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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the autumnal equinox, a vaping death, pork imports in China and a motorcade on Mackinac island. Fall has officially arrived.A St. Louis man has died from vaping.China's pork...
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The case for short cornstalks
Researchers are breeding and bioengineering shorter corn plants for the future. Calvin Treat knows of an idea that will revolutionize and transform the future of crop production, if only it can...
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New soybean tech here now or in pipeline
Pioneer marketing lead discusses new technologies for soybeans. Armed with full approvals for soybeans in the Enlist E3 weed control system, Corteva Agriscience expects full launch of this...
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Gray leaf spot still disease to watch in 2019
Corn Illustrated: Some tar spot and southern rust were reported, but gray leaf spot was more prevalent. Tar spot received lots of headlines leading up to 2019, and rightfully so. The disease is...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about winning sports teams, farm income and off-farm income projections and holiday travel shopping. It was a good weekend for sports teams in Kansas and Wisconsin.Farm income is...
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Kansas State University opens lab for testing hemp
Levels of delta9-HTC and CBD important for growers to know to legally market crop. Researchers at Kansas State University's Olathe campus are helping Kansas hemp growers clear the smoke when it comes...
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USDA crop progress: Corn quality jumps two points higher
Soybean quality steady for the week ending September 22 Analysts had expected USDA to hold steady its corn and soybean quality ratings in its most recent crop progress report, out Monday afternoon....
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System pulls tech control into one place
Valley 365 brings together a dashboard approach for managing an entire farm’s systems. Irrigation companies have long looked at ways to remotely manage systems. The advent of early cellphones and...
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Farm Progress America, September 24, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at tractor travel and work on a new land speed record Max Armstrong talks speed matters as farmers work to cover more ground as more tractors go faster to help producers get from...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about USDA moves, corn harvest, an alligator in Illinois and a cattle herd at a local brewery. The USDA is moving some workers to Kansas City, but not sure which state yet.The corn...
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China grants waivers to buy U.S. soybeans
Chinese Vice Premier Liu He is planning for talks with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in early October By Brendan MurrayChina’s latest gesture of goodwill in its trade war with the U.S....
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Crop nutrient startup announces major expansion
Anuvia, which turns ag waste into fertilizer, to expand production using a Mosaic facility in Plant City, Fla. In agriculture, startup companies are appearing almost daily. A few years ago, Anuvia...
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$144 million invested in rural water infrastructure in 25 states
USDA investing in 45 projects through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program USDA is investing $144 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 25 states.“Modern and reliable water...
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6 lessons about weed control learned in 2019
This specialist says some situations you saw this year can help you improve weed control next year. Mike Koenigs says the issues many producers faced with weed control and other challenges in 2019...
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Scout from your office with today’s technology
Various technologies make remote scouting a reality. When you’re in charge of an entire Midwest state for your company, that’s a lot of territory to cover. Mike Koenigs finds he can’t be everywhere at...
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Great weather, new events boost state fair attendance
More than 337,400 people attended the 2019 state fair, an increase of 3% over 2018. Blue skies, along with new programming centered on celebrating Kansas, helped boost Kansas State Fair attendance by...
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Check out the finalists in tractor restoration competition
See before and after pictures of tractors from the 12 finalists The finalists for the 2019 Delo Tractor Restoration Competition have been announced.The finalists: Ben Anderson, Spring Valley, WI:...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the USDA office move, corn harvest and animals in unusual places. Will the USDA be moving to Kansas City, KS, or Kansas City, MO?Corn harvest has started, albeit behind...
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China may import more soybean meal from Brazil
Opening the door to Brazilian meal would follow a similar arrangement with Argentina By Bloomberg NewsChina is considering allowing imports of Brazilian soybean meal as the top pork-consuming nation...
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Farm Progress America, September 25, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight on an update to the ag-focused Chapter 12 bankruptcy provision Max Armstrong shares insight on the new Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy code that was aimed at helping farmers...
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