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Farm Progress America, January 3, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on global food costs and factors that are leading to rising prices Max Armstrong looks at global food prices noting that in the summer of 2019 costs spiked. A key part of...
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Markets are thin; time for some explanation
This blog will be more valuable if you understand my terminology and mindset. Here it is. Although there were a few auctions this week, I don’t feel I have enough market information to accurately...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Jan. 4, 2020
The best of This Week in Agribusiness: Crawfishing, farm transition, tractor building, tech and more. Part 1It's the best of This Week in Agribusiness.Jamie Johansen reports from Louisiana on the art...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 6, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about 2020 democratic candidates, crop report numbers, a distracted driver accident and the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame. There are still 14 democratic candidates in the race for...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 6, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about a vandalized memorial, "meatfull" Monday, a donation to a small town and cousins born the same day. A soldier's memorial in St. Louis was vandalized over the weekend.It's a...
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Farm Progress America, January 7, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the loss of livestock in Australia and potential impact on the global meat supply. Max Armstrong continues his conversation about the agriculture crisis in Australia. He...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 7, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about thin ice, fake pork, printing plant closures and more. Beware of thin ice. There have been deaths in Kansas and Wisconsin, and vehicles that broke through in Minnesota.Fake...
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Early-calving heifers are our future
It's the genetic and hormonal package we're after, not just the statistical advantage. I suspect most cow-calf operators have seen the data relating early-calving heifers and cows to bigger calves,...
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Ag economic sentiment drops in December
However, farmers optimistic about future conditions, trade with China. Producer sentiment regarding current economic conditions of the agricultural economy dropped 12 points in December, according to...
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Neogen launches first crossbred beef heterosis test
Heterosis is the tendency of a crossbred animal to show traits superior to those of its purebred parents. Neogen Corp. announced Jan. 7 that it has released Igenity + Envigor — the first genetic test...
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Six ways I build organic matter on my farm
Change the way you ranch and you'll build not only organic matter but healthier land, cattle and people. My job for 40 years has been centered around animal health. Animal health is closely tied to...
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Here's my experience using PastureMap
Rancher reports on his work using PastureMap online recordkeeping over a period of years. I was one of the first subscribers to PastureMap about four years ago and have been on it ever since.At that...
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Here's my experience using MaiaGrazing
Author reports on his trials and successes using MaiaGrazing online recordkeeping service on the ranch. More than a year ago I began trying Maia Grazing's farm recordkeeping program and I have been...
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Farm Progress America, January 8, 2020
Max Armstrong offers a look at some interesting factors that impact agritourism. Max Armstrong looks at the rise of Agritourism and how small and mid-size farms are embracing the idea to boost income....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about reactions to Middle East news, grain markets, retailer downsizing and a man fired over a tweet. Several lawmakers have been reacting to Middle East news.Grain markets don't...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about upcoming weather, an ethanol setback, hope for losing weight and the death of a meteorologist. A cold front is coming through Colorado, and has hit Minnesota. The southern...
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Farm Progress America, January 9, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at some agritourism hotspots. Max Armstrong continues his look at agritourism where USDA researchers identified hot spots and cold spots. Max digs into the data including the value...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Jan. 9, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about cancer death decline, a grain bin accident and a slip of the tongue. Yesterday, researchers reported the largest decline in the cancer death rate. There is hope!There was a...
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EPA, USDA and FDA launch biotechnology website
The website is designed to streamline information about agricultural biotechnology products. In recognition of National Biotechnology Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S....
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Jan. 9, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about WWII remains found, a grain bin entrapment, a Jeopardy contest and saving a restaurant. Remains of a WWII veteran from Minnesota have been identified in France. He will be...
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