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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 27, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about gas tax, house painting, a silo accident, measles and presidential campaigns. An increase in gas tax and transportation fees is being proposed in...
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Dragon-Line proves its ability to save water
Users of the mobile drip irrigation technology saw a 20% to 50% reduction in water use. Above-average rainfall has been the norm in western Kansas for the last five years, but that doesn’t mean that...
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Drills don’t float, and other adolescent lessons
On the farm, the biggest lessons often come out of the smallest moments. The look on his face said it all.Nathan, my 14-year-old, walked in the door looking like he’d lost his best friend. And like he...
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Subcommittee examines proposed NIFA, ERS relocation
Republican lawmakers solidly behind Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue, but more than 100 organizations opposed to move. The U.S. House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee held a hearing March 27 to...
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Companies partner for autonomous spreader
DOT Technology Corp., and New Leader Manufacturing will collaborate on a unit designed to work with the DOT Power Platform Autonomous tractors are getting more attention these days. Farm Progress...
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Farm Progress America, March 28, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the changing face of FFA with faster growth in urban and suburban schools Max Armstrong shares news on the growth of FFA in an interesting place: urban and suburban schools....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 27, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a lottery winner, another judgement against Roundup and Monsanto and a special fireworks display. A winning Powerball ticket was sold in Wisconsin. It was the thrid-largest...
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How many hot dogs will you eat at the ballpark this year?
Celebrate Major League Baseball opening day by sampling a new hot dog or sausage at your favorite ballpark. It’s opening day for Major League Baseball, so let’s talk about what you’ll eat at the...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 28, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the NCAA tournament, the Livestock Indemnity Program, cattle loss from flooding and head transplants. NCAA tournament action continues with three teams from the...
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Bayer loses second trial over claims Roundup causes cancer
A jury awarded compensatory damages of $5.3 million and comes as third trial over Roundup is underway. by Joel Rosenblatt and Robert BurnsonBayer AG lost a second trial over claims its Roundup weed...
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Hearing on Trump's E15 proposal Friday in Michigan
EPA rushed ethanol plan sought by farmers after Trump pledge.by Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Mario ParkerAfter President Donald Trump promised Iowa voters he would unleash high-ethanol gasoline, his...
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These machines move under their own power
Slideshow: From skid steers to tele-handlers to compact tractors, there’s plenty of variety at farm shows. When sorting a pile of products from a farm show, lining up machines with an engine can...
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Optimism for the spring planting season is washing away
Floods from the Mississippi Delta to the Dakotas have inundated roads and submerged fields. by Shruti Date Singh, Michael Hirtzer and Isis AlmeidaFor American farmers already struggling to navigate...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - March 29, 2019
China buys soybeans, Bayer loses second Roundup trial and slowing milk production among ag news of the week. Missed some news this week? Here’s seven ag stories you might have overlooked.1. Flooding...
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Farm Progress America, March 29, 2019
Max Armstrong shares news of a new way facial recognition could be used on the farm Max Armstrong offers a look at the spread of facial recognition which could be used in some interesting places. For...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 29, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about dropping interest rates, the USMCA and a new use for drones. Interest rates dropped; the biggest weekly rate drop in 10 years.With all the trade focused on China, we need to...
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Farmers say it will take years to recover from flood
USDA Under Secretary Northey visits Missouri farm to see damage, hear concerns. Thunder boomed and rain pattered on the tin roof as the amphibious eight-wheel ATV pulled back into the machine shed on...
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A look at flooding along the Missouri River
Slideshow: USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey visits family farmer. Andy Spiegel looks out at the water and shakes his head. “We’ve never had a flood this time of year. This is unknown territory for...
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China and U.S. make progress in trade talks
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held meetings in Beijing Friday. by Jeffrey Black and Jenny LeonardChinese and U.S. negotiators made “new...
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This Week in Agribusiness, March 30, 2019
Market insight, flood recovery, tire tech and a farmer with a non-farming background are featured this week.Segment 1Delaney Howell talks to farmers about its impact and how they’ll move forward.Chris...
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