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Deal between WinField United, Deere expands data tools
Linking John Deere data with the Answer Tech Data Silo provides advanced connectivity for farmers. The tractor and combine are ideal in-field information-gathering tools. They’re doing essential tasks...
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Farm Progress America, August 2, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at some of the barriers to hemp being grown in the United States Max Armstrong shares more insight from Kentucky Farmer Brian Furnish on the hemp market. Furnish testified to the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, August 2, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a Trump rally, grain market impacts, Kansas flooding, road construction projects and Sturgis. Supporters, and protestors, turned up for a rally with President Trump in...
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Beware your emotions!
If you focus on the news instead of analyzing the markets, you've already lost. This was an interesting week to watch the human influence and reaction in the market. Everyone has their opinions and...
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Three steps to improve this winter's cow feeding
Poor forage can be overcome economically with the right technology and a plan. The wet winter and spring has set up difficult conditions for beef operations this winter, but there are some plans to be...
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U.S. non-hormone beef gains more access to EU market
Tariff-free quota for beef to grow from 13,000 metric tons to 35,000 metric tons over seven years An agreement signed today at the White House gives American beef producers more access to the European...
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This Week in Agribusiness, August 3, 2019
Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson hear the latest on what happens in D.C. during the August recess, get a preview of the USDA’s August report, Orion takes on PETA and more. Part 1Note: The video...
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Max Armstrong shares insight into the European beef trade agreement. Max looks into the European beef quota and how it impacts the U.S. producers. This has become a bright spot in the agriculture...
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Farm Progress America, August 6, 2019
Max Armstrong zeroes in on expanding exports. At a recent meeting, one expert told Max that the trade promotion money will be a big help. A good portion will go to soybean growers, as well as meat...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Dayton shooting, crop conditions, state fairs and a corn maze honor. Among the mysteries of the Dayton, OH, mass shooting is whether the killer meant to kill his own...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Aug. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Dayton shooting, corn mazes and state fairs. Police in Dayton are getting many thanks for their response to the shooting.There've been some interesting and honorable corn...
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Farm Progress America, August 7, 2019
Max Armstrong shares details about a program to expand soybean exports to the EU.A program in the European Union may help some U.S. soybean farmers. EU member states will soon be required to fill...
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Tyson makes big bucks on beef
Robust demand, African swine fever contribute to record sales By Lydia MulvanyTyson Foods Inc. is raking it in on a tried-and-true staple: old-fashioned burgers and steaks made of actual beef.The top...
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Farm Progress America, August 8, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about emerging markets for the U.S. Grains Council. For nearly 60 years the U.S. Grains Council has been working to develop markets around the world. And now, it’s never been more...
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Efforts working to drum up lost grain, soy demand from China
Fully regaining soybean demand lost in trade war with China unlikely, so Southeast Asia remains high priority for increasing U.S. grain and oilseed sales. As U.S. farmers struggle with export...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Aug. 8, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a commuting a prison sentence, USDA moves, rain in Kansas, health care at Sturgis and an escaped inmate. President Trump may commute a former Illinois governor's prison...
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Monocultures are the ultimate loss of plant diversity
What happens if you take one of the best grazing plants on the planet and offer that alone to cattle? I’ve heard it said many times that variety is the spice of life, and here's an example why it's...
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What is the cheapest ranch you will ever buy? Part 1
The value of grazing management cannot be overstated, author says. Whenever a group of ranchers get together, sooner or later the conversation will turn to whose place just got sold and what did it...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest,
Max Armstrong talks about Chipotle scrutiny, Pizza Hut closings, a bad joke by Sonny Perdue and 100-year-old fish. Chipotle is under scrutiny again, this time for a non-food item. More dine-in Pizza...
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Farm Progress America, August 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the dedication of farmer leaders. The U.S. Grains Council elected a new leader recently, reminding Max of all the farmer leaders he’s met. Those people selfishly donate their...
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