Farm Progress America, September 12, 2019
Max Armstrong shares how emotion and advocacy may need some separation Max Armstrong continues his talk about ag advocacy and why farmers are best to tell that story. Max shares that sometimes farmers...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 12, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a vegetarian menu, a biofuels rally, an earthquake in the Ozarks, a vaping cartridge investigation and more. Taco Bell is launching a dedicated, in-store vegetarian menu...
View ArticleWe should manage for biological fertility
The payoffs for the right management are huge. If you do not believe the system you have practiced is broken or needs tweaking, then chances are you will stay there.Recently a rancher friend in...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 13, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a final bit of insight on the work farmers are doing to promote agriculture Max Armstrong wraps up his comments about agriculture telling its own story and the many ways to do it....
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Max Armstrong talks about reduced interest rates, recent rainfall amounts, corn and soybean yields and criminals. The inflation report suggest the fed will reduce interest rates next week.Have you had...
View ArticleDon’t focus on the other guy’s prices
Markets were highly varied this week and required all the attention and analysis you could muster. Its Friday the 13th and the way things were this week both your pencil and your mind better be as...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, Sept. 14, 2019
We’re talking about Husker Harvest Days, harvest heroes, old corn pickers, trusted advisors and more this week. Plus, a combine plant tour! Part 1Max is joined by Mike Adams, Adams on Agriculture, and...
View ArticleReport examines soil health provisions in farm bill
Several provisions of farm bill have potential to benefit soil health How does the 2018 Farm Bill rate in terms of soil health and regenerative agriculture? The Soil Health Institute and the National...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 16, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at new information from USDA on the Chinese African Swine Fever outbreak Max Armstrong shares insight from international observers watching the Chinese hog situation that...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about fog, a comparison to the 2009 growing season, an auto workers strike, fires and missing soldiers. Look out for fog this morning.Crop analysts and farmers have been comparing...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 16, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about auto strike and inventory, dairy product consumption, a house giveaway, and a soldier finally home to lay to rest. If the UAW strike is short, there should be enough GM auto...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 17, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some interesting insights from an Ohio producer Max Armstrong shares some insights from the many farmers that he’s met. Max talks about Fred Yoder, Plain City, Ohio, who had a...
View ArticleMid-size tractors get revamp
John Deere launches 6M models including two shorter-wheelbase versions Full-line tractor makers have a lot on their plates. The engineers and designers are constantly looking for ways to enhance the...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about holiday sales, corn crop condition, the impact of a plant shutdown, cemetery vandals and emotional support animals. Holiday season sales are projected to increase this year....
View ArticleSoon: RFID tags required for Bangs ID
Metal tags for breeding stock will be phased out and RIFD tags will be required. Over the next four years, USDA will stop providing free metal tags as part of the brucellosis eradication program and...
View ArticleDeworming in a downfall
Resistance by cattle parasites is documented. It's time to change the way you deworm. I've been hearing for several years that the miracle dewormers, the endectocides, are losing their effectiveness...
View ArticleHow should you decide about antibiotic metaphylaxis?
The high-risk cattle and low-risk cattle are easy. What about the ones in between? One option that stockers and backgrounders have in their toolbox is antibiotic metaphylaxis on arrival. Metaphylaxis...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 17, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about UPS holiday help, a photographer's death, dairy label legislation in Wisconsin, stolen trucks and a shooting investigation. UPS is looking for holiday help.Investigators...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 18, 2019
Max Armstrong shares some insight on how a potential recession could impact agriculture Max Armstrong talks recession noting it’s been 120 consecutive months, which has eclipsed the last record. Ten...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a mosquito-borne illness, soybean crops, hiring a hitman and a high-speed chase. Outdoor events in southwest Michigan should be cancelled or rescheduled due to a...
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