Invasive species cure worse than disease?
A long-term scientific study shows herbicides may cause more problems than they resolve for large-scale treatment of invasive species. Invasive species cure worse than disease?By ALAN NEWPORTA...
View ArticleGrassland gets another boost from new study
The science about grazing just keeps getting better. Grassland gets another boost from new studyBy ALAN NEWPORTThe science about grazing just keeps getting better.Money spent on science in the global...
View ArticlePlan fall grazing to cut wintering costs
Plant an annual forage crop in your grazing rotation this summer to help delay feeding hay this fall and to save money. Plan fall grazing to cut wintering costsBy GAIL C. KECKPlant an annual forage...
View ArticleNew high-clearance veggie tractor
New Holland’s TS6030 high-clearance tractor puts the power of 96 PTO horses into rows of tall vegetables or specialty crops without worry of plant damage. A generous maximum crop clearance of 30...
View ArticleResearch adds proof: High stock density builds forage
New data from West Texas adds to the proof higher stock densities can improve soil and forage health. Research adds proof: High stock density builds forageBy ALAN NEWPORTNew data from West Texas adds...
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This Week in Agribusiness, June 22, 2019
This week we talk about a new biodefense plant, sprayer technology, disease control and more. Part 1Greg Soulje joins Max and Orion early with a weather prediction, hoping for some change.The USDA...
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Vaccine might use bacterium's own protein against it
Johne's researchers want to build a vaccine that uses a peptide from Johne's organism to protect cattle. By Jan Suszkiw A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists is...
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Farm Progress America, June 24, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the U.S. Drought Monitor in this interesting weather year Max Armstrong shares insight on the upcoming Drought Monitor that will show what is happening. The report comes out...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, June 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Midwest weather, the grain market, a difficult time for a presidential candidate and new laws, including some about distracted driving. It's raining again this morning in...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, June 25, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at insight on how high-speed internet could provide major benefits to ag and rural America Max Armstrong shares insight on the potential for full broadband in the U.S. There’s a...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, June 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about corn prices, biting gnats, police shooting of an exotic cat, pit bulls and the latest Donald Trump accuser. Corn prices have been in a sawtooth pattern the last few days.If...
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Farm Progress America, June 26, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some interesting consumer food survey results Max Armstrong offers survey results from the International Food Information Council, which conducts an annual review of consumer...
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Some more thinking about eating and health
For humans, regular consumption of animal fat and protein is a key base for a healthy diet. There is and has been a huge amount of knowledge and information gained and passed out concerning nutrition...
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Farm Progress America, June 27, 2019
Max Armstrong offers some insight on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement recently passed by Mexico Max Armstrong offers news that Mexico has approved the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement, which will replace...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 27, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the democratic presidential debate, corn market rallies, a boy in recovery and the college World Series. Is it too early for presidential debates?There's been no June rally...
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Syngenta executive sees five megatrends reshaping ag
"It’s not going to be my daddy’s farm moving forward.” Barry Teater is a writer with the North Carolina Biotechnology Center.In speculating about the future of agriculture, David Hollinrake, president...
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Farm Progress America, June 28, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at the potential to the hemp market Max Armstrong shares a turn to hemp by farmers as that new crop gets cleared by the 2018 Farm Bill. From fiber to CBD oil, the products from...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, June 28, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the presidential debate, crop report impact on markets, hot and very wet weather and the funeral for a fallen police officer. Just how many people watched the second night of...
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Busy markets show profit opportunities
Market is clearly paying more for weaned, vaccinated, castrated calves, plus nice value of gain in some weight classes. This was an interesting week to watch the market. Some auction yards had some...
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This Week in Agribusiness, June 29, 2019
On this week's show Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson get the latest on the dairy markets, the USDA and why cows impact on climate change is overstated. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays...
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