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There’s nothing simple about school
There are math lessons to be learned, and shared, from the cattle business You have probably noticed that this week was “Teacher Appreciation Week.” I hated school growing up as a kid, and as a...
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Ag groups encouraged by agriculture’s role in 30x30 plan
Private landowners will be closely watching how Biden administration looks to collaborate on working lands and private lands. The Biden administration outlined ideas May 6 in achieving the nationwide...
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EPA administrator won’t return to Obama-era WOTUS rule
Administrator Regan promises stakeholder engagement with farmers to determine new waters of the U.S. rule. In a hearing in the House of Representatives, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator...
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Agtech investment keeps on rolling
The Around Farm Progress podcast gains insight on the money that keeps pouring into the industry – and it hasn't slowed at all. The pandemic has caused a fair share of financial woes across the...
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This Week in Agribusiness, May 8, 2021
Featured this week: planting, livestock market, bee hive technology, Mental Health Awareness and more. Mike Wilson, Executive Editor – Farm Futures joins Mike Pearson to talk planting. Mike shares his...
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FFA Chapter Tribute: Ethan Hyers
Mike Pearson talks with Georgia FFA State Southern VP, Ethan Hyers. Mike Pearson continues to salute the FFA programs across the country and this week talks with Georgia FFA State Southern VP, Ethan...
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Farm Progress America, May 10, 2021
Max Armstrong talks about drought growth in the U.S., and its impact on California produce production. Max Armstrong revisits the California drought, as more of the U.S. is impacted by drought. The...
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Bill lifts cover crop penalties for grazing, animal feed
Crop insurance penalty eliminated for farmers who plant cover crops for animal feed or livestock grazing in response to extreme weather events. Farmers who plant certain cover crops on prevent plant...
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Slaughter capacity limits fed cattle markets
A look at capacity constraints in the steer and heifer beef packing plants. Most of the U.S. beef packing infrastructure was built in the 1980s. Cattle inventories in the decade of the 1980s averaged...
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Farm Progress America, May 11, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insight into facial recognition use on ranches. Max Armstrong says there's long been a problem with RFID tags. Bryan Elliot, ranch manager in Montana, was convinced there's a more...
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Robust demand for protein as pandemic ebbs
Tyson expects fiscal full-year revenue of $44 billion to $46 billion. By Michael HirtzerTyson Foods Inc. warned it’s struggling to meet rebounding chicken demand because of a worker shortage and slow...
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Restaurant sector still struggling in post-COVID economy
Restaurant industry employment still down 2.3 million jobs at the end of 2020 as establishments look to reopen. Data suggests that the overall outlook for the restaurant industry has improved in...
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Higher corn prices mean higher cattle finishing cost
Corn price futures for the July 2021 contract (December 2021 contract) increased from $4.68 per bushel ($4.31 per bushel) in early January to $6.56 ($5.57) for the week ending April 30. Corn price...
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Bipartisan rural opioid bill introduced in House
Pilot response programs look to reduce opioid overdoses in rural America. Reps. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, and Conor Lamb, D-Pa., along with original cosponsors Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa,...
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Farm Progress America, May 12, 2021
Max Armstrong talks about the impact of the 30-30 plan from the Biden Admin.Max Armstrong shares insight and opinions from farm groups about the Biden Administration's 30-30 conservation plan. After a...
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Fight animal ag misinformation with facts, expert says
Use scientific evidence to develop a competing narrative, and don’t worry about backlash, he says. Animal agriculture can counter misinformation from activists by creating their own narratives using...
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Tax policy changes troubling farmers
House Democrats from rural districts and Tax Aggie Coalition call for farmer exemptions for proposed tax changes. Myriad tax policy proposals are under consideration by the Biden administration and...
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Want to know more about livestock mandatory reporting?
USDA to Host Educational webinar series on Livestock Mandatory Reporting in June 2021 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a series of three live educational webinars about USDA’s...
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Livestock Mandatory Reporting reauthorization faces uphill battle
Senate unlikely to host hearing on cattle markets with crowded legislative agenda. Last year’s omnibus package included a one-year extension for the Livestock Mandatory Reporting reauthorization....
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Farm Progress America, May 13, 2021
Max Armstrong talks about the upcoming 2021 Farm Futures Summit in-person meeting. Max Armstrong shares details about the in-person learning opportunity: Farm Futures Summit. Dick Whitman, a speaker...
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