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Nominate farmer, retailer for commitment to stewardship
The Fertilizer Institute program recognizes those using the right fertilizer source at the right rate in the right place at the right time Nominations are due Oct. 31, 2019 for the 2020 4R Advocate...
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Labeling change ahead
EPA won't approve labels claiming glyphosate causes cancer EPA will no longer approve product labels claiming glyphosate is known to cause cancer – a claim that does not meet the labeling requirements...
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Syngenta Square has local focus
At the Farm Progress Show, Syngenta will offer smoked meats and craft beers made in central Illinois. The Syngenta Square area at the Farm Progress Show this year will include beer and smoked food...
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Silo film coming to Farm Progress Show
See the trailer for the new grain entrapment movie, and catch the Easton Corbin concert, where he’ll debut the song he wrote for the film. How does a New York filmmaker wind up making a movie about...
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Farm Progress America, August 12, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a look at how the Half Century of Progress got it start Max Armstrong offers a preview of the biggest antique equipment show – the Half Century of Progress. Max offers some...
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Bearish report swamps corn futures
Wheat, corn following market lowerUpdated: Charts added.Grain futures are sharply lower this morning, led by selling in corn following a bearish production estimate from USDA that showed farmers...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 12, 2019
Max Armstrong says the the escaped convict in Tennessee is back behind bars and the winner of the mustache contest at Sturgis. (audio) That escaped convict in Tennessee who killed administrator and...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 12, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Iowa State Fair, the Indiana State Fair and the Half Century of Progress show. (audio) The Iowa State Fair is a bit different this year. The Democratic presidential...
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Enroll in America's Farmers Grow Communities program
Winners will have donation made to local nonprofit organization of their choice Farmers may enroll in the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program through Nov. 1 for a chance to direct a $2,500...
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Interior Department makes changes to ESA rules
Changes to Endangered Species Act praised by Farm Bureau, National Cattlemen's Beef Association U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt announced changes to the Endangered Species Act this morning. He...
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Flying farmers cleared for landing
Decatur, Ill., offers top-quality facilities for farmers who want to fly in for the Farm Progress Show. If your plans are to fly in to the 2019 Farm Progress Show, Aug. 27-29 in Decatur, Ill., you’ll...
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Netherlands company banks on rising demand for tine harrows
Treffler has been offering its hydraulic tine harrows in the U.S. for three years. There is no easy way to control weeds on a farm.If you farm conventionally, herbicides are the obvious answer, but...
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Sunflower crops enter critical period
USDA report indicates sunflowers stocks will likely be tight going into the fall. USDA reported Aug. 1 that total planted sunflower acres were 2% higher than what the March intentions report...
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Young entomologist’s bug fascination finds outlet in 4-H
Ann Knoblauch, a Cheney Challenger 4-H Club member, is an expert on Kansas’ insects. Ann Knoblauch is a girl who loves bugs. She has boxes of them in her mom’s home freezer to prove it.“She’s been...
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For many cornfields, race to finish line looms
Corn Illustrated: Will this year’s crop mature in time? What’s on the line for fields that don’t make it? The most common observation among farmers when the Indiana State Fair opened Aug. 2 was “my...
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African swine fever spreads further into Eastern Europe
Cases have been reported in Serbia and Slovakia, China and other Asian nations have lost millions of hogs By Megan DurisinA deadly pig virus is spreading further in eastern Europe as the region...
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Closer look at sustainability tool for agriculture
Land O’Lakes launched the Truterra Insights Engine just a year ago, and it can change the way farmers plan for the future. There has long been a focus on sustainability in agriculture. Sometimes...
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Farm Progress America, August 13, 2019
Max Armstrong reports on changes to USDA’s plan to move two offices out of Washington, D.C. Max Armstrong looks at the changing plans by USDA to move staff from the Economic Research Service and the...
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U.S. farmers stung by tariffs now face a $3.5 billion corn loss
The decline represents a potential loss of almost $3.5 billion for U.S. farmers and is another setback for them after prices fell following the USDA’s previous acreage report. By Isis Almeida, Mike...
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13-year-old photographer’s keen eye catches detail
David Knoblauch’s photos will be on display at this year’s Kansas State Fair. David Knoblauch is one of those kids who sees a unique pattern, a strange angle and reaches for his camera.“I love trying...
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