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Farmers relieved stepped-up basis preserved
Additional changes in estate tax exemptions will still require preparations in year-end planning. After months of ag interests voicing concerns about suggested tax changes to the step-up in basis to...
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Farm Progress America, September 15, 2021
Max Armstrong shares stories of the impact of Hurricane Ida in the Northeast Max Armstrong looks at how Hurricane Ida impacted a farm area that many don't think about – New Jersey. Max shares insight...
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FFA students look forward to in-person convention
For many across the U.S., the national meet Oct. 27-30 will be the first major in-person event in nearly two years. After nearly two years of meeting virtually, FFA students Katie Price and Kylie...
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Beef breed approves gene-edited traits for animal registration
Red Angus Association expects gene - edited traits will create new genetic opportunities and markets for Red Angus cattle The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA), a leading progressive breed...
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Modern-day dairy crisis facing industry
Senate Ag Committee holds hearing hears from producers and processors on today’s complicated dairy situation. Between 2003 and 2020 there has been a 55% decrease in the number of dairy farms operating...
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6 ways to make fall calving more successful
Calving in the fall is less labor-intensive than in the spring, but winter weather means you’ll need to feed cow-calf pairs differently. Fall calving: the form of calving that occurs from August to...
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Farm Progress America, September 16, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insight and history on a USDA program to take land out of production Max Armstrong reports on the Conservation Reserve Program designed to compensate farmers for taking...
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Cargill launches carbon farming program
Cargill RegenConnect links farmers to revenue streams using regenerative agriculture practices. One year ago, Cargill made a commitment to advance regenerative agriculture practices across 10 million...
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Vilsack defends U.S. farm practices on world stage
Ag Secretary heads to international ag meeting to advocate for farmers’ production choices on the farm. As nations around the world grapple over what defines sustainable agriculture and how to achieve...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Stepped-up basis preserved for farmers, fire halted production at JBS production facility. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to catch you up.Stepped-up basis...
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Farm Progress America, September 17, 2021
Max Armstrong digs into the most recent farm equipment sales report, showing growth in many areas Max Armstrong looks at the farm equipment industry during the pandemic including a historical norm...
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Billions in USDA pandemic assistance continues
Deadline extended for livestock pandemic assistance and update offered on $700 billion for biofuels sector. USDA has made over 20 announcements of significant resources of the pandemic assistance,...
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Momentum building to address ocean shipping woes
Ag groups call on Biden to take steps on port crisis and support growing for House bipartisan ocean reform bill. More than 70 agricultural associations called on President Joe Biden to address ocean...
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The market brings plenty of opportunity
Whether you're looking to buy or sell cattle, or seeking a career in the industry, there are ways to benefit As many of you already know I spent the week in Grand Island NE. for Husker Harvest Days....
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This Week in Agribusiness, Sept. 18, 2021
Husker Harvest Days events and activities, as well as infrastructure recovery and markets are hot topics this week. Max reports from Husker Harvest Days, talking to Jason Luebbe about the growing...
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FFA Tribute: Hannah Shanks
The FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Hanna Shanks, Missouri FFA state vice president. She got involved with FFA because of family history and early exposure to the organization. Hannah is excited to work on...
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Biden makes 30% methane emissions reduction goal
Ag industry ready to make changes to accomplish pledge to reduce methane emissions by 2030 but will need help. President Joe Biden says the United States is joining forces with the European Union and...
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Farm Progress America, September 20, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on a presidential proclamation focused on National Farm Safety Week Max Armstrong shares insights on National Farm Safety Week which has been recognized since 1944. President...
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WOTUS rewrite coming by November
EPA Administrator Regan promises clarity, certainty and durable rule in agency’s work on defining waters of the U.S. As the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers under the Biden...
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A brief history of cattle cycles
Cattle cycles reflect a variety of drivers that affect the cow-calf sector, the primary supply source for the industry. The cattle cycle is perhaps the most iconic characteristic of the U.S. cattle...
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