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Farm Progress America, October 12, 2021
Max Armstrong offers a preview of the new film – 'The Carbon Neutral Pig' Max Armstrong reports on work by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action to produce new films to tell agriculture's story. The...
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Bushel acquires ADM, Cargill joint venture GrainBridge
Fargo software firm expands digital infrastructure reach with acquisition, working to provide industry a data-based approach to commodity marketing Bringing technology to the business of grain buying...
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Cattle market consensus still eludes Congress
House Ag hearing features testimony on need for cattle contract library but questions remain on 50/14 proposal. Congress continues to look for ways to address the growing disparities between cattle...
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Farm Progress America, October 13, 2021
Max Armstrong offers a look at the potential for 'transformative investment' in agriculture Max Armstrong reports on the challenges of the next 30 harvests including climate change. Max shares insight...
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USTR told of rising Chinese influence in Latin America
Congressional members raise red flag on Chinese Communist Party’s engagement in Western Hemisphere. While the U.S. continues to maintain being the primary trading partner with Central American and...
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Monitoring soil carbon on CRP acres
USDA invests in monitoring, assessment and evaluation projects to track climate outcomes of CRP program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $10 million in a new initiative to sample,...
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Farm Progress America, October 14, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on news that meat packer Hormel Foods is investing in a plant-based products company Max Armstrong looks at the announcement that venture investment arm of Hormel Foods, 199...
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Microbial solutions for sustainable agriculture
Chr. Hansen and UPL join forces to provide farmers with sustainable choices beyond conventional agricultural products. Biological solutions are becoming more and more in demand as the agriculture...
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Strike against Deere & Company
UAW John Deere members strike after the company failed to reach an agreement. The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) has called a...
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Undeniably Dairy campaign to reach Gen Z
The dairy checkoff launches a new wave to create deeper connections between Gen Z and dairy products. On Oct. 13, the dairy checkoff launched “Reset Yourself with Dairy,” a youth-centric evolution of...
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Potential relief coming for port supply chain bottlenecks
Biden administration convenes stakeholder meeting and announces move to 24/7 operations at Long Beach and Los Angeles ports. Containerized agricultural exporters rely heavily on the Los Angeles and...
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Farm Progress America, October 15, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at the challenges of regulating animal biotechnology Max Armstrong reports on the evolving situation for regulating animal biotechnology. There are many potential uses for gene...
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Apply a little math to your cattle business
Knowing your true cost of gain paired with the value of gain are steps to bringing profitable trades. Most of what we were taught about the cattle business is wrong, especially when it comes to...
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Farmers seek re-engagement in CPTPP
Multilateral trade approach needed for agriculture to continue to expand its growing export growth. Farmers involved in a Farmers for Free Trade virtual roundtable panel Oct. 14 representing corn,...
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This Week in Agribusiness, October 16, 2021
Mike Pearson is in the studio and Max in the field as this week’s focus turns to the thick of harvest and machine parts. Part 1Mike Pearson kicks off the show with reports from the field on harvest...
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Madisen Carns, Indiana State Sentinel
Mike Pearson talks with the Indiana state sentinel. In the FFA Chapter Tribute Mike Pearson chats with Madisen Carns, Indiana State Sentinel, she tells Mike what the role of sentinel is all about....
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Farm Progress America, October 18, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on actions announced by the Biden Administration to solve transportation issues facing the country Max Armstrong observes comments from last week's roundtable on transportation...
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Higher feed prices this winter
Most cattle producers will need supplemental feed in addition to hay this winter. The combination of drought impacts and high crop prices mean that beef cattle producers face significantly higher feed...
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Farm Progress America, October 19, 2021
Max Armstrong offers an interesting perspective on the farmland market Max Armstrong looks at the strong farmland prices and real estate experts say a lot of land will be hitting the market by the end...
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Scientist tries to reduce heat stress, improve beef production
Early data from this study suggest that providing access to shade increases the ability of pregnant cattle to stay healthy. Heat stress impairs animal performance and health, leading to annual losses...
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