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Byproducts boost beef value
Livestock Outlook: Strong beef byproduct sales are buoying byproduct values, which in turn lift live cattle prices and put more cash in producers’ pockets. Byproduct values supported cattle prices...
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Farm Progress America, December 17, 2021
Max Armstrong offers a look at the quality of the 2021 corn crop Max Armstrong looks at the new corn quality report issued by the U.S. Grains Council recently showing details on the 2021 corn quality....
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USDA invests in critical rural infrastructure
Funding will expand internet access, clean water and electric power for Rural America. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Dec. 16 that USDA is investing $5.2 billion to...
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Last-minute gift ideas and more
In this episode of Around Farm Progress, we discuss the 2021 gift guide, but dig into the value of online galleries for readers Looking for that last-minute Christmas gift? We know what day it is (see...
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Cabinet members urge to relieve ag supply chain
Ocean shippers urged to provide better service for ag shipments and expand use of other West Coast ports. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg issued a...
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This Week in Agribusiness, December 18, 2021
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson get a report on the storms that devastated Kentucky and elsewhere. Plus a tour of antique tractors and they check in on winter meetings. Part 1Max Armstrong and Mike...
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Jake Zajkowski, Ohio State FFA President
Mike Pearson talks with the new Ohio State FFA President. In the FFA Chapter Tribute Mike Pearson chats with Jake Zajkowski, the Ohio State FFA President. He enjoys travelling the state and meeting...
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Farm Progress America, December 20, 2021
Max Armstrong reports that based on rising demand for renewable diesel the industry will need more soybeans, a lot more soybeans Max Armstrong shares that economists are working to figure out how many...
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Farm Progress America, December 21, 2021
Max Armstrong offers some insight for those producers who feel they're losing their 'fire' for farming Max Armstrong shares insight from a recent column by Darren Frye that ran in Farm Futures that...
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Cattle markets add Christmas cheer
However, drought is the Grinch this year. Christmas is upon us, and cattle markets are adding to the holiday spirit as 2021 comes to a close. Optimism that has built in feeder cattle markets in the...
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Satellite imagery: Tool for managing pasture and cattle weight
A new way to predict grazing cattle weight gain on rangelands from satellite imagery. USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) developed a unique approach to using satellite imagery to predict...
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Farm Progress holiday traditions
Church in a barn, creative letters, festive décor and exterior illumination abound in Christmas traditions for the staff at Farm Progress. What's your Christmas tradition? Does your family pick out a...
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Farm Progress America, December 22, 2021
Max Armstrong shares some interesting facts and figures about the American farm. Max Armstrong looks at the USDA Census of Agriculture and points out some interesting facts. For example, 96% of all...
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Farm Progress America, December 23, 2021
Max Armstrong offers some tax tips from an accountant as 2021 winds down Max Armstrong notes that just ahead of Christmas farmers are focused on tax time. There are ways that farmers can work to...
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China to fall short on promises to U.S. as trade deal ends
Chinese imports from the U.S. have indeed hit a new record but is well behind on promises made. By Bloomberg NewsWhen the trade deal between China and the U.S. was signed in January 2020, there was...
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Farm Progress America, December 24, 2021
Max Armstrong reports on the many benefits of using a live Christmas tree Max Armstrong shares an interesting insight on the environmental benefit of using a live Christmas tree. While it may seem...
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MORNING-Midwest Digest, December 24, 2021
Max Armstrong talks traffic, winter wheat, canceled flights and a recognized Christmas light display Max Armstrong shares the story of a pileup in Wisconsin that tied up traffic for more than 13...
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New complex ramps up cotton classing in Texas
In this episode of Around Farm Progress, we explore cotton classing, what it means for farmers and offer Midwesterners a look at a key part of marketing this crop We like to share a range of different...
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This Week in Agribusiness, December 25, 2021
In this special Christmas broadcast, Max shares the history of several rural churches and communities. This is our special Christmas edition of This Week in Agribusiness and Max Armstrong starts the...
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USTR working on Japan beef access
Consultations ongoing to adjust safeguard trigger levels of Japan’s beef imports. United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi held a...
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