Trump administration adopts nationwide fuel economy rules
Rule expected to spark legal battle between federal government and California The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. EPA moved toward...
View Article29 orgs call for Internal Revenue Code revisions
Organizations say IRS interpretation could impair ability to use cash accounting method Twenty-nine agricultural associations and businesses are calling for the repeal of an IRS opinion they say...
View ArticleMore funny farm memes
Need a laugh? These farm-related memes should help. Laugh with us as you wait to start harvest, sit in line at the elevator or just need a break from all the heavy things in life. This collection of...
View ArticleAg secretaries push for USMCA passage
USMCA will create new market access opportunities for U.S. dairy, poultry and egg exports to Canada.In a unified, bipartisan effort, current and previous agriculture secretaries -- including current...
View ArticleLittle Jerusalem Badlands State Park opens Oct. 12
Two trails and scenic overlooks allow visitors to enjoy views of dramatic chalk rock formations. The wait is finally over.The Nature Conservancy and Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks & Tourism...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about global strike marches, livestock industry reports and a mosquito-transmitted illness. Thousands of high school students plan to skip school tomorrow to attend global strike...
View ArticleFace-to-face talks resume between China, U.S.
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says Trump administration is pressing for a wide range of deep economic reforms in China By Sarah McGregor and Jenny LeonardTrade negotiators from the U.S. and China...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Sept. 20, 2019
Chinese delegation to visit U.S. farms, USDA changes hog slaughter rules and fish farming in the ocean among news of the week Missed some ag news this week? Here are seven stories to catch up you.1. A...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks farm safety and children on the farm Max Armstrong looks at data during the National Farm Safety and Health Week with an eye toward the dangers on the farm for children. According...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Cubs and Cardinals, a buggy accident, support for USMCA and a capable pilot. The Cubs and Cardinals played their September series.An Amish buggy was hit on the road in...
View ArticleTrump tries to make peace between refiners, biofuel producers
Trump says making a deal between oil and biofuel interests is more difficult than dealing with Taliban By Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer A. Dlouhy and Mario ParkerPresident Donald Trump on Thursday...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the oil market, a deadline extension for the dairy program and the Harvest Heroes program. After last week's middle east attack, the oil market has been impacted. But it's...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness – September 21, 2019
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong talk trade, markets, technology and farm safety Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong are...
View ArticleChinese delegation cancels visit to U.S. heartland
Cancellation comes after Trump says he's not interested in 'partial deal' with China By Mike Dorning, Jordan Fabian and Mario ParkerA Chinese trade delegation canceled a planned visit to farms in the...
View ArticleCelebrating a milestone with a new machine
New Holland launches latest edition of new combine, marks 45 years with twin-rotor We don’t often discuss a new machine launch in this column. The aim here is to pique your interest in new ideas or...
View ArticleEditors tap favorite products from Farm Progress Show
Slideshow: Four Farm Progress editors highlight new, innovative products. By Farm Progress staffAgricultural companies continue to churn out new products at an amazing rate. At the 2019 Farm Progress...
View ArticleNew choice for combating SDS enters market
Syngenta receives registration for Saltro seed treatment to fight sudden death syndrome in soybeans. The buzz in the Syngenta display at farm shows this fall centered around Saltro, a new seed...
View ArticleSwineTech, BinSentry win innovation award
Startups win Thrive Midwest Challenge and opportunity to present at Forbes’ Under 30 Summit Iowa-based startup SwineTech and Canadian-based startup BinSentry are winners of the Thrive Midwest...
View ArticleReport spotlights Sheridan County climate effort
Slideshow: The How We Respond report highlights 18 communities across the U.S. and their responses to climate change. Most Kansas farmers, especially those who follow water issues, are familiar with...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 23, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at insights on agriculture from the Beige Book from the Federal Reserve Max Armstrong offers some insight on the latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve, which looks at several...
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