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Farm Progress America, March 14, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight from the 2019 National Ag Day Essay Winner Max Armstrong offers a look at the National Ag Day Essay Winner Grace Broce, Box Elder, South Dakota. Max quotes her winning...
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MORNING Midwest Digest March 14, 2019
Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong and talks about Ag Day and the weather. (audio) Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong.Happy National Agriculture Day!There is no question in my mind...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest March 14, 2019
Steve Alexander fills in for Max Armstrong and talks about National Ag Day and National Pi Day. (audio) It is National Agriculture DayIt’s also National Pi Day (314 day)President Trump’s budget...
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Udder understanding
Milk as a maternal trait has become pure confusion. Truth is we only need just enough. With very few exceptions, pretty and soggy 7-month-old calves are from cows that are overly persistent in...
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Farm Progress America, March 15, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a look at a new consumer survey conducted by the American Lamb Board Max Armstrong looks at a recent survey from the American Lamb Board that investigates consumer preference for...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 15, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about National Ag Week, impressive weather, a turkey recall and more. National Ag Week was this week. The weather this week has been impressive, from tornados...
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Seeing all sides of the weather market
Brutal weather, harsh outcomes put cattle buyers and sellers on opposite sides of the bus. I saw a cartoon once that showed two passengers on the same bus going through a mountain pass. Each passenger...
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This Week in Agribusiness – March 16, 2019
Max Armstrong reports from Washington D.C., for the National Agriculture Day celebration; and Steve Bridge and Mike Adams share market and weather information Note: Start the video and all parts will...
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Farm Progress America, March 18, 2019
Max Armstrong digs in on the issue of trade with China and the issues involved Max Armstrong talks about trade and continued negotiations with China over future trade. Max offers insight from an...
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Biological capital may be your most valuable asset
Biological capital such as healthy soil and plants can save expenses, make more production, make livestock healthier, and more. As farmers and ranchers, we deal with three kinds of capital: Fiscal...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flooding in Nebraska and along the Missouri River, an employee fired over a tweet and spring's arrival. One-third of the Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska is under water due...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, March 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about impacts of the flood, from ag and livestock to loss of life, as well as tornados. Natural disasters are on Max's mind today as photos come in from Nebraska. Ethanol rail cars...
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Grass tetany has a complex solution
Researchers keep adding layers of understanding to the solutions to tetany. The causes of grass tetany have been poorly understood, while annual death losses still cost stockmen millions of dollars....
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Using robots to tell ag's story
Land O’Lakes Bot Shot Challenge linked with Final Four basketball offers colleges unique competition and puts ag innovation in the spotlight. Telling agriculture’s story beyond the farm gate can be a...
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Farm Progress America, March 19, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at two groups that will help farmers after the floods recede Max Armstrong shares insight from devastating floods from eastern Nebraska and he offers answers to the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Nebraska ag losses, a trooper hit, Brazilian soybean harvest, cold cases and Mike Pompeo. Vice President Mike Pence will visit Nebraska today. Ag losses from flooding could...
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Farm Progress America, March 20, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight on the news that New York City Schools will move to Meatless Mondays Max Armstrong shares the response from the meat industry to news that New York City Mayor Bill de...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, March 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flooding, a jury decision against Roundup, a radio host killed and creating bee-friendly lawns. Flooding across the Heartland is unimaginable, spanning many states.A jury has...
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Taxes may hurt more than you know
Real tax planning should be a big part of your business plan. It can make a huge difference in your after-tax profits. Many years ago when I began really studying sound business principles, I was...
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What to buy and graze
Cattle need to have the right makeup and background to bring you the best profits. Last fall I spent several hours looking at several cattle on farms and on the internet for a client/friend who needs...
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