office expansion. The Democratic National Convention kicked off last...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 18. 2020
Max Armstrong talks about lost grain storage in Iowa, uncertainty in the diary business and a famous "mailman" calling for support of the postal service. How will Iowa store what grain can be...
View ArticleARS scientists investigate new fuel sources
Mustard family member lesquerella holds potential as home-grown source of butanol. Agricultural Research Service scientists are eyeing lesquerella (a.k.a. Fendler's bladderpod and Yellow Top) as a...
View ArticleTrump pledges action on biofuels
President meets with farmers, residents in Iowa to talk derecho, renewable fuels. President Trump visited Iowa today, where he met with numerous farmers, Gov. Kim Reynolds and Iowa Agriculture...
View ArticleRed meat adds value to corn
New study finds red meat exports added 12% of the bushel value to U.S. corn growers in 2019. The U.S. Meat Export Federation recently updated a study on the market value of red meat exports. At an...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 19, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at a school test looking at giving students the choice of whole milk Max Armstrong shares that it's been 10 years since whole milk was allowed in schools. Max shares a...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the S&P 500, aid for those impacted by the derecho, an all-male Indy 500 race, a mascot switch and a voting slip-up. The S&P 500 closed at its highest level ever...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about capitalizing on poor word choice, crop loss in Iowa, a derecho-damaged historic tree and the Indy 500. Some Michigan companies are making money off the governor's poor choice...
View ArticleTrump calls off trade talks with China
President says, 'I don't want to talk to China right now.' By Bloomberg NewsPresident Donald Trump said he called off last weekend’s trade talks with China, raising questions about the future of a...
View ArticleImproving protein digestibility in sorghum
Crop scientists from Kansas State University identify gene codes affecting sorghum protein digestibility. Researchers in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University are trying to find...
View ArticleUSDA names new members to food safety committees
Committee members bring knowledge and interest in meat and poultry safety to advisory committee roles. USDA announced the appointment of 10 new members to the National Advisory Committee on Meat and...
View ArticleNational survey reveals farmers like cover crops
Survey documents a wide range of benefits as acreage expands. “Many U.S. farmers have turned to cover crops as part of their strategy to improve soil health while reducing input costs and maintaining...
View ArticleKansas celebrates American Wind Week as industry leader
A virtual panel of state and industry leaders touted the benefits wind energy has brought to Kansas. Kansas is once again in the spotlight for its wind energy leadership.As Kansas celebrated American...
View ArticleWhen the ramps give way
What’s a good community really worth? We found out in a big way this summer. They were loading the trailer.Just like we’d done a hundred times before. We had a couple-hour break between showmanship...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 20, 2020
Max Armstrong shares rising interest in protein consumption comes with some interesting misinformation Max Armstrong looks into new data showing that consumers want more protein. Max shares the many...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 20, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Democratic National Convention, a broadcaster's slur, Target sales and stocks and Farm Rescue. Wisconsin governor is consistent in using a favorite catch phrase at the...
View ArticleTrump says he'll change tires on the 'The Beast'
President demands boycott of Goodyear after image circulates on social media; Titan Tires issues statement in response. By Josh WingroveDonald Trump said Wednesday that he’ll change the Goodyear Tire...
View ArticleSkunk trap invented out of necessity finds market niche
Slideshow: The Skunker provides a way to trap skunks and prevent them from spraying during relocation. It’s been almost 30 years since the gagging smell of a skunk under the floor filled the mobile...
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