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Congress gets more time to work on livestock price reporting
LMR one-year extension advanced in House as legislators work for consensus on cattle market reforms. At the start of the month, Senate and House lawmakers approved another short-term funding bill that...
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Farm Progress America, December 9, 2021
Max Armstrong shares insight on work to label meat products from alternative sources Max Armstrong reports on cultured meat and how the federal government may look at labeling these alternative...
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APHIS announces funding to protect animal health
States, universities and other partners will receive $16.3 million to strengthen programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is awarding more than $16.3...
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Farm Progress America, December 10, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at a trade discussion between the U.S., Mexico and Canada Max Armstrong shares a problem between the U.S. and Mexico calling on the Biden Administration to push Mexico to abide by...
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Ocean shipping reform bill sails to passage
If passed by the Senate and signed into law, the legislation will help alleviate delays and disruptions at U.S. ports. A massive influx of federal dollars and COVID-19 changing how consumers purchase...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on renewable fuel requirement changes, this week’s USDA report and a busy week in the House. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to fill you in.December WASDE...
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The value of marketing 'laws'
Understanding a few basic tenets of marketing can put money on your bottom line. This morning all of us at the Ferguson house are exhausted. Yesterday we finished up marketing our most recent...
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America voluntarily conserves 61 million acres
Land trusts protect and conserve land while improving quality of life. The Land Trust Alliance released a new report finding that 61 million acres were conserved by land trusts as of year-end 2020, an...
View ArticleFFA Tribute: Cortney Zimmerman
The FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Cortney Zimmerman, national FFA central region vice president. Cortney is excited for this year to go out and connect in person with students via workshops, conventions...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Dec. 11, 2021
RVO standards, a new John Deere book, fertilizer availability and prices, and more are covered this week.Geoff Cooper, Renewable Fuels Association, starts the broadcast with Mike to talk about RVO...
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Farm Progress America, December 13, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on economic insights release recently from CoBank. Max Armstrong shares insight on a recent report from CoBank shows how demand has exceeded the supply chain system. The good...
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Farmland draws investor interest with inflation running hot
Agricultural land has become attractive to institutional investors and wealthy families because returns tend to be stable. By Sandrine RastelloThe inflation wave that’s sweeping through the global...
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Farm Progress America, December 14, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at the growing investment in broadband internet access Max Armstrong shares a look at just how bad broadband access is for farmers. From high-tech equipment that needs to be...
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COVID travel restrictions could restrict H-2A workers
Ag groups seek assurances that 7,000 South African guestworkers can still work on farms for upcoming spring. Due to ongoing workforce shortages, American farmers use the H-2A guestworker visa program...
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Farm Progress America, December 15, 2021
Max Armstrong offers insight into the role of the beef checkoff Max Armstrong reports strong support of the beef checkoff continues. Max reports on an petition effort to call for a referendum on the...
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America falling behind due to current trade policy
New analysis reveals world competitors are surging ahead in setting the rules of the game for trade. The U.S. is lagging behind competitors in reducing global trade barriers and the Biden...
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2021 Corn Yield Contest winners announced
The highest 2021 corn yield of 602.1684 bushels per acre was achieved by David Hula of Charles City, Va. The National Corn Growers Association released the winners of the 57th National Corn Yield...
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Farm Progress America, December 16, 2021
Max Armstrong looks at one industry hit hard by export shipping challenges Max Armstrong reports on the backup of ships in ports. One industry impacted is the dairy industry, which reports that it has...
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Infrastructure bill brings help for truck driver shortage
White House also reveals Truck Action Plan to help get more employers to fill ongoing trucker shortage. While the trucking industry is short nearly 80,000 drivers, there’s some help on its way in the...
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7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on storms across the country, record-breaking corn yields, land values and more. Missed some agricultural news this week? Here are seven stories to fill you in.America falling behind on trade...
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