MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 19, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about the likelihood of a white Christmas, help for families of fallen first responders, Sen. Pat Roberts' ag committee seat and Christmas cards. What's the liklihood of a white...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 20, 2018
Max Armstrong shares insight into farmers work on and off their farms Max Armstrong digs into some of the reasons for people working off-the-farm. USDA recently looked at on- and off-farm labor. Max...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 20, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about the Ohio governor's plans, an oil pipeline, South American soybean production, a tiny house theft and a drug trial. The governor of Ohio still has plans for the future. A...
View ArticleChicken Little, part II
If we stop fearing the falling sky and start planning for healthy plants, soil and water cycle, the world looks much better. At almost any point in time, lack of moisture (or sometimes flooding) is a...
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NCGA announces 2018 Yield Contest winners
The 18 winners in six production categories had verified yields averaging more than 349 bushels per acre. With improved seed varieties, advanced production techniques and innovative growing practices,...
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USDA releases final bioengineered food disclosure standard
Standard helps protect use of ag biotechnology, provides certainty to farmers and the supply chain and offers consumers increased information. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued...
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Groups offer reaction to bioengineered labeling standard
Farm groups united in their support for the new rules, but others charge the standard could confuse consumers Announcement that USDA is publishing the labeling standard for bioengineered foods was met...
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New farm bill becomes law
Just in time for the end of the year, President Trump signs $867 billion program; here's what groups are saying For many there was a question whether the new farm bill would get passed before the end...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 21, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about Christmas travel, more Chinese soybean purchases, drug mules and the winter solstice. This will be the busiest travel day of the Christmas season. And TSA lines could be...
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This Week in Agribusiness, 2018 Christmas Special
Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong celebrate the holidays with a special edition of This Week in Agribusiness including a visit to Frankenmuth, Mich. where they celebrate Christmas all year round. Part...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 24, 2018
Max Armstrong looks at the changing market for real Christmas trees Max Armstrong shares that there was a shortage of real Christmas trees for 2018, and the cause was the Great Recession of 2008 which...
View ArticleMORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 24, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about tragedies close to Christmas, a smaller South American soybean crop, holiday weather and gold in red kettles. Tragedies close to Christmas grab us. There was one in Missouri...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 24, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about red kettle finds, Chinese tariffs, South America soybean estimates and paying off layoff balances at Walmarts around the country. Red kettle season ends today. In...
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 25, 2018
Max Armstrong offers a special farm-focused Christmas story Max Armstrong shares a special edition of The Night Before Christmast – the Farm Edition. He offers a reading of a special holiday story to...
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MORNING-Midwest Digest-12-25-18
Max Armstrong offers some insight into a special Christmas personality Max Armstrong reports on his effort to get an interview with Santa Clause, but turns to a different source for quotes from the...
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MIDDAY-MidwestDigest-12-25-18
Max Armstrong continues his look at a special interview with Santa Claus Max Armstrong continues his look at a special interview with Santa Clause from the Bureau County Republican (IL) newspaper....
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Farm Progress America, Dec. 26, 2018
Max Armstrong shares insight on a USDA move to relocate offices out of the D.C. area Max Armstrong looks at the move by USDA to relocate offices of the Economic Research Service and the National...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, Dec. 26, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about the upcoming blizzard and a warm Christmas, China and ethanol, as well as an actor's ties to Iowa. Some will spend the day bracing for snow tomorrow. There's blizzard...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, Dec. 26, 2018
Max Armstrong talks about blizzard conditions and safety practices, TPP, pork fever and Christmas programming on TV. It'll be blizzard conditions in the plains and upper midwest. Be safe, especially...
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SARE helps ag communities meet challenges
Every region, every farm requires different approach to sustainability. There is no universal vision for agricultural sustainability in the United States—every region, every farm may require a...
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