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Plant-based protein products step up game
Hi-Tech Farming: Competition for the consumer’s palate is growing. The idea of a world without livestock may seem ludicrous to some people. However, the fact that certain consumers prefer vegetarian...
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Agronomist warns of rootworm resistance to BT varieties
Soil insecticides or beetle sprays may need to be added, even on BT varieties. In western Kansas and Nebraska and the panhandles of Texas and Oklahoma, the corn rootworm is a big problem.Over the...
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USDA AMS asks: Is there need for livestock dealer trust?
USDA AMS study will examine how livestock dealer statutory trust would affect buyer and seller behavior. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is accepting input through June 24, 2019, for a study it...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - April 26, 2019
Chinese hog farms not repopulating, role of climate change in migration and number of dairy goat herds increase. Need a quick catchup on the news? Here are seven agricultural stories you might have...
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U.S., Japanese negotiators continue trade talks
On Friday, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to meet President Donald Trump in Washington. by Yuko TakeoU.S. and Japanese negotiators began a second round of trade talks in Washington on...
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Farm Progress America, April 26, 2019
Max Armstrong remembers his recent trip to the heart of flood country and his impression of the devastation Max Armstrong offers more insight from his recent tour of flooded areas as part of his work...
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Tech focus on digital farming gets two new players
IBM and Yara International announce agreement to build new platform Rising interest in bringing more technology to agriculture is bringing diverse players to the table. IBM, with its Watson platform...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 26, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about an anhydrous accident, possible snow this weekend, unfairly drawn districts and more. Several agencies are trying to figure out what happened with the anhydrous ammonia...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 26, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the necessity and safety and accidents involving anhydrous ammonia. Farming can be a dangerous job, particularly dealing with things like fertilizer and chemicals applied to...
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This Week in Agribusiness – April 27, 2019
Max Armstrong and Mike Adams talk disaster, markets, association value and bringing in the next generation Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Max Armstrong and...
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Buyers from Morocco, Tunisia learn advantages of U.S. wheat
Cochran Fellowship Program helps promote U.S. wheat to emerging markets. Wheat buyers from Morocco and Tunisia got an up-close look at the intricacies and reliability of the U.S. grain infrastructure...
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4 reasons for uneven corn emergence
Perfect corn emergence is unlikely but you can take steps to narrow the gap. By Joel RansomAs you prepare and plant corn fields, take care to give the seedlings the best chance to emerge at the same...
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Syngenta, Nature Conservancy to promote soil health
Goal of collaboration is to test new innovations at a faster pace than either could do independently. Syngenta and The Nature Conservancy are collaborating in a new Innovation for Nature collaboration...
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Krysta Harden joins Dairy Management Inc.
Harden formerly worked for USDA and Corteva Agriscience. Former USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden has been named Executive Vice President of Global Environmental Strategy of Dairy Management...
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Farm Progress America, April 30, 2019
Max Armstrong remembers Sen. Richard Lugar and his support for farm conservation. Max Armstrong remembers Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Ind., who passed away over the weekend. Lugar was a powerful player in...
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ADM reports earnings of $233 million
WFSI results were higher year-over-year, with WILD Flavors turning in another very strong performance. Archer Daniels Midland Company reported net earnings of $233 million for the quarter ended March...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 30, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about terrorist recruiting, planting progress and Honor Flights. There's a terror-recruiting problem in Minnesota.There wasn't much done as far as planting progress in the past...
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Mulvaney says U.S. ready to walk if no China trade deal soon
President Trump's acting chief of staff says “you’ll know one way or the other in the next couple of weeks." by Saleha Mohsin and Andrew MayedaThe White House is ramping up pressure to reach a trade...
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Mulvaney talks NAFTA, USMCA
Keep NAFTA, withdraw from NAFTA, ratify USMCA all on table, Mick Mulvaney says at Milken Institute conference. by Justin Sink and Jenny LeonardWhite House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney raised...
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Husker Harvest Days to add International Visitors Center
2019 Husker Harvest Days is Sept. 10-12 near Grand Island, Nebraska. Husker Harvest Days and Nebraska’s Gov. Pete Ricketts, Department of Economic Development and Department of Agriculture have joined...
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