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Helping piglets recover from travel stress
USDA ARS researchers examine use of amino acid L-glutamine as alternative to antibiotics. Agricultural Research Service scientists are investigating using the naturally occurring amino acid known as...
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5 appointed to National Pork Board
The National Pork Board uses checkoff dollars to develop new markets, conduct research and promote pork. Five people have been appointed to serve three-year terms on the National Pork Board.The...
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Diversity means business on New York farm
From vegetables to on-farm events, the de Graffs are finding outlets for more business. By Deborah Jeanne SergeantVariety is the spice of life. For some farmers, it's the key to viability.Dick de...
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Cattle under threat as bovine anaplasmosis re-emerges
Vector-borne anaplasmosis can be spread by ticks, flies and repeat use of tools. Bovine anaplasmosis, a vector-borne bacterial infection that causes often-fatal illness in cattle, is re-emerging as a...
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Mounting flood damage demands full attention
It’s time to get serious about the national emergency created by weather. Almost half the counties in Kansas — 47 or 105 — are included in Gov. Laura Kelly’s newest disaster declaration. The governor...
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Cause of variable N response hard to pin down
Corn Corner: There can be more questions than answers regarding why you didn’t see the yield expected from a specific nitrogen program. We sidedressed 120 pounds of liquid nitrogen injected into the...
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JBS invests in Grand Island plant
The 107,000-square foot expansion is expected to be completed in 2021. JBS USA is investing $95 million in an expansion at its Grand Island, Nebraska, beef processing plant. The project includes...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 30, 2019
Max Armstrong shares an interesting challenge of abundance facing food banks Max Armstrong looks at the challenge of USDA’s distribution of surplus commodities to food banks which is a challenge. The...
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China puts U.S. soybean purchases on hold
Trade war, African swine fever outbreak is curtailing demand. by Bloomberg NewsChina, the world’s largest soybean buyer, has put purchases of American supplies on hold after the trade war between...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 30, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a trooper saving a child, grain market slips and a foul ball hitting a child, but offering hope. A Michigan State Patrol officer saved a child who had wandered out in the...
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Pat Roberts will not seek re-election
As chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, Roberts played a key role in passing 2018 Farm Bill. U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, 82, announced Jan. 4 he will not seek re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2020.U.S....
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This Week in Agribusiness – Dec. 29, 2018
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong wrap up 2018 with a look back; and a conversation with Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 27, 2018
Max Armstrong shares insight from the Secretary of Agriculture on a proposed office relocation for two divisions Max Armstrong looks further at a move by USDA to relocate two key offices. Max looks at...
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This Week in Agribusiness, 2018 Christmas Special
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong celebrate the holidays with a special edition of This Week in Agribusiness including a visit to Frankenmuth, Mich. where they celebrate Christmas all year round. Part...
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NCGA announces 2018 Yield Contest winners
The 18 winners in six production categories had verified yields averaging more than 349 bushels per acre. With improved seed varieties, advanced production techniques and innovative growing practices,...
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This Week in Agribusiness – Dec. 15, 2018
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong look back on a very busy week in U.S. agriculture Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong open...
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Farm Progress America, May 31, 2019
Max Armstrong shares news of a virtual event offering information and insight for the hog industry Max Armstrong looks at the upcoming first-ever Global Hog Industry Virtual Conference sponsored by...
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Trump to impose 5% tariff on Mexican goods
The tariff would take effect June 10 in retaliation for migrants entering U.S. by Jenny Leonard and Shawn DonnanPresident Donald Trump vowed to impose a 5% tariff on Mexican goods until that country...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 31, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about interest rates, corn production estimates and corn prices, college enrollment and the 2020 presidential election. Is it possibly the fed could lower interest rates?How low...
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Trump administration allows year-round sale of E15
Changes also made to RIN market. E15 will be sold year-round, following action taken today by the Trump administration. In addition, the administration made changes to the renewable identification...
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