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Farm Progress America, September 23, 2020
Max Armstrong talks tractors, traffic and farm safety Max Armstrong continues his conversation about farm safety with a look at a critical piece of equipment on the farm – the tractor. He shares that...
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FPVX breakout sessions: Tech, business, management and more
From grain marketing to soil health, autonomy to grazing, and everything in between, listen in and learn on demand. The Farm Progress Virtual Experience breakout sessions covered hot topics, that are...
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New Senate bill would set cash-trade minimums
Nebraska senator offers legislation to set minimum negotiated cash trades and report 14-day slaughter expectations. On Tuesday US Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), introduced the Cattle Market...
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CFAP 2 payment set at $55 per head
New coronavirus food assistance program now open, paying for non-breeding beef stock. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) payment for beef cattle producers will be $55 per head on...
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Walmart, Cargill, McDonald's invest $6 million in grasslands
New program will support ranchers with technical expertise, training and tools to advance grazing practices. The Walmart Foundation, Cargill and McDonald’s are investing more than $6 million in an...
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Farm Progress America, September 24, 2020
Max Armstrong tells the story of the Big Bud tractor that gets plenty of attention wherever it goes Max Armstrong talks Big Bud, which was built in Montana to produce 760 hp, and it's a monster. Max...
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Fertilizer industry contributes $130B to U.S. economy
The Fertilizer Institute conducts economic impact study on fertilizer in U.S. The fertilizer industry contributed more than $130 billion and nearly 500,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in 2019, according...
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Farm Progress America, September 25, 2020
Max Armstrong shares how the pork industry is working reduce its climate impact Max Armstrong notes that this is climate week and shares that the pork industry is aiming for the carbon neutral pig....
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The things we teach our children can be lifelong
Feedlots are sending clear messages about what they want through the markets. We all agree the future of the cattle biz lies in the hands of our children. It’s our job to be sure they are well...
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This Week in Agribusiness, Sept. 26, 2020
Fall harvest, farm safety, drone use and farmer tweets and powerful partnerships are highlighted this week. Part 1Max visits with Dustin Hoffman, Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, about the Iowa...
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Farm Progress America, September 28, 2020
Max Armstrong shares a look at one feature of county and state fairs lost in 2020 – consumer education Max Armstrong looks back on the missed county and state fairs of 2020. While the lost revenue for...
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The horn fly is summer enemy No. 1
Despite its well-deserved and ugly reputation, management practices can help reduce horn fly pressure. Back in early to mid-summer 2019 I remember a couple of days when several little winged guys...
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Farm Progress America, September 29, 2020
Max Armstrong shares insight on one feature of agriculture – farmers always want to help Max Armstrong talks about how farmers pull together to help when needed. Max gets insight from Zippy Duvall,...
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Watch this video on non-selective grazing
Farm Progress virtual show offered this blogger the chance to show effects of high-end grazing management. For those of you who liked my blogs on ultra-high-density grazing with non-selective grazing,...
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$14 million awarded for pandemic research
Funds go to universities to help them find rapid solutions to pressing concerns, including worker safety. USDA recently announced nearly $14 million in grants to help U.S. universities find solutions...
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Farm Progress America, September 30, 2020
Max Armstrong looks at recent payments to the farm and concerns they raise Max Armstrong shares insight on the latest presidential election given his years in the industry. He looks at ways the...
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Strengthening Local Processing Act introduced
Pingree, Fortenberry introduce legislation to strengthen local meat processing infrastructure. The Strengthening Local Processing Act was introduced in the House to expand options for local producers...
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Here’s how to have success with bankers
Relationship quality and communication are two of the many secrets that need to flow both ways. Do you see your banker as friend or foe?We all have a list of reasons we don’t like bankers. Most of...
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NCBA stockmanship events go virtual
Annual program changes from regional events to a single virtual meeting in November. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is changing its Stockmanship and Stewardship program from a series of...
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Genetic tech to boost oil, seed yield
Yield10 looks to push up oil content in canola; the company also made a deal for soybean work with GDM. The science of gene editing is already at work to make plants perform better. The startup...
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