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7 ag stories you might have missed this week - Dec. 28, 2018
Robots in agriculture, hemp in farm bill and weed resistance to herbicide among news of the week. Need a quick catch-up on the news? Here are seven agricultural stories you might have missed this...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 28, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about a man charged with murder, traders in the dark, an evergreen virus and security fatigue. Authorties in Michigan are holding a 20-year-old man for murder charges.Traders have...
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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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Sorghum industry enters 2019 with full-fledged optimism
After a challenging 2018 for sorghum on multiple fronts, 2019’s outlook seems positive. Looking back on 2018, I couldn’t be more proud of the U.S. sorghum industry. The last 12 months have been the...
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Nominate a professional for Borlaug CAST Communication Award
Nominations accepted through Feb. 4, 2019, for award that carries on legacy of Dr. Norman Borlaug. Nominations for the 2019 Borlaug CAST Communication Award will be accepted through Feb. 4, 2019. The...
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USDA AMS reflects on 2018 accomplishments
Merger, expanding market access and purchasing commodities among highlights of 2018. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service released an overview of the agency’s accomplishments in 2018 on Dec....
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Cargill to sell malt business to Boortmalt
The transaction involves 15 facilities across four continents. Cargill intends to sell its malt business to Axéréal’s malt subsidiary, Boortmalt. The transaction involves the global malt business,...
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Market Facilitation Program signup ends Jan. 15
Farmers who lost revenue to trade disruptions from tariffs have until mid-January to apply. An important deadline is coming up on Jan. 15 for farmers who need to sign up for the Market Facilitation...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 31, 2018
Max Armstrong looks at one area where the partial government shutdown is impacting agriculture Max Armstrong shares insight on how the commodity markets are being impacted by the partial government...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 31, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about a death by lion, NFL wins, the Brazilian soybean crop and health rankings by state. A woman was killed by a lion at a game park in North Carolina. She was from Indiana. A big...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 31, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about a no-travel warning, government shutdown impact on farmers, no CME trading and American flags at full staff. There's a no-travel warning for the stretch of Interstate 29...
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Democrats plan to pass bill Thursday to fund government
The partial government shutdown is an unwelcome gift for the new Congress, which opens Jan. 3 with the House and Senate politically split. by Erik WassonHouse Democrats will use their new majority...
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7 appointed to National Honey Board
Members will serve three-year terms. Seven people have been appointed by Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to serve on the National Honey Board.Members and alternates newly appointed to serve...
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35 appointed to Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
The board is authorized by the Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985 and has 99 members. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has appointed 35 members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research...
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Researcher identifies proteins that influence how plants use nitrogen
Discovery opens potential to reduce amount of nitrogen farmers would need to apply to maximize yield. ARS Plant, Soil and Nutrition Research Laboratory molecular biologist Doreen Ware and her team...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 1, 2018
Max Armstrong takes on the challenge of facing tough times over the winter Max Armstrong digs into a topic that’s tough to deal with – the challenges some face at the start of the new year. Max shares...
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Midwest Digest-1-1-19
Max Armstrong shares lottery info, a look at new laws for 2019 and an interesting tactic for catching a copper thief Max Armstrong shares the news of the rising value of the Mega Millions lottery....
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Special report: Looking back on 2018
In a special audio broadcast, Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson review the year, and look ahead For agriculture, 2018 was an event-filled time. From challenging weather, to trade issues, farmers saw a...
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Farm Progress America, Jan. 2, 2018
Max Armstrong looks at the challenge of sharing agriculture’s story Max Armstrong shares his insight on the importance of farmers reaching out to consumers, and while it sounds like “new” information...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 2, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about oil production, aviation accidents, corn and soybean price changes from a year ago, and the passing of an inspirational college student. A trivia question: What country...
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