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A First Look at Fall/Winter Stocker Grazing
What is the expected purchase price of stocker calves this fall? Current market conditions provide insight into fall and winter stocker grazing prospects. Feeder cattle auction prices show the current...
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Farm Progress America, August 17, 2021
Max Armstrong shares results of a study looking at the relationship between crop insurance and climate Max Armstrong reports on a study by North Carolina State University looking at crop insurance and...
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Farm Progress America, August 18, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insight on a study of water use by legal cannabis farms in California Max Armstrong reports on the expansion of legal marijuana planting in California. The crop requires water to...
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Doud projects high commodity prices through harvest 2022
China will keep driving commodity prices with its ongoing strong demand for protein and feed to feed its animals. In the last nine months, the United States has set a record for all-time U.S....
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'Product of USA' versus 'Processed in USA' label debated
Comment period closes on NCBA’s petition to change wording on beef packaging labels. In discussions on restoring market competitiveness, the Biden administration has promised action on USDA’s Product...
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Farm Progress America, August 19, 2021
Max Armstrong shares news of a new effort in Congress to regulate shipping with ag challenges in mind Max Armstrong reports on the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021. It's new legislation that can help...
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Dairy producers to get $2 billion aid package
USDA announces first installment of $350 million in pandemic assistance for dairy farmers impacted by COVID shutdowns. While visiting Vermont dairy farms Thursday, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack...
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Senators seek national security risk review of JBS
Warning letter draws attention to Batista brother’s actions and corruption-fueled expansion. JBS S.A. has repeatedly used its significant presence in the U.S. meatpacking sector to inflate its profits...
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7 ag stories you might have missed this week
Bayer challenges Roundup verdict, SNAP program benefits increase. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.Roundup legal battle heads to Supreme CourtAfter their...
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Farm Progress America, August 20, 2021
Max Armstrong previews highlights of the upcoming Farm Progress Show Max Armstrong looks ahead to the 2021 Farm Progress Show. Visitors will converge on Progress City in Decatur, Ill., Aug. 31 to...
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Road to success is simple
3 tactics can help you find success in today's cattle market, but are you ready? To start this week I’m giving a shout out to a special group of people that deserve some recognition. This week every...
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This Week in Agribusiness, August 21, 2021
Crop updates in Missouri, markets and Dekalb’s “Winning has Roots” tour update plus more featured this week. Chris Chinn, Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture, joins Max Armstrong for an...
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FFA Chapter Tribute: Chris Ebbesmeyer
The FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Missouri FFA State Vice President, Chris Ebbesmeyer. Mike Pearson continues to salute the FFA programs across the country and this week talks with Missouri FFA State...
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Cost share available for organic certification
USDA funds can assist with cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Organic producers and handlers can now apply for USDA funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining...
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Farm Progress America, August 23, 2021
Max Armstrong offers insight on China ag commodity purchases from an ag trade authority Gregg Doud Max Armstrong reports on the all-time export record set as China aims to hit the $40 billion buying...
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How will climate change impact agriculture?
Study reassesses how to measure the impact of global warming on U.S. agriculture. Climate change plays a significant role in agriculture. It influences ag policy, guides the development of best...
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NASS integrates Planet Basemaps
Planet’s satellite data could boost accuracy and quality of NASS assessments. Planet Federal, a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, has inked a deal with the United States...
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Farm Progress America, August 24, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on Mexico's import of avocados into the U.S. and how it has helped the market Max Armstrong shares how the promotion of avocados from Mexico has helped build demand for domestic...
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Cattle market optimism builds towards the 4th quarter
Cattle prices are higher than last year, but appear to be falling. August is a tough time for fed cattle markets to move higher, but the market seems poised to break out from the constraints of the...
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Heat stress in cattle
Just because a cow isn't showing signs of heat stress, doesn't mean they are not being impacted. According to the Oklahoma Mesonet, the month of July was cooler than normal with the average...
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