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This Week in Agribusiness, Nov. 20, 2021
Rural issues, farm security, land prices and buyers, fertilizer concerns and more are hot topics this week. Max spoke with Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation president, about the EPA's crop...
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FFA Tribute: Jackson Sylvester
The FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Jackson Sylvester, national FFA secretary.That role will have Jackson supporting the team, taking notes so people know what's going on in FFA more. He'll travel, visit...
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USDA invests $222 million in rural communities
Projects will improve rural health care, food security and emergency response services across the country. United States Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres...
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Farm Progress America, November 22, 2021
Max Armstrong explores the challenge of the spreading issue of feral hogs Max Armstrong reports on the explosion of feral hogs, which have spread to 39 states. He shares key facts about how these...
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Farm Progress America, November 23, 2021
Max Armstrong shares news about a tool that could help control feral hogs Max Armstrong shares more information about a wild hog killed close to his own property in North Carolina. The problem has...
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Alternative cattle reform bill brings major overhaul
Sen. Booker's bill would prohibit formula contracts and offers meatpacker workers protections. As Congress continues to find solutions to the perplexing cattle market system leaving cattle producers...
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Tester introduces bill to halt Brazilian beef imports
Cattle groups support legislative approach to restricting Brazil imports due to BSE concerns. Following repeated issues with delayed reporting of bovine spongiform encephalopathy – BSE - in Brazilian...
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USDA invests in strengthening meat supply chain
Total of 167 meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to receive grants worth $32 million. The pandemic revealed an increased interest in smaller and local meat processing facilities as a...
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Farm Progress America, November 24, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at what impacted the price of turkey this holiday season Max Armstrong looks at two reports on the cost of a Thankgsiving meal, one from American Farm Bureau Federation and the...
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Deere predicts record profit on farm, infrastructure spending
Demand for farm and construction equipment expected to continue from favorable crop prices, economic growth and increased infrastructure investments. By Joe DeauxDeere & Co.’s financial outlook...
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Grants strengthen markets for U.S. ag products
USDA announces $90.2 million in funding to support marketing opportunities for food businesses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a $90.2 million investment in 203 projects to strengthen...
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Business Summit set for Jan. 20-21, 2022
Unlock your competitive advantage at the next Farm Futures Business Summit. Win the blue ribbon. Be best in class.As youngsters in 4-H and FFA, our goals were pretty clear: work hard, have fun and...
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Feeder cattle production success: Depends on the operation
Are there differences based on the weight purchased? All cattle producers know one thing for sure: There is no right way or wrong way in the production of feeder cattle. It all depends on your...
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Farm Progress America, November 25, 2021
Max Armstrong offers his thanks for many things this holiday season Max Armstrong shares that he talks about the season of Thanksgiving, which starts at harvest. Max shares what he's thankful for –...
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MORNING-Midwest Digest, November 25, 2021
Max Armstrong offers insight on why farmers are thankful, offers turkey facts and tells the story of one couple's love of Hallmark Channel movies Max Armstrong shares some Thanksgiving sentiments from...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
USDA invests in meat supply chain, Deere projects record profits despite recent strike, Biden pardons Thanksgiving turkey and more! Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to...
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USDA accepting applications for high-speed internet funding
Up to $1.15 billion in loans and grants available to help people living in rural communities without internet access. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced USDA is accepting...
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Farm Progress America, November 26, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on the recent Purdue/CME study and top concerns for farmers Max Armstrong shares insight from the recent Purdue/CME survey showing that farmers are concerned about input prices....
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MORNING-Midwest Digest, November 26, 2021
Max Armstrong talks inflation, Waukesha support, winter meetings, supporting local businesses and an antique tractor pull Max Armstrong shares that economists are watching Black Friday spending and...
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Examining cattle trades for profit
The market always offers opportunities, and they come in many forms The trade week was a brief one, and since I follow the market I’ll be brief this week as wellYesterday I was busy making slides for...
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