Colin Woodall is new NCBA CEO
Ethan Lane named vice president The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Committee today (Sept. 18) confirmed Colin Woodall to serve as the association’s new Chief Executive Officer....
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 18, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about interest rate impact, a Nazi flag, a banned surgeon, a guilty nurse and harvest heroes. Interest rate changes help some, and hurt others.School officials in Michigan found a...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 19, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a move by USDA to change its regulatory oversight of gene editing Max Armstrong looks at a move by USDA to streamline the path for gene editing. Max discusses a new approach...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about flu shots, African swine fever, a Missouri criminal and Mike Pence breaking tradition. Have you had your flu shot yet?African swine fever has been confirmed South Korea.A...
View ArticleMore funny farm memes
Need a laugh? These farm-related memes should help. Laugh with us as you wait to start harvest, sit in line at the elevator or just need a break from all the heavy things in life. This collection of...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 19, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about global strike marches, livestock industry reports and a mosquito-transmitted illness. Thousands of high school students plan to skip school tomorrow to attend global strike...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks farm safety and children on the farm Max Armstrong looks at data during the National Farm Safety and Health Week with an eye toward the dangers on the farm for children. According...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Cubs and Cardinals, a buggy accident, support for USMCA and a capable pilot. The Cubs and Cardinals played their September series.An Amish buggy was hit on the road in...
View ArticleGood marketing can set up expansion
Selling over-valued cattle and buying back under-valued cattle was a win again this week. Last week I mentioned there was some volatility in the market exposing profit potential. To demonstrate, here...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 20, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the oil market, a deadline extension for the dairy program and the Harvest Heroes program. After last week's middle east attack, the oil market has been impacted. But it's...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness – September 21, 2019
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong talk trade, markets, technology and farm safety Note: Start the video and all parts will play through as the full showPart 1Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong are...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 23, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at insights on agriculture from the Beige Book from the Federal Reserve Max Armstrong offers some insight on the latest Beige Book from the Federal Reserve, which looks at several...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the autumnal equinox, a vaping death, pork imports in China and a motorcade on Mackinac island. Fall has officially arrived.A St. Louis man has died from vaping.China's pork...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 23, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about winning sports teams, farm income and off-farm income projections and holiday travel shopping. It was a good weekend for sports teams in Kansas and Wisconsin.Farm income is...
View ArticleUSDA crop progress: Corn quality jumps two points higher
Soybean quality steady for the week ending September 22 Analysts had expected USDA to hold steady its corn and soybean quality ratings in its most recent crop progress report, out Monday afternoon....
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 24, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at tractor travel and work on a new land speed record Max Armstrong talks speed matters as farmers work to cover more ground as more tractors go faster to help producers get from...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about USDA moves, corn harvest, an alligator in Illinois and a cattle herd at a local brewery. The USDA is moving some workers to Kansas City, but not sure which state yet.The corn...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Sept. 24, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the USDA office move, corn harvest and animals in unusual places. Will the USDA be moving to Kansas City, KS, or Kansas City, MO?Corn harvest has started, albeit behind...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, September 25, 2019
Max Armstrong offers insight on an update to the ag-focused Chapter 12 bankruptcy provision Max Armstrong shares insight on the new Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy code that was aimed at helping farmers...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Sept. 25, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about animal abuse charges, cattle scams and a beard and mustache competition. A Missouri couple had been running an animal rescue in two states and face multiple charges after...
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