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COVID-19 cases jump at slaughterhouses
President Trump signed executive order to keep packing plants open after shutdowns due to the pandemic reduced slaughter capacity. By Mike Dorning, Dominic Carey and Dave MerrillThe coronavirus spread...
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14 meat processing plants reopening
USDA announced list of slaughter and processing plants to reopen On Friday the USDA announced reopening of 14 meatpacking plants across the country, including four beef plants.U.S. Secretary of...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 12, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about traffic volume, inflation rates, yield projections and more. While traffic volume is still lower than pre-stay-at-home orders, it has increased in the last week.Inflation has...
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Farm Progress America, May 13, 2020
Max Armstrong shares news that several attorneys general are asking for an investigation of the meat processing industry Max Armstrong reports on 11 state attorneys general who want the U.S....
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 13, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about warm weather, blood donations, the latest WASDE report and more. It's about time for the warmth to arrive in the heartland.Blood donations are needed.It wasn't all bad news...
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Meatpackers eye operational changes
Changes will likely result in higher costs in the meat case. By Isis Almeida and Jen SkerrittThe human cost of producing 99-cent chickens and affordable burgers during a pandemic is pushing U.S....
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Senate bill would require 50% cash cattle sales
7 senators introduce bill to require major packers purchase at least half their cattle supplies via cash negotiated sales. On Tuesday, US Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Jon Tester (D-MT)...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 13, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about staying out of Colorado, pork and beef production numbers, violation of stay home orders and pet adoption scams. In spite of Colorado tourism being hit hard, the state is...
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There's plenty of specialty meat at the grocery store
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed a socioeconomic divide in America, disproportionately affecting low-income and minority populations. By Lydia Mulvany, Deena Shanker and Kim ChipmanWhile many...
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Farm Progress America, May 14, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on the rise of farm bankruptcies under the Chapter 12 program Max Armstrong looks at a new report on Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings. He notes that agriculture saw a 23%...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 14, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about a stay-home order overturned, social distancing, 1980 on the horizon, an aggressive dog and a cancelled bridge walk. The Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned the existing...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 14, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about protesters in Michigan, Minnesota reopening, waiting for COVID-19 test results, freedom to farm and digital noise for football. Protesters and media arrived in Michigan...
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Farm Progress America, May 15, 2020
Max Armstrong offers insight on how, and why, the meat processing industry has evolved as it has Max Armstrong shares that the meat packing industry has streamlined to just four companies controlling...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 15, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about overnight rains, ethanol plants, traffic fatalities, consequences for violating stay-home orders and more. Missouri, Iowa and Illinois got plenty of rain overnight.Some...
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Optimism returning to cattle markets?
If you have a low cost structure, the markets are beginning to pay for weight gain again. There appears to be an abundance of optimism in the cattle markets this week. With fats getting a much-needed...
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This Week in Agribusiness, May 16, 2020
Max Armstrong and Mike Pearson host this week as they look at continuing challenges and opportunities facing agriculture during the COVID-19 pandemic. Part 1Note: The video automatically plays through...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 18, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about synthetic opioids, no extra Social Security, meat shortages, and holy water via squirt gun. There's a synthetic opioid floating around.Senior citizens can expect to get...
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A review of AI and sexed semen
Author thinks AI and sexed semen breeding technologies cost a lot and bring little reward. I say the difference between a good cow and a super cow is very little, although this statement lacks...
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Farm Progress America, May 19, 2020
Max Armstrong shares an update on the meat processing industry, including a new international source Max Armstrong shares that meat plants are working hard to produce what's needed, and it may not be...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 19, 2020
Max Armstrong talks about J.C. Penney stores, planting progress, crops under water, an attack blamed on coronavirus and old high school mascots. About one-fourth of J.C.Penney stores will close....
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