Welcome to wheat country
Winter Wheat Tour isn’t just about the crop — it’s about the people in the industry, too. They come from both coasts. They come with accents and drawls. They have new muck boots with the tags still on...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Catch up on beef price-fixing investigations, Black Sea trade challenges, a new fast food item on the menu and more! Did you miss some agricultural news this week? We have you covered. Here’s a recap...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 27, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on an organization bringing veterans home to farm. Max Armstrong shares insights on the Farmer Veteran Coalition – farmvetco.org – which is the nation’s largest non-profit...
View ArticleEven today’s market offers opportunity
Waiting on someone else to solve problems won’t produce results. Seek out opportunities to profit. If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. We have all heard and said that line at...
View ArticleFFA Tribute: Dawson Osborn
The FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Dawson Osborn, Ohio FFA State Reporter. After serving for the year, one of Dawson's highlights was the annual convention. It was an exciting experience with great...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, May 28, 2022
Agronomists share their thoughts on the 2022 season, Adrienne DeSutter talks about PTSD and Evan Eagan talks about the Farmer Veteran Coalition. Mike Pearson opens the broadcast with a planting...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 30, 2022
Max Armstrong recalls his mental health conversations during the May on This Week in Agribusiness, noting that many facing issues are veterans. He recalls a story of a neighbor he found driving...
View ArticleMidwest Digest, May 30, 2022
Max Armstrong notes that severe storms are on tap for Memorial Day celebrations from Nebraska to Minnesota. From This Week in Agribusiness, there’s news from the Kremlin that Putin may make it possible...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, May 31, 2022
Max Armstrong shares market insights showing commodity prices may see headwinds soon.Max Armstrong reports that while bonds, stocks and other financial markets are falling, commodities are on a tear....
View ArticleDirect beef sales program to address legal, economic issues
Are you interested in selling beef directly to the consumer? What type of insurance do you need? How do you set your prices? Do you need any permits? Will it increase your profits? Not sure where...
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Ground beef demand continues strong
Memorial Day is perhaps the biggest hamburger grilling day of the year, possibly rivaled by Independence Day. Ground beef demand has continued strong for the past twelve months after rising sharply in...
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Solar not so popular in the country
To some solar power is an answer to the need for carbon-free electricity. To others it’s an eyesore blot on the land taking the most productive ground to produce power. And it turns out Farm Progress...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 1, 2022
Max Armstrong shares the value of the semi-tractors on the farm from tending to hauling grain to market. A hot trucking market and delays in delivery of new trucks has the price of used trucks have...
View ArticleUSDA to infuse billions into transforming food supply chain
Go to FarmProgress365.com or Feedstuffs 365 to view our exclusive interview with Ag Secretary Tom VilsackEvery component of the food supply chain has been tested in recent years ranging from the...
View ArticleWhy you need cybersecurity on the farm
If you knew there was someone with sticky fingers in your neck of the woods, would you lock your machine shed to protect your belongings? Why not do the same with your ag data?With the recent uptick in...
View ArticleWhen in drought… Real talk with ranchers
Just over 60 percent of the U.S. was in some degree of drought as of May 24, 2022,according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. What’s worse is that over half of the country reached drought status back in...
View ArticleAg hopes Indo-Pacific talks offer way back in after failed TPP
Withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership was a mistake as it relates to America’s broader economic and national security interests, especially for building U.S. agricultural trading markets and...
View Article5 Trending headlines in the beef world
Here’s a look at 5 headlines that appear to be at the top of everyone’s mind this week.New processing plant in South DakotaGround has been broken for a new facility for the West River beef industry. A...
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Drought has cattle producers considering their options
Cattle producers in the western two-thirds of Kansas have to be flexible in the best of years. Their grazing resources are different from those in the eastern part of the state.But a dry winter and...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 2, 2022
Max Armstrong recognizes Dairy Month, a program designed to distribute extra milk during the warm months of summer. Max offers some history on the program. And he reports on continued trade challenges...
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