Farm Progress America, June 7, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at consumer response to a survey about dining out Max Armstrong shares insights on a survey looking at trends regarding dining out. The poll shows that more than half of...
View ArticleIn praise of auctioneers and cow profits
Get to know your auctioneers for maximum value, and take note how good are the opportunities for cow-value appreciation. Right now the World Auctioneer Championship is taking place and it reminds me...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, June 8, 2019
Disaster relief, planting progress and autonomous tractors are among the topics covered this week. Part 1Max and Orion speak with John Newton, AFBF, about the disaster relief package approved this...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 10, 2019
Max Armstrong gains insight about the corn market rally from a noted grain analyist Max Armstrong looks at the corn market rally with insight from Richard Brock, Brock Associates. As many farmers...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, June 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about clear skies, lower grain markets, tractor accidents, Stanley Cup finals and Garth Brooks. There's no rain today, from the Rockies to the Smokies.Grain markets started the...
View ArticleNew pickup ramps up torque, power
Ram 1500 with EcoDiesel engine to offer 480 pounds-feet of torque. Pickup trucks do a lot of work around the farm, and often the 2500 and higher class is the first choice, but that line may be...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about NRA spending, genetically engineered wheat and a sidelined weatherman. Media outlets are digging into spending of the National Rifle Association.The wheat association has...
View Article17 things I should have learned before first grade
Not everyone wants to know what you know, but they should at least get the chance. Recently I have been counting total cattle pounds in 1,000-pound increments for "cow days" calculations.After I total...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 11, 2019
Max Armstrong offers thoughts on mentoring and its value to young people. Max Armstrong shares some insight on the subject of mentoring after the passing of a southwestern Indiana farmer. Max...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, June 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about robot delivery, planting progress, presidential candidates, a plane crash and the opioid crisis. Will robots deliver packages to your door soon?A lot of corn was planted last...
View ArticleCalifornia hosts Livestock Marketing Association events
Tulare Sales Yard hosted the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship as LMA members met in nearby Visalia for the organization's annual meeting Meetings, a tour of two Tulare County livestock...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 12, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight on a recent find of GE wheat in a Washington field. Max Armstrong shares news of a recent find of genetically engineered wheat found in an unplanted Washington field....
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, April 7, 2018
Max Armstrong is joined by Steve Bridge on the desk this week. They kick off with a reports on the China tariff situation, then hear about the omnibus spending bill and later Max Armstrong gets a look...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness - March 31, 2018
Max Armstrong and Mike Adams offer a look at the dairy industry, an ag entrepreneur program and concerns about trade moves Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, March 24, 2018
Max Armstrong is joined by Mike Adams on the desk this week. They hear about the celebration of National Ag Day, a new “agvocacy” app, American lamb production and more. Part 1Note: The video...
View ArticleWhat should liability agreement include?
To protect yourself if you operate an agritourism operation, whether you charge a fee or not, adhere to the requirements of a new code, IC 34-21-9. By JOHN J. SCHWARZ IITo protect yourself if you...
View ArticleGet more from on-farm trials
Remember the old saying “garbage in, garbage out?” It applies to on-farm testing. That’s the conclusion reached by Shaun Casteel and Bob Nielsen, Purdue University Extension agronomists. Casteel...
View ArticleMeasurement mistakes add up
Throw away old tubes used to measure dry flowable pesticides. Invest in an inexpensive scale. By TOM J. BECHMANThrow away old tubes used to measure dry flowable pesticides. Invest in an inexpensive...
View ArticlePrenups are a sensitive subject
How do you talk with loved ones about a prenuptial agreement? This is the most challenging part of the process, says Angela Gloy, Purdue University Extension ag economist. “A prenup is often looked at...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 13, 2019
Max Armstrong offer news of a program that recognizes work by teams to promote pollinator health. Max Armstrong looks at the value of pollinators to the nation’s food supply. Max shares a look at...
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