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U.S., China working on multiple MOUs
No breakthrough expected during this week's trade talks in Washington, but Trump may extend March 1 deadline. by Jenny LeonardU.S. and Chinese negotiators are working on multiple memorandums of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about train travel, major mail theft, China growing more soybeans and hairless thieves stealing hairdryers. Amtrak is trying to increase train travel by introducing shorter...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 21, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at what it takes to start a new FFA chapter. Max Armstrong shares the diversity of what is today’s FFA. With more than 8,000 chapters, there’s a wide range of work being done in...
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FDA sitting on gene editing development; USDA needs to oversee
FDA oversight will treat any gene-edited animal as a living animal drug — and every farm raising them as a drug manufacturing facility. The development of gene editing for livestock is currently...
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China proposes to buy $30 billion more in U.S. ag products
The offer part of memoranda of understanding under discussion by U.S. and Chinese negotiators in Washington. by Bloomberg NewsChina is proposing that it could buy an additional $30 billion a year of...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Feb. 22, 2019
Low commodity prices expected to continue, African swine fever detected in Vietnam and Shark Tank coming to Nebraska. Need a quick catch-up on agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories you...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 21, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about hospital ID bracelets, a murderer caught, a beer company at Commodity Classic and inappropriate cheer team awards. A new method of identification for hospital patients is...
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Master Farmer Extra: Meet the McCarty family
Tom and Judy McCarty came to Kansas to find room to grow their family operation. Tom and Judy McCarty had a hard decision to make as a new century dawned.The family farm in Pennsylvania where Tom grew...
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Want higher profits? Drop soybean seeding rates
A three-year study found that yields and profits were lower in more heavily seeded plots. By Deborah Jeanne SergeantPlanting more soybean seeds per acre should lead to better profitability, but that's...
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New tractors, seeder and tech
John Deere adds to its 6R Series, releases a new seeder and beefs up tech for its Gen 4 displays. Winter farm show season is a time when companies can make major announcements and show off their...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, Feb 22, 2019
Max Armstrong shares the story of an FFA Jacket program Max Armstrong wraps up his look at FFA Week with the story of one member who is working on a program that helps make sure every FFA member gets...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Feb. 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Chicago police and Jussie Smollett, Steve King's run for congress, trade talks and tax refunds. Chicago police are unhappy with Jussie Smollett's racially charged...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Feb. 22, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about speed limits, Western Farm Show, a GoFundme effort and a gun at an elementary school. Some state lawmakers are calling for an increase in speed limits. Officials of the...
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This Week in Agribusiness, February 23, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson take in news on the USDA Ag Outlook Form, trade with China and introduce award-winning young farmers. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts...
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Launching a new tractor tech platform
New Holland debuts the latest version of its Genesis tractor, which is centered on innovation. It seems like it wasn’t long ago that New Holland rolled out its Genesis brand, when in fact it has been...
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When corn plants make key decisions for yield
Corn Illustrated: Yield is determined during five distinct growth stages. Learn more by clicking through this slideshow. It’s a well-known fact that corn is one of the most efficient crop plants for...
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Trade negotiations continue
Soybean growers hopeful a resolution soon reached. President Trump is extending the March 1 deadline for U.S. and Chinese negotiators to reach a trade pact before raising tariffs from 10% to 25% on...
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Raise your invasive species awareness
Webinars planned during National Invasive Species Awareness Week. Tired of seeing invasive species invading your field, woodlot or lake? There are several educational events planned during the 20th...
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John Deere trains employees at remote Florida facility
Four years ago, John Deere began sending its dealers and salespeople (and sometimes customers) from around the country to this vast mix of wetlands and grass prairies. Off Highway 528, turn right on...
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Farm Progress America, Feb 26, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some history on a group focused on sorghum Max Armstrong offers some insight on the National Sorghum Producers, which has been at work for more than 60 years to promote the crop....
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