Thune introduces Food and Energy Security Act
Several Senate Republican colleagues joined Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., in introducing the Food and Energy Security Act, legislation that would prohibit the Biden administration from imposing regulations...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, July 29, 2022
Max Armstrong looks ahead to the 2022 Farm Progress Show slated for Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 in Boone, Iowa. Max offers a sneak peek at the field demonstrations from combines harvesting corn to an extensive...
View Article7 ag stories you might have missed
Did you miss some agricultural news this week? We’ve got you covered. Check out these top headlines in agriculture from around the country.Fed hikes interest rateFederal Reserve officials raised...
View ArticleWhat is the true value of money?
Last week while I was finishing a marketing school my promotional manager (wife) set up another one in Deadwood SD on September 26-27. I will also be speaking all three days at Husker Harvest Days in...
View ArticleGet ready for the 2022 Farm Progress Show
The Farm Progress Show has long been an important event for companies and farmers to interact over new tools and technologies. And as farming as gotten more complex, the show has taken on a bigger role...
View ArticleInflation Reduction Act includes ag funding
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen Joe Manchin, D-W.V., announced a long-sought agreement on a tax, climate and healthcare package – the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 - which...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, July 30, 2022
Max and Mike kick off the broadcast with Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress, to talk about the upcoming Farm Progress Show.Michael Reginelli, Advance Trading, joins Mike to share insight into the wheat crop...
View ArticleFFA Tribute: Rickalyn Rayburn
The FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Rickalyn Rayburn, former Kentucky state officer. Rickalyn's highlight of the last year was seeing and interacting with members, as well as the annual convention.She...
View ArticleScott introduces bill to help small cattle producers
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott introduced the Small Family Farmer and Rancher Relief Act aimed at helping provide additional resources to small ranchers. However, the largest cattle...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 1, 2022
Max Armstrong learned more about a new surface inside the Varied Industries Tent at the Farm Progress Show. The base uses soybean oil as a key ingredient. Max shares insight on the use of soy in the...
View ArticleUSDA crop progress: Corn quality holds steady
Mother Nature dished out plenty more hot, dry weather this past week, but USDA failed to lower corn and soybean quality ratings in its latest crop progress report, out Monday afternoon and covering the...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 2, 2022
Max Armstrong reports on rising acres of spring wheat which was confirmed in the wheat tour in North Dakota recently. Max shares insight from the tour showing that yields will be higher than last...
View ArticleDigital collaboration to bring landowners better information
The information gathered on today’s farms is important for enhancing decision making, for both landowner and tenant. Famers National Company is partnering with Climate FieldView, Bayer’s digital...
View ArticleDrought weighing on summer cattle markets
Drought advanced rapidly across Oklahoma in July. At the end of June, the Drought Monitor showed that 30.76 percent of the state was in some stage of drought (D1-D4) with another 15.15 percent...
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Farmers more optimistic about economic conditions
The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index rose 6 points in July to a reading of 103. Producers were somewhat more optimistic about both current and future economic...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, August 3, 2022
Max Armstrong reports the continued support for conservation programs. Recently the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association continued its support showing the annual meeting has conservation programs on...
View ArticleLegislation tries to create fairness in rail marketplace
Rail customers have increasingly expressed concern with inconsistent and unreliable rail service. The impacts of erratic rail service have been particularly acute in the agricultural and energy...
View ArticleMidwest Digest, Aug. 3, 2022
Scientists restored function to the organs of dead pigs, according to research in the journal, Nature.A breeding gilt at a county fair sold for more than $100,000 last week, to pay tribute to the...
View ArticleMake yourself aware of opportunities
One summer afternoon I was sitting at a cattle auction. I was focused on the sale until my buddy started complaining about a sparrow chirping. Up to that point I had not noticed the noise the bird was...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness August 6, 2022
Part 1Mike Pearson is at the desk this week while Max Armstrong reports from the field talking with famers about a new Cargill effort around carbon with their Nathan Fries. Mike Pearson talks markets...
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