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This Week in Agribusiness, Nov. 2, 2019
Market outlooks, new equipment, cattle nutrition and more are covered this week. Part 1Mike Pearson shares the desk with Max this week.Greg Soulje is in early for a quick peek at the weather...
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Farm Progress America, November 4, 2019
Max Armstrong shares a look at what it will take to keep a devastating disease out of the United States Max Armstrong offers insight on the decimation of African Swine Fever on the Chinese herd...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a big speeding ticket, popularity of red meat, a McDonalds shakeup, a car-buggy accident and a sly donut seller. An Indiana man was clocked speeding at 142 miles per...
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How can we justify cattle removal?
Soil health and profits require cattle on the land, together with proper grazing management. For the past 15 plus years our area has experienced the arrival of the "green bean boys." There are a...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 4, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about scam artists, meat eaters, the new FFA president, earthquakes in the middle of the U.S. and more. Beware of scam artists offering home improvement services that may be...
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We're overfed and undernourished
Change the way we farm and ranch and one of the big causes for obesity will slip away. Americans are fat! From grandparents to their grandkids, Americans are obese like never before.There are several...
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Farm Progress America, November 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks biosecurity for the U.S. pork industry as experts turn to vectors for African Swine Fever Max Armstrong shares insight about one vector for African Swine Fever – feed. At a meeting...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about election day, investment portfolios, John Deere's CEO, an execution and old McDonlad's toys making a brief comeback. It's election day for many people today. Have you checked...
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2 big ideas to plan hay and forage consumption
Manage your grazing and figure out where hay fits into your picture. After last winter's myriad stories about hay and forage shortages across huge swaths of geography, several things became...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a salmonella outbreak, harvest progress, a farm accident and a close call. A salmonella outbreak continues to be investigated. This one is linked to ground beef.The corn crop...
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Farm Progress America, November 6, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on what he calls the upcoming ‘learning season’ Max Armstrong offers a look at the “learning season” that ahead including the state farm bureaus where Max will be present....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Salvation Amy kettle season, propane demand, a house on a cliff and more. Wouldn't it be nice if all the election stuff was behind us?A man in Missouri beat his grandparents...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about referendum votes, corn and soybean crop estimates and some special dogs. There were interesting referendums in voting across the country yesterday.Grain traders and analysts...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 7, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a stressing poll, pork supplies, some charged criminals and a non-hunting deer season. A new poll shows the 2020 election is a source of stress for many people.Pork supplies...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Nov. 7, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Iowa runoff elections, the propane gas shortage and the Mecum tractor auction. Some elections in Iowa aren't over yet, and will have runoff elections next month.Nebraska's...
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Farm Progress America, November 8, 2019
Max Armstrong looks at risks to the U.S. food supply from imported diseases Max Armstrong shares some insight on what it takes to keep diseases out of the U.S. ag industry. Max got the insight from a...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Nov. 8, 2019
Steve Alexander is in for Max, and talks about the Mecum tractor auction, distracted driving, disaster declaration in Minnesota, and more. The Mecum antique tractor auction starts today, and Max will...
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Volatile markets searching for equilibrium
Volatility can build profits for those who understand. Are you prepared? The market was higher this week. I have watched the prices paid for feeder cattle fluctuate from one auction to the next for...
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Next round of trade aid expected in weeks
Perdue hopeful Chinese negotiation conclusion can eliminate need for final tranche of MFP payments. The second round of 2019 trade aid payments will be ready in the next few weeks, U.S. Secretary of...
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USDA to allow Chinese poultry imports in sign of trade progress
A compromise between the nations as they move towards a partial deal. By Mike DorningThe U.S. Department of Agriculture is moving to allow imports of Chinese poultry in a sign of progress in ongoing...
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