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This Week in Agribusiness, December 26, 2020
Max Armstrong is looking back on 2020 with a host of farm broadcasters and others to provide perspective. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max Armstrong...
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USDA looks to end FDA turf war on gene-editing livestock oversight
New proposed rule offers pathway for USDA, rather than FDA, to oversee regulatory framework for animal biotechnology. USDA is contemplating taking on regulatory oversight of food animals genetically...
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Specialists: Uptick of Med Am use in livestock is not a trend
Seasonality, herd health fluctuations and increases in respiratory issues are possible explanations. The most recent data on the sale of medically important antibiotics for food-producing animals is...
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Farm Progress America, December 28, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on the farm income picture for 2021, which will differ from 2020 Max Armstrong offers a look at insight from a CoBank economist on the farm income picture for 2021 and how...
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Farm Progress America, December 29, 2020
Max Armstrong reports on how the impact of the pandemic will continue into the New Year. Max Armstrong continues his look at the outlook for 2021 from CoBank which reports that the impact of the...
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USDA, HHS release dietary guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025
This most recent release provides the most up-to-date evidence on dietary behaviors that promote health and may help prevent chronic disease. Nutrition in America took a major step forward today with...
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Farm Progress America, December 30, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at the changing economic picture for the livestock industry Max Armstrong reports on the challenges facing the livestock industry. With corn and soymeal prices rising, swine, beef...
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Farm Progress America, December 31, 2020
Max Armstrong reports on one economic influence to watch in 2021 – The Federal Reserve Max Armstrong continues his look at the economy ahead, with the help of CoBank. One area to keep an eye on is the...
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Farm Progress America, January 1, 2021
Max Armstrong shares a look at one area that needs attention in 2021: Improving broadband access in the country Max Armstrong shares insight on one issue that became evident in 2020 – the Digital...
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MORNING-Midwest Digest, January 1, 2021
Steve Alexander sits in for Max Armstrong sharing news of a different kind of Rose Bowl, help for grain bin entrapment and backyard chickens Sitting in for Max Armstrong, Steve Alexander reports that...
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MIDDAY-Midwest Digest, January 1, 2021
Steve Alexander, sitting in for Max Armstrong, reports on an odd Rose Bowl, grain bin entrapment, closing commodity prices and one big tip For the holiday, Steve Alexander is sitting in for Max...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Jan. 2, 2021
This week is our best of edition as we share some of the interesting stories of people that we meet across the United States. Max Armstrong travels to Lundell Plastics where they build parts for...
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Farm Progress America, January 4, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at the new recently issued dietary guidelines Max Armstrong reports on reaction to the dietary guidelines, which are revised every five years. Max explains that a scientific...
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Taiwan president urges easing of beef, pork trade barriers
Requested rule changes would allow imports of pork containing ractopamine and beef from calves over 30 months of age. In August, Taiwan said it would lift restrictions on U.S. pork and beef imports,...
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Farm Progress America, January 5, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insight on an important issue facing society – antibiotic use Max Armstrong reports on antibiotics use. Four years ago, that the livestock industry instituted new rules and...
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More funds available for 2018, 2019 disaster losses
New Quality Loss Adjustment program offers additional assistance for crop and livestock producers who experienced quality losses. Just days after Congress appropriated additional disaster funds, USDA...
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Farm Progress America, January 6, 2021
Max Armstrong offers a look at a new rule from USDA concerning gene editing livestock Max Armstrong reports on the move last week by USDA to take on the regulation of gene editing in livestock. Max...
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Recognizing a quiet revolution
It was 50 years ago that Gary Vermeer created that first large round baler. That one concept was the start of a new way to make feed, and solidified the future of the company. There are many who may...
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Trump’s USDA tees up final rules ahead of transition
Official shares how USDA looks to advance some actions to implement programs ahead of the switch to next administration. Only a few weeks remain for the farmer leaders now at USDA to advance some of...
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Farm Progress America, January 7, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on the Paycheck Protection Program and how it has benefitted agriculture Max Armstrong looks at the Paycheck Protection Program, which got a boost last week from Congress. Max...
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