Texas A&M welcomes nation's largest veterinary class
The addition of 18 students to the inaugural 2+2 DVM program brings the Class of 2025 to 180 students at A&M University. The Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine &...
View ArticleLoans available for land ownership and succession planning
Lenders can apply now for New Heirs’ Property Relending Program. Intermediary lenders can now apply for loans through the new Heirs’ Property Relending Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 2, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on issues surrounding the adoption of climate-friendly practices Max Armstrong looks at the talk of carbon markets and the potential opportunities for farmers. And producers are...
View ArticleHigh-yield farmers share tips at Farm Progress Show
Winning contests is great, but applying what you learn across the farm makes more money. Grain farmers who routinely compete at the highest level in national yield contests admit that big numbers...
View ArticleFarmers cautious despite healthy balance sheets
High prices, government payments lead to “massive infusion of working capital,” says lender. My, how farmers’ fortunes have changed.After six years of eking by on thin margins and slowly draining...
View ArticleCourt halts Trump’s water rule
Farmers cast back to the uncertainty of what requires federal water jurisdiction under Arizona ruling. The U.S. District Court in Arizona struck down the Trump administration’s 2020 Navigable Waters...
View ArticleUSDA shares farm income forecasts
2021 expected to be a promising year for farmers’ pocketbooks. On Sept. 2, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service released the Farm Sector Income Forecast report. Overall, the...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Farm Futures 2022 acreage forecast released, Hurricane Ida’s impact on agriculture Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.Farm Futures acreage forecast...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 3, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at a way agriculture can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions - biofuels Max Armstrong reports on the potential for farmers to lower greenhouse gas emissions. And farmers may...
View ArticleWhat's ahead for Husker Harvest Days 2021
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with two editors involved with the big Nebraska show with gates opening Sept. 14 Gates open on Husker Harvest Days for 2021 in less than two weeks – running...
View ArticleLabeling of cell-based meat on front burner
USDA seeks comments on labeling of meat and poultry products made using cultured cells derived from animals. Lab meat grown from animal cells is becoming popular with each passing day, with dozens of...
View ArticleSorting in the ring can mean more value
Buyers might get a bad rap, but they know what works in the market. Last weekend, I took my family to a backyard BBQ. I told my wife on the way there that there was going to be three kinds of people...
View ArticleFFA Chapter Tribute: Max Berry
Mike Pearson talks with Max Berry, Maroa-Forsyth FFA at Farm Progress Show. Mike Pearson continues to salute the FFA programs across the country and this week talks with Max Berry, Maroa-Forsyth FFA...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, September 4, 2021
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson join us from Farm Progress Show. Max Armstrong is joined on stage at Farm Progress Show by Zippy Duvall, President, American Farm Bureau. Zippy talks more about how...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 6, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insights on farm workers on this Labor Day Max Armstrong reports on workers on the job this Labor Day. Max looks at the changing labor picture in the business in raising food. He...
View ArticleMORNING-Midwest Digest, September 6, 2021
Max Armstrong shares news of a lack of bus drivers, rising values of pastureland and he recognizes a key group of school workers Max Armstrong looks at labor shortages impacting a range of industries...
View ArticleMIDDAY-Midwest Digest, September 6, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at bus dangers, grain shipping challenges and the rescue of a dog stuck in a cave Max Armstrong shares the bad news of students who have already been killed boarding school buses....
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 7, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at the potential impact of a tax proposal that could hurt future generations on the farm Max Armstrong reports on stepped up basis and other tax law changes that are top of mind...
View ArticleUSDA offers $700M for farm and food workers
Competitive grant funding will help workers impacted by pandemic-related health and safety costs. USDA unveiled a new Farm and Food Workers Relief grant program to provide $600 in individual relief to...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 8, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insights on a recent planting intentions survey from Farm Futures Max Armstrong reports on a Farm Futures survey looking at planting intentions for 2022. The report shows farmers...
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