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This Week in Agribusiness - June 12, 2021
Max Armstrong is at the desk this week and Mike Pearson is reporting from World Pork Expo where hog producers are feeling optimistic. Plus market talk and weather. Part 1Max Armstrong kick off the...
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Farm Progress America, June 14, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on a new ag-focused apps that's helping connect farmers Max Armstrong shares news of a new mobile app that allows farmers to connect with others for services. Farmmee, created by...
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USDA again looks to strengthen Packers and Stockyards protections
GIPSA rule revisions given new life under Biden administration actions to address unfair marketing practices. In its regulatory agenda released June 11, the Biden administration signaled that USDA...
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Beef exports bounce back
Beef exports to 4 countries are expected to increase from the past 3 years. The April trade data shows that beef exports for the month were up 22.1 percent year over year and up 18.0 percent compared...
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Senate bill to address anticompetitive meat practices
Bill to establish office of the special investigator for competition matters. At an event held at the Public Auction Yards in Billings, Montana on Friday, June 11, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., announced...
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Cool spring, late summer, high fertilizer prices
Is it worth fertilizing your warm season grasses? Even though we know what is going to happen to us in July and August, it is difficult not to complain about the unseasonably cool and wet spring we...
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Max Armstrong offers a preview of some in-person shows back on schedule for 2021 Max Armstrong reports on the upcoming Wisconsin Farm Technology Days July 20-22 being held in Eau Claire, County. The...
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New pandemic dollars coming for biofuels, livestock producers
USDA announces latest COVID aid for biofuels, dairy farmers and processors, livestock farmers and contract growers of poultry. As part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative, USDA...
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Farm Progress America, June 16, 2021
Max Armstrong shares news of a Holstein cow that set a new lifetime milk production record Max Armstrong reports on a cow that set a milk production record that Stone Front Leader Hilda. Over 15 years...
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Port congestion issues causing havoc for ag shippers
House hearing highlights negative impacts of ocean carriers declining to carry U.S. agriculture commodity exports. Container shortages have placed a heavy strain on agricultural exporters, leaving...
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Feeder cattle: A marketing opportunity?
Corn prices more of an issue than the cyber-attack on JBS. The JBS cyber-attack was another blow dealt to a cattle market that has been hit with challenge after challenge since last spring. James did...
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USDA increases incentives for CRP sign-ups
NGFA concerned higher, non-targeted CRP rental rates could discourage farmers from utilizing productive lands. USDA is sweetening the deal on Conservation Reserve Program by increasing rental rates by...
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Substantial cattle price volatility
Beef margins are at extraordinary levels and boxed beef product cut prices are rather high. Fed cattle, feeder cattle, and calf prices have been displaying substantial volatility since April. There is...
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Farm Progress America, June 17, 2021
Max Armstrong shares news of a new machine that could keep farmers out of bins when grain needs leveling Max Armstrong reports on the continuing danger of farmers being trapped in grain bins. A new...
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Preparing for drought
Prepare for a drought, instead of responding. As superstitions go, if you compose an article about drought, it will surely rain right before it goes to press. I sure hope so for those that need it....
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Cattle feed cost comparison
The corn cost increases may be a benefit to corn producers, but not so to cattle producers. The recent increase in corn prices may be a benefit to grain farmers in Iowa but it has increased the cost...
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FFAR provides support for dairy's net zero initiative
The goal is to advance the industry wide 2050 Environmental Stewardship Goals. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $10 million grant in support of U.S. dairy’s Net...
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Farm Progress America, June 18, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on the creation of a beekeeping business Max Armstrong shares the story Genji Leclair, who calls herself a "honey girl." She moved from Chicago to Fremont, Michigan and after...
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7 Ag stories you might have missed-- June 18, 2021
A solar farm in Ohio? You might be surprised by who owns the land. Here are 7 agriculture stories you may have missed this week: 1, Senate bill to address anticompetitive meat practicesU.S....
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Opening yourself to doing things differently
Sticking to the status quo and failing may be a sign you need to think about your business in a new way. When I was a little kid, I was helping my dad work on a piece of machinery. I was trying to get...
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