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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 1, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about another State Trooper killed, commodity prices and planting intentions and flood damage ramifications. Yet another Illinois State Trooper was hit and killed while on duty....
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CoBank report finds slowing economic growth
The latest Quarterly Rural Economic Review states world economic growth will likely average between 3% to 3.5%. The latest Quarterly Rural Economic Review from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Division...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 1, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about I29 and flood damage, an airplane software mishap, milk consumption and secretary of ag travels. It may be two weeks yet before I29 is open in western Iowa. It's unusual for...
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K-State faculty, students honored at dairy science event
Thirteen undergraduates attended, with eight presenting research at the Midwest event. The American Society of Animal Science and American Dairy Science Association presented awards to several Kansas...
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MOU recognizes multi-year effort to build relationships
Joint investment by Missouri Corn and the Regional Livestock Pork Producers Union of Sonora facilitates DDGS trade. The U.S. Grains Council, the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and the Regional...
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2019 DFA Accelerator participants announced
7 companies will participate in program that mentors entrepreneurs in ag tech and dairy food products. Seven companies will participate in the 2019 DFA Accelerator program. These seven companies will...
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Farm Progress America, April 2, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight into a move to relocate two USDA divisions out of Washington, D.C. Max Armstrong looks into the move by the Trump Administration to relocate the Economic Research Service...
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Disaster aid in limbo
Flood, wildfire and hurricane disaster aid tied up in battle over relief for Puerto Rico. by Erik WassonSenate Democrats blocked a $13.5 billion Republican disaster aid bill, contending it lacks...
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GHG emissions from ethanol 39% lower than gasoline
USDA study says improvements at ethanol refineries and on-farm conservation practices reduce GHG emissions. A USDA study finds greenhouse gas emissions from corn-based ethanol are about 39% less than...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 2, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about regulatory impact on pipeline spills, vegetarian burgers, the wheat crop and honoring a fallen policeman. A regulatory agency needs to take another look at plans to deal with...
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NCGA offers BMPs to protect bees
BMPs identify potential effects at each stage of corn production and recommend mitigation. A new list of best management practices to protect bees and other pollinators in and around cornfields is...
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Will Trump close the U.S.-Mexican border?
Updated: American Farm Bureau Federation weighs in, saying their members support border security. USA Today reported President Trump toning down his rhetoric on closing the border Tuesday afternoon,...
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Agencies collaborate to lead on food waste reduction
What strategies are you using to be sure there is #nowastedfood at your house? The EPA, USDA and FDA are calling for greater collaboration with public, private and nonprofit partners to educate and...
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Bill to promote Sen. Bob Dole to grade of colonel passes Congress
Promoting Sen. Dole to colonel honors his military heroism during World War II. The U.S. Congress has passed and sent to the president’s desk legislation that will promote former Kansas U.S. Sen. Bob...
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Farm Progress America, April 3, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a move by Congress increase regulation on checkoff spending Max Armstrong offers a look by Congress to look into checkoff programs again. The move called the “Opportunities for...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about car sales, producer financial sentiment, a North Dakota company tragedy, Chicago's election and shoe donations. Most major automakers reported car sales down for the first...
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Progress in trade talks, but deal remains elusive
Trade talks underway between U.S. and China in Washington. by Enda Curran and Saleha MohsinPresident Donald Trump’s top economic adviser touted progress in high-level talks with China, but cautioned...
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Trump takes to Twitter to warn 'if no action, border . . . will close'
Trump dials back his threat to close U.S.-Mexico border on Tuesday, but renews it on Wednesday. by Mike DorningU.S. auto production would grind to a halt in a week, while pork producers and dairy...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 3, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about changes in the freight rail system, as well as the super tornado outbreak forty-five years ago. The freight rail system may be changing, scheduling railroad departures....
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As floodwaters recede, problems arise
Disaster funding at impasse in Congress, but there's no federal program to help farmers who lost stored grain. Congress is at an impasse over disaster funding for Midwest floods, Hurricanes Florence...
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