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Farm Progress America, October 20, 2021
Max Armstrong reports that farmers do get together to help other farmers, sharing the story of one Wisconsin family Max Armstrong says he was questioned lately by a friend asking if farmers still got...
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Farmer panel addresses global ag challenges
Farmers from four countries come together to discuss regulatory issues, sustainability and trade. The public might think farmers are most worried about production, the weather, labor and other...
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Chief ag negotiator receives widespread support
Coalition of over 170 food and agriculture industry members call for swift confirmation of Elaine Trevino. Elaine Trevino, President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as chief agricultural negotiator at...
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Soybean foliar fertilizers: Worth the investment?
New research shows preventative foliar fertilizer applications decrease profitability. With soaring fertilizer prices, farmers are left wondering what the best course of action is for their 2022...
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Farm Progress America, October 21, 2021
Max Armstrong offers insight on hot topics that can challenge farm communities Max Armstrong reports on issues that divide communities from school consolidation to landfill locations. A new issue is...
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Record beef exports during August
Who purchased the most beef from the USA in August? The latest estimates for beef trade were released last week by USDA ERS. These estimates included data for the month of August. Beef exports set a...
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Does this fall market offer post-weaning opportunities?
Due to the drought and weather challenges, heavier feeders are getting the most money at market. International trade continues to be a bright spot for cattle markets and fed cattle prices have not...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Revival of ethanol, challenges with waterhemp and an update from Mexico on GMO corn imports. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to bring you up-to-speed.IRS change in bank...
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Farm Progress America, October 22, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at some hot topics raised at the recent Women in Agribusiness conference Max Armstrong shares that the winter meetings are coming up providing a lot of information for farmers and...
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Consider the value of attitude versus fact
Reviewing articles written about beef marketing offers interesting insight into the market's mindset, but there are opportunities This week I took some time to read some articles about cattle...
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Cattle contract library legislation advances
House Agriculture Committee unanimously approved bill to offer more transparency in cattle market. As the cattle industry continues to grapple with the spread between what cattle producers receive and...
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This Week in Agribusiness, October 23, 2021
Supply chain concerns, markets, Sunbelt Ag Expo recap, input pricing and more featured this week. Mike Steenhoek, Soy Transportation Coalition, joins Mike Pearson to discuss the ongoing supply chain...
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FFA Chapter Tribute: Kourtney Otte
Mike Pearson salutes Kourtney Otte, Indiana FFA State President. Mike Pearson continues to salute the FFA programs across the country and this week is joined by Kourtney Otte, Indiana FFA State...
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Driving ag research for the future
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with Carrie Castille, director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture to learn more the organization and its goals In January 2021, Carrie Castille was...
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Loans and grants available to expand rural broadband
Department also invests $50 million to improve access to telemedicine and distance learning. “For too long, the ‘digital divide’ has left too many people living in rural communities behind: unable to...
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Farm Progress America, October 25, 2021
Max Armstrong shares good news about the soybean market Max Armstrong reports on one shortage we don't have to worry about – the potential shortages or rationing of edible vegetable oil. Max shares...
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Farm Progress America, October 26, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insight on a proposal for the IRS to track financial transactions more closely Max Armstrong reports on a range of business organizations are concerned about a proposal to track...
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Supply chain issues hitting all segments of ag
Ag industry offers insight to the dramatic challenges facing ag sector in getting products to market. Key ag leaders shared with the Department of Transportation that the most problematic supply chain...
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Farm Progress America, October 27, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insights on food costs and changes in one key ingredient – turkeys for Thanksgiving Max Armstrong previews the upcoming report from the American Farm Bureau Federation looking at...
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Future of farming depends on high-speed internet
Report provides recommendations for delivering high-speed internet to farmers and rural communities. A new report revealed that providing U.S. farmers and ranchers access to fast, affordable and...
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