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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 30, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the presidential debate, a peaceful protest, nursery and greenhouse benefits in CFAP2, the Ford Bronco and more. Did you make it to the end of the presidential debate last...
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Timing just right for Pence visit to Pennsylvania dairy
Slideshow: “I knew it was going to be intense, and it was,” says host-farmer Andy Bollinger. All that’s left of Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Andy Bollinger’s farm Sept. 29 are the ruts in the...
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Elanco restructures to save $100M
Company will eliminate more than 900 positions across 40 countries. Elanco Animal Health is eliminating more than 900 positions across nearly 40 countries, NASDAQ reported. The eliminated positions...
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Bayer to cut $1.8 billion
The pandemic hit its crop science business harder than expected, company said. By Nicholas ComfortBayer AG said it will eliminate 1.5 billion euros ($1.76 billion) of annual costs and may cut jobs as...
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How mild will winter be? Ask a woolly worm
The folklore surrounding the woolly worm caterpillar and weather is decades old. There are few things farmers like to talk about and speculate on more than the weather.Weather is critical to a farm’s...
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Farm Progress America, October 1, 2020
Max Armstrong shares the stories of how agriculture is pivoting in 2020 Max Armstrong talks about how 2020 has forced so many people to pivot just to keep moving ahead. One area where this is a...
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Pandemic impact on small business on display
House committee hears from small business leaders, NFU leader about how COVID-19 has impacted business. The House Small Business Committee focused on "How COVID-19 is impacting small businesses across...
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Bubble wrap for Christmas
2020 has been rough all around. Bubble wrap might help, at least at our house. This year’s kind of been a train wreck, no? Global pandemic, everything’s canceled, derecho hits the Midwest, the West is...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Oct. 1, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about chillier weather, Lake Michigan drownings, Wisconsin's record-breaking COVID deaths, Trump's Wisconsin rallies and International Coffee Day. A chillier...
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CR includes CCC funding
President signs continuing resolution that includes funding for Commodity Credit Corporation. President Trump signed a temporary, stop-gap funding measure to keep the government running through Dec....
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Bayer stock slumps after cost-cutting announced
COVID-19 has hurt demand for agricultural commodities and biofuel. By Tim LohBayer AG slumped after the agriculture and pharma giant said it would have to slash costs as the pandemic’s impact on farm...
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U.K. beef bound for U.S.
U.S. banned U.K. beef more than 20 years ago after BSE outbreak; ban lifted earlier this year. British beef is on the way to the U.S. for the first time in more than 20 years after the U.S. granted...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Oct. 1, 2020
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about accidents with deer, derecho impact on corn size, Halloween, COVID and the NFL and more. It's mating season for deer, and that translates into more...
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USDA invests over $1 million in Kansas energy projects
The energy-efficiency and renewable-energy projects are funded through USDA Rural Development. Lynne Hinrichsen, director of USDA Rural Development for Kansas, has announced two programs totaling more...
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7 families honored by DFA
Dairy Farmers of America honors members from each region for excellence. Each year, one member farm from each of Dairy Farmers of America's seven regional areas is honored for their embodiment of the...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Oct. 2, 2020
Quarterly stocks report contains surprises, hemp extension in stop-gap measure and sunset slideshow. Need a quick catch up on ag news? Here are seven stories you might have missed.1. The quarterly...
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Farm Progress America, October 2, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about what it takes to become a volunteer firefighter Max Armstrong shares insight on firefighting, noting that 75% of these first responders are volunteers. Max shares all the...
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Mental health on the farm: Never a wasted day
Weather, trade wars and pandemics create stress and strain on the farm. Here’s what you can do about it, plus what our farm kids need right now. Weather, trade wars, pandemics, global food chain...
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Pakistan increases imports of farm goods
Food inflation surges as crops in several areas have been destroyed due to heavy rains, pest attacks and locust invasions. By Ismail DilawarPakistan is on a global shopping spree for agricultural...
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Hypoxia Task Force highlights successes
Task Force members discuss the benefits of new tools and approaches to improving surface water quality. Federal and state members of the Hypoxia Task Force highlighted actions to reduce excess...
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