Farm Progress America, December 5, 2019
Max Armstrong shares information on the quality programs on two upcoming state Farm Bureau events Max Armstrong offers insight on two state Farm Bureau programs and while he's on the program for both,...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about spam calls, unharvested corn, Amy Klobuchar, and a confused animal lover. Spam and robo calls have jumped 35 percent in the past year.Farmers and traders point out the...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 5, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a stolen truck with a child inside, more possible MFP payments and helpful high school students in Kansas City. A truck was stolen in Des Moines, with a 7-year-old in it.Will...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, December 6, 2019
Max Armstrong offers news of a partnership designed to bring the farm into the grocery store Max Armstrong shares the story of a company that's putting farms in grocery stores. The German company...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about Bears football, a National Guard tragedy, tariffs on soybeans, a cold snap coming and more. The Chicago Bears won their game against Dallas.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shared the...
View ArticleHoliday market offers new opportunities
Feeder cattle gained value this week, and the replacement cow market is showing illogical variations. This week the feeder market was higher. Quite a bit higher in some places.Lightweight calves...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about unemployment rates, musical instrument theft, Tom Vilsack on the campaign trail and frigid weather. Unemployment hasn't been this low for 50 years. But there are some states...
View ArticleThis Week in Agribusiness, Dec. 7, 2019
New Christmas gift ideas, new tillage products, new companies and more are on the broadcast this week. Part 1 Greg Soulje is in early with a peek at the weekly forecast.Orion talks with Chris Lursen,...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, December 9, 2019
Max Armstrong offers a look at news of inaccurate wireless coverage information provided by cellphone companies Max Armstrong shared the story of the work of the Federal Communication Commission to...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the flu and flu shots, farm challenges, driving in the heartland of America and presidential candidates connecting with Iowa. Did you get your flu shot yet? Experts don't...
View ArticleIndividuals recognized for helping the hungry
Tyson Foods meets hunger relief goal, recognizes individuals for their efforts to feed the hungry Tyson Foods has contributed more than $60 million for hunger relief in four years and it's honoring...
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a former Federal Reserve chairman, a Farm Bureau survey, and organic survey, Christmas tree farms, cold weather, and bad traffic. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, December 10, 2019
Max Armstrong shares insight on a lawsuit filed to challenge a California standard for selling meat in the state Max Armstrong takes a look at California's Proposition 12, which is being challenged by...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about support for Celadon Trucking employees, snow-related accidents in Minnesota, 2019 harvest progress and more. Celadon Trucking Company, Indiana, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy....
View ArticleMIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 10, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about the Eyes on 94 campaign, a vehicle pileup, trade uncertainty and Christmas carols in the combine this year. Some parts of I94 in the Heartland will see increased police...
View ArticleWeeds can create health
When cattle grazing is well managed, weeds can be our friends. They may build soil and improve animal health. I was not quite in a “dead sweat” one day in early July but my shirt was wet with...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, December 11, 2019
Max Armstrong offers news about one farmer who had to take on USDA over land he bought Max Armstrong shares the story of Charles Hood, who has had significant issues with USDA. He bought 30 acres near...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 11, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about possible USMCA passage, deer hunting results across the Midwest and a jewelry robbery investigation. There could be a vote next week on the USMCA.There are varied results on...
View ArticleChinese skeptical of America's fake meat
Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods hungrily eye the country's 1.4 billion eaters By Kari Soo Lindberg, Deena Shanker, Leslie Patton and Carolynn LookIn the Wangjing neighborhood of Beijing, ZeroGo is...
View ArticleFarm Progress America, December 12, 2019
Max Armstrong shares an interesting story of one industry using technology in new ways and a challenge encountered Max Armstrong talks about how everyone is embracing technology in all parts of their...
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