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Farm Progress America, April 8, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on what's happening to the ethanol industry in light COVID-19 Max Armstrong offers a look at the work of EPA to provide waivers to small refiners to avoid use of ethanol,...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 8, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about voting in Wisconsin, the corn market and planting intentions, getting out to see nature and John Prine. Voting in Wisconsin yesterday was either a mess, or no big deal,...
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NCBA, Sen. Deb Fischer call for investigation
Trump administration, Congress urged to investigate potential anticompetitive behavior in beef packing industry. Nebraska Sen. Deb Fischer and the National Cattlemen's Beef Association are calling on...
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Tips for managing stress during the COVID-19 pandemic
When it seems as though things are out of control, focus on what you can control, an expert advises. It’s no secret that farmers, ranchers and rural Americans are struggling. They have been dealing...
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Farm Progress America, April 9, 2020
Max Armstrong shares an update on key supply factors ahead of the bulk of the 2020 planting season Max Armstrong gets market insight from CoBank on the financial health of ag retailers. Inventories of...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 9, 2020
Max Arrmstrong talks about police impersonators, gatherings with limited people, the ag economy barometer, more rescheduled events and the hand sanitizer jackpot. Police impersonator reports have...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, April 9, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about the supply chain, regional violence, price drops in agriculture and a COVID-19 survivor. When will store shelves be filled again? Could be mid-May.Violence in the region...
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Farm Progress America, April 10, 2020
Max Armstrong shares that there's growing concern from the beef industry that packers are profiting on rising demand while producers see prices fall Max Armstrong says the cattle industry will be...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 10, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about worshiping this Easter weekend, a lift in grain prices and homemade face masks. It's sobering to ponder questions about how we will worship this weekend, during the COVID-19...
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Black Swan markets still offer profits
In one example author sold heavy heifers for higher price per pound than he paid to buy back lighter heifers. This market gives me an overabundance of material to write about. First, I want to...
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Did your grass deceive you last year?
Grass quality was poor last year and calf weights and conception rates showed it. Future warning! If you lived through the deluge of 2019, you probably enjoyed the effects of the low-nutrient, washy...
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Livestock markets face negative market forces
Coronavirus is forcing milk dumping, plant closures and even a bacon glut at the store. We explore those topics in the podcast Around Farm Progress It's hard to quantify the impact of coronavirus on...
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This Week in Agribusiness, April 11, 2020
How is the ag supply chain holding up? We'll tell you about it, along with dairy industry insights, transportation infrastructure and more. Part 1Mike Pearson is manning the desk this week, and Greg...
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We can learn from alternate versions of history
From civil war heroes and villains to bison extermination to cattle disease, the author sees some parallels. If any of y’all are ever down in our area you just might end up at Albany, Kentucky, about...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, April 13, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about car dealership changes, domestic abuse, the wheat crop and market and drive-thru events. The car dealership industry will likely be forever changed by the coronavirus.Cases...
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Earth is still a work in progress
We humans tend to miss the slow pace of change around us, so measuring the effects of our actions can be difficult. The Earth has been forming and changing and changing again for a very long time.Some...
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Things to know about treating calf scours
Here’s a hint: Correcting dehydration is always job No. 1 with calf scours. Now, keep reading. Intervention to cure calf scours is a complex thing, and the disease often has lasting effects. Scours...
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How does today’s farm stress compare to crisis of 1980s?
Farmers still face financial and emotional stress but have more resources available to help. Times are tough on the farm and ranch. No one will dispute that after a year of rough weather, lower...
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Max Armstrong talks about oil pumps shutting down, dairy donations and drive-in theaters. Oil pumps are being shut down. Some communities dependant on dairy farms are stepping up to buy dairy for...
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Farm Progress America, April 14, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at the challenges facing the fresh produce market as restaurant and food service demand collapses Max Armstrong continues his look at the food industry with a look at the fresh...
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