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Thoughts and mechanics of aging, part IV
There’s plenty of evidence now that we are what we eat, and the same for our livestock. One of the biggest increasers in research and knowledge concerning hormones is the somewhat new study of...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 1, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about scams, JBS employees, seed supplies and a shower charity. Be on high alert for scammers, as they're demanding bank account info to deposit a stimulus check.Meatpacker JBS...
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APHIS proposes new reportable animal disease list
List spells out which animal diseases need to be reported and who needs to report them. A new National List of Reportable Animal Diseases is being proposed by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection...
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Getting past the panic of COVID-19
We're learning more about the disease that may be a harsh virus, but not a world-ending event The first time I saw fear-driven buying and hoarding like we’re seeing today was before an ice storm that...
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Farm Progress America, April 2, 2020
Max Armstrong reports on the rise of community gardens as consumers food security worries rise Max Armstrong shares that the idea of the Victory Gardens is returning as consumers look to community...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 2, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about milk being dumped, coronavirus cases linked to a church, nurses who need more equipment, low gas prices and finding bright spots. The milk processing chain has more milk than...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 2, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about bill payments, World Pork Expo, threats to a health director, a COVID-19 travel story and ethanol plants helping with hand sanitizer. Rent dollars are ceasing to flow to...
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Cover payroll, debt with Small Business Administration loans
Emergency COVID-19 programs have favorable terms that could be attractive for farm owners in need of help. The Small Business Administration has a couple of programs that could provide needed help to...
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Farm Progress America, April 3, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at key ag and food numbers and offers insight into the impact on the industry by coronavirus Max Armstrong shares some key numbers on the economic impact of agriculture in the...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 3, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about winter weather, closed schools, customer limits in stores, dumping milk, a farm fatality and more. Winter is hanging on across the Midwest, with freezing rain happening...
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Just one week changed the market again
As options tighten up in the cattle markets, now is the time for patience and rational thinking. Last week I knew I could put a smile on faces opening with the word “higher.” I also predicted strong...
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This Week in Agribusiness, April 4, 2020
Mike Pearson is joined by a remote Max Armstrong as they look at COVID-19 impacts on agriculture and we get a full spring forecast from Greg Soulje. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through...
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Looking for new beef recipes?
Feeling adventurous? Try Peanut Butter, Chocolate-Hazelnut and Chocolate Chip Beef Jerky Cookies. Looking for meal inspiration to keep the whole family happy? The Beef Checkoff is here with recipes...
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Farm Progress America, April 6, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insight into why dairy farmers are dumping milk during a time when buying milk in the store is a challenge Max Armstrong investigates the mystery of milk being dumped even as...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 6, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a hard week for COVID-19, winter wheat yield, coronavirus hotspots and a previous toilet paper shortage. This is going to be our "Pearl Harbor" moment, says the U.S. surgeon...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 6, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about exclusion of the USPS in the CARES act, grain exports, a COVID-19 hotspot and a restauranteur giving back to his city. How was the Postal Service not included in the CARES...
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Farm Progress America, April 7, 2020
Max Armstrong shares a warning from a grain analyst after USDA's report that farmers will plant a record corn crop Max Armstrong shares insight from one market analyst who asked for support in getting...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 7, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the Wisconsin primary election, COVID-19 restriction impact in Illinois, meat packers, blood donations and missing the human connection. Wisconsin will hold its primary...
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Tyson, JBS close meat processing plants
Workers test positive for COVID-19 at Iowa pork processing plant, several show symptoms at JBS plant in Pennsylvania. By Lydia MulvanyMajor U.S. meat plants are starting to take more drastic measures...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 7, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about farmer's market season, winter wheat, recession impact and more. The farmer's market season is coming up, and some are planning to open.Winter wheat is better than a year...
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