Farm Progress America, Jan. 10, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on the use of contracts in ag marketing Max Armstrong looks at how contracts are used in agriculture. They work in several ways on both sides of the transaction. Max looks...
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Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about unconstitutional laws, an arrest for providing food, a mold disruption and more. Iowa passed a law in 2012 making it illegal to get a farm job for...
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Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about impacts of the government shutdown, a changed facility plan for TruShrimp and Tyler Trent. The government shutdown is starting to impact breweries and...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, Jan. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight into one provision of the new farm bill that could boost trade to Cuba Max Armstrong looks at a key market that’s close, but not open – Cuba. The new farm bill may open...
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Max Armstrong talks about a weekend winter storm, Jayme Closs being found, the 100th annual AFBF meeting and Donald Trump support. A winter storm system will carry a storm from Kansas to the east...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the disappearance and rescue of Wisconsin girl, Jayme Closs. Can you imagine the emotion in Barron County, Wis., this week when Jayme Closs was found alive? Authorities and...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, January 12, 2019
Max Armstrong and Steve Bridge report on happenings in D.C., Montana, Wisconsin and beyond. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through all show parts once you start.Max Armstrong and Steve...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, Jan. 14, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight on the rising investment in ag technology Max Armstrong looks at a recent report noting the investment in technology that will reshape traditional industries, including...
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Max Armstrong talks about January temps today, a state trooper killed on the road over the weekend and Zippy Duvall with President Trump. It's a cold January morning over some fresh snow over the...
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Max Armstrong talks about economic sentiment, farmer grumbles at the AFBF annual convention, Jayme Closs' return home and a helping hand for a football player. How do you feel about your economic...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, Jan. 15, 2019
Max Armstrong shares changes happening for the largest stock show in the world Max Armstrong shares a look at the National Western Stock Show, which has been going on since 1906. It has grown into the...
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Max Armstrong talks about high blood pressure, Donald Trump's speech to AFBF members and a senator's hernia surgery. It's estimated that 103 million adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. More...
View ArticleWhat's with the 20% cubes?
If you're supplementing protein, the best buy is usually something with higher protein. Do the math. About once a month this winter I've traveled more than an hour to Stillwater Milling Co. in...
View ArticleNew pasture herbicide coming soon
Corteva Agriscience submits new pasture herbicide to EPA and expects registration this year. Corteva Agriscience, Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, submitted a new herbicide for broadleaf weed...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 15, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Ohio governor swearing in, Steve King, the Jayme Closs kidnapping, dairy farm loss and quarterback age. The swearing in for public is often done placing a hand on the...
View ArticleMy awakening to food quality and farming techniques
City girl grows up, marries farm boy, blends a new knowledge base By Leanne FuchsI was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then at the age of 2 my family moved to Lexington, Kentucky. To this day...
View ArticleWhat is the Natural Model? Part II
Seven key ideas about land management can help you recalibrate your paradigms. Ray Bannister of eastern Montana has studied natural model principles for better than 40 years and so he has some wisdom...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on a new study providing a comprehensive look at food allergies Max Armstrong looks into the rising concern about food allergies. Max looks at a recent study showed that...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the upcoming snowstorm impact, commodity prices and trade talks, and the celebration of life for an Iowa farm broadcaster. The weekend could bring a snowstorm to the Midwest,...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the USDA recalling 2,500 workers for a three-day window, and pays tribute to a longtime farm broadcaster from Iowa. The USDA is recalling workers while the shutdown continues...
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