Farm Progress America, March 7, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at a challenge for farmers: food company marketing that pushes fear of some foods Max Armstrong shares that the Secretary of Agriculture has come up with an interesting phrase –...
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Max Armstrong talks about a sink hold at the Louisville zoo, the death of a firefighter, National Ag Day, strokes and David Clark. Officials are trying to figure out what caused a sink hole a the...
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Max Armstrong talks about a bus crash, net farm income, gun ownership laws, ice jams and new leads to an old disappearance in South Dakota. Students in Aurora, Ind., are recovering from a bus crash....
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 8, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on the water situation for California, where the snow pack is deep Max Armstrong takes a look at the snow pack in California, which impacts how the state manages the water...
View ArticleRegional and light interest ruling cattle markets
Hay shortage may be holding a lid on cattle buying, while grass fever isn't quite contagious yet. “It’s come to that?” That’s what a customer said to me this week when I priced some hay to him.Hay...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, March 8, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about another blizzard, the death penalty, key ag reports coming out and Luke Perry's farm connection. If you still like snow, head to Minnesota this weekend. The state is on tap...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 8, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about snow removal, officers killed in the line of duty, winter farm meetings and cornbread. Snow removal services have been busy, including those that remove snow from roofs. So...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, March 09, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson are hearing a lot about trade this week and get the lowdown on ag’s role in the beer wars. Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson taken in news on the USDA Ag Outlook...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 11, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at National Ag Day and the role of this event Max Armstrong shares insight on how several groups are connected through their work with the Ag Council of America which...
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Max Armstrong talks about rollercoaster weather, thin ice, corn stocks, National Ag Day and a new electric bicycle. The weather is a rollercoaster this week, with 50s expected in Indiana and a...
View ArticleDeworming calculator now available
Online tool helps determine rates and timing for use of Safe-Guard. Safe-Guard’s new, easy-to-use Treatment Calendar and Dosage Calculator may help you determine the optimum time to deworm your...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about airplane safety concerns, hog prices in China and the worst potholes. Some airline safety analysts are saying there must be problems with the Boeing 737-800, and those should...
View ArticleA baker's dozen natural model principles for pasture
Here are things to monitor in your pastures to build a resilient, highly productive grazing system. One of the worst feelings I’ve ever had concerning my pastures was when I realized just how much...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 12, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at career options in agriculture that reach beyond farm and ranch Max Armstrong shares insight on his upcoming trip to Washington, D.C., for the National Ag Day celebration. A key...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest March 12, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Boeing aircraft, MS awareness and president's budget. (audio) Some fliers are skittish now about what plane they are flying on in the wake of overseas crashes involved Boeing...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 12, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the president's budget and passengers nervous about flying on Boeing 737 Max aircraft. (audio) I sat down in seat of Boeing 737 airplane this morning as I do most weeks. I do...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, March 13, 2019
Max Armstrong offers information about the Ag in the Classroom program Max Armstrong looks at the Agriculture in the Classroom program, which has been at work for nearly four decades. The program aims...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest March 13, 2019
Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong and reminds you of the deadline for the Prairie Farmer Farm Dog contest. (audio) Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong, who is in Washington, DC, for...
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Steve Alexander talks about fire at RV manufacturing plant in Indiana. (audio) Veteran newsman Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong.Max is in Washington DC forThick black smoke could be seen...
View ArticleNew supplement feeder adds cottonseed
BeefCake supplement feeder from DewEze will feed cottonseed, distillers grains, corn or cubes. Building on the success of its BeefCake supplement feeder, DewEze has announced a new addition to the...
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