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Economic outlook improves for dairy, livestock producers
Farm Credit board receives quarterly economic report The Farm Credit Administration board received a quarterly report on economic issues affecting agriculture, together with an update on the financial...
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Farm Progress America, June 17, 2019
Max Armstrong takes a deeper look at the 2019 planting season Max Armstrong looks back on the planting season, his 45th, noting the bulk of spring crops got planted. However, this was a season unlike...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about distracted driving laws, grain prices, an outage at Target and Lake Michigan fishing. Another state has passed a distracted driving law.A Colorado State Trooper was killed...
View ArticleK-State gluten-free research growing
Kathryn Deschenes, a master’s degree student in food science at Kansas State University, has a personal interest in improving the quality of gluten-free products on the market. Kathryn Deschenes, a...
View ArticleGreat Plains expands its Nutri-Pro line
Great Plains, based in Salina, has come out with new models in its Nutri-Pro Nutrient Application Systems configured to 20-inch row spacing. By P.J. GriekspoorGreat Plains, based in Salina, has come...
View ArticleIt’s a good year to have Total Weather Insurance
Farmers who decided to invest this year in added protection against weather losses by taking out a Total Weather Insurance policy with The Climate Corp. will soon be getting some big checks. By P.J....
View ArticleNo-screen grain cleaning debuts
At a small booth in the next-to-last row of the outdoor exhibits at this year’s 3i Show in Dodge City, a relatively new company, AYGlobal, conducted perhaps the quietest North American launch of a new...
View ArticleBad year for rust, good year for the aerial applicators
By P.J. GRIEKSPOORAn invasion of a new strain of stripe rust that affected top varieties believed to be resistant to rust presents a challenge that likely has knocked off some of the yield potential of...
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New app offers advanced plant knowledge
Bayer launches a virtual tool that allows you to grow a plant anywhere and learn about crop protection tools. The smartphone and tablet have become an essential part of the daily lives of many in...
View ArticleTips on long-term grain storage
With a record crop and low prices, some farmers will need to store corn beyond July this year. “The 2015 corn crop had excellent quality and should store exceptionally well, if you manage the stored...
View ArticleFine-tune your tillage plan
Before setting out to till fields black after harvesting corn and soybeans this fall, you should think ahead about making the best seedbed for planting next spring, advises Kevin Kimberley. By DAN...
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Farm Progress America, June 18, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some history of custom harvesting Max Armstrong talks about custom harvesting and the work that’s started for the U.S. wheat crop. Max tells the story of workers who usually start...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about interest rates, wheat harvest and a warehouse collapse. What will the fed do with interest rates? The case for cutting them is stronger now than this spring.The wheat harvest...
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Research defines what people like about potatoes
The researchers hope to help producers and companies define what drives consumer choice. Hey spud lovers, have you given any thought to the sensory experience of potato-eating?Well, listen up: There’s...
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Survey offers snapshot of farm market actions
FarmLogs gets insight on how producers look at risk management for their farms, and it finds opportunities. It’s simple: Farmers aren’t fans of risk management. Of course, there are the exceptions who...
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Pig Welfare Symposium to provide hands-on experience
Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about low-stress pig handling, foreign animal disease preparation, Day-1 pig care and other topics. Registration is now open for the National Pork...
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Raising Guernsey cows presents both promise, challenge
USDA’s John Cole discussed the state of the breed at the World Guernsey Conference. Guernsey cows are a unique breed in U.S. dairy.Besides their docile temperament, Guernsey cows are known for...
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African swine fever is surging across Vietnam
Vietnam may have to declare state of emergency to deal with disease that's forced culling of 2.5 million hogs since February By Mai Ngoc Chau and Jason GaleA state of emergency may be necessary in...
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AEM solicits partners to cultivate next generation workforce
Association of Equipment Manufacturers celebrates 125th anniversary by issuing five $10k grants The Association of Equipment Manufacturers is issuing five $10,000 grants to non-profit organizations...
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Immigration reform among Organic Farmers Association policy priorities
Policy platform also includes support for beginning farmers, streamlined crop insurance and funding for organic research The Organic Farmers Association has set its 2019 policy platform. Organic...
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