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Companies promote carbon programs at farm show

Companies promote carbon programs at farm show

  • Aaron Viner

BOONE, Iowa — Carbon markets have had a growing presence at agriculture expos, with companies and farmers looking to connect.

Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference postponed to 2021

    Though the annual Nebraska Wind and Solar Conference scheduled for Nov. 9-10, was postponed due to COVID-19 based restrictions and health risks, next year’s conference has already been set for Nov. 8-10, 2021, at the Lincoln Cornhusker Marriott.

    Industry consolidation offers pluses and minuses

    Industry consolidation offers pluses and minuses

    • Nat Williams

    This is not your grandfather’s ag retail world. It’s a new age, with large companies getting larger through mergers, acquisitions and consolidations.

    Lab-grown dairy joins synthetic ‘meat’

    Lab-grown dairy joins synthetic ‘meat’

    • By Larissa Zimberoff, Bloomberg News

    The search for sustainable, healthy alternatives to meat currently has two paths: the meat-mimicking veggie burger and lab-grown proteins. But in the land of dairy, there’s only plant-based alternatives like cashew “butter” and almond milk.

    In the pig plague, it pays to be a crop giant in the right place

    In the pig plague, it pays to be a crop giant in the right place

    • By Isis Almeida and Mario Parker, Bloomberg News

    The world’s top agricultural-commodity traders have for months stuck to the mantra they’ll benefit from a deadly pig disease roiling global markets. Just how much they’ll profit depends on the location of their assets.

    McDonald's plots future with fewer beef antibiotics in overhaul

    McDonald's plots future with fewer beef antibiotics in overhaul

    • By Deena Shanker, Bloomberg News

    McDonald’s Corp. announced a new beef antibiotic policy affecting 85 percent of its global supply chain intended to reduce the use of antibiotics important to human health.

    Bacon is so hot that the world's top pork producer is expanding

    Bacon is so hot that the world's top pork producer is expanding

    • By Lydia Mulvany and Isis Almeida, Bloomberg News

    America’s love affair with bacon is so strong that Smithfield Foods Inc., the world’s biggest hog producer, is building up its capacity to produce the meat.

    Bayer to cut 12,000 jobs, exit vet unit amid drag from suits

    Bayer to cut 12,000 jobs, exit vet unit amid drag from suits

    • By Tim Loh and Naomi Kresge, Bloomberg News

    Bayer AG plans to cut 12,000 jobs and exit its animal health business in an effort to mollify Wall Street, which has punished the company over the tidal wave of lawsuits that came alongside the $63 billion takeover of Monsanto Co.

    Tariffs hit farmers again as big firms pay less for damaged soy

    Tariffs hit farmers again as big firms pay less for damaged soy

    • By Isis Almeida, Bloomberg News

    U.S. farmers already hurt by the tariffs spat with China are now contending with a big-time drop in how much they get for damaged soybeans after a wetter-than-usual harvest.

    Bayer vows to back Roundup as investors fret about crop unit

    Bayer vows to back Roundup as investors fret about crop unit

    • By Tim Loh, Bloomberg News

    Bayer AG vowed to defend its embattled weedkiller Roundup as investors worried about the health of the agricultural business the German company bolstered with the $63 billion acquisition of Monsanto Co.

    U.S. crop giants are doing more Brazil deals thanks to trade war

    U.S. crop giants are doing more Brazil deals thanks to trade war

    • By Mario Parker, Bloomberg News

    Some of the most iconic names in U.S. agriculture just agreed to do more business with China. But it’s coming at the expense of American farmers as the companies agree to ship more soybeans from Brazil amid Donald Trump’s trade war with Beijing.

    Bayer faces Roundup woes at home now as ministry urges retreat

    Bayer faces Roundup woes at home now as ministry urges retreat

    • By Naomi Kresge and Patrick Donahue, Bloomberg News

    Germany’s Environment Ministry laid out a plan Tuesday for a step-by-step retreat from glyphosate, the weedkiller that has been a thorn in Bayer AG’s side since its $63 billion acquisition of Monsanto Co.

    ADM is showing there's money to be made in trade war

    ADM is showing there's money to be made in trade war

    • By Mario Parker and Isis Almeida, Bloomberg News

    Archer Daniels Midland Co., the 116-year-old agribusiness giant, is shaping up as one of the few crop-trading houses to benefit from President Donald Trump’s trade war with China.

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    All in the extended family: Partnering with contract growers to build a legacy

    All in the extended family: Partnering with contract growers to build a legacy

    Content by The Maschhoffs. Ken and Dave Maschhoff, fifth generation family farmers, help other family farmers be successful. 

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    Robust early disease prevention for corn gives farmers a boost

    Robust early disease prevention for corn gives farmers a boost

    Content by AgVenture Inc. With multiple modes of action against corn plants’ most common early season afflictions and demonstrated yield advantage for high and low nematode pressure environments, AgVenture’s broad-spectrum protection is unique.

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    How AgVenture helps soybean farmers prevent early season fungal diseases

    How AgVenture helps soybean farmers prevent early season fungal diseases

    Content by AgVenture Inc. Phytophthora causes root and stem rot in seedlings and can potentially destroy large swaths of crops. Fortunately, one development in the industry has the potential to save soybean farmers from substantial crop loss.

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    Covering new ground: KUHN expands its line of hydraulic push manure spreaders

    Covering new ground: KUHN expands its line of hydraulic push manure spreaders

    Content by KUHN. Keen on increasing your soil’s fertility? Learn more about the innovative ag equipment available from Kuhn North America — like the newly expanded line of ProPush® Hydraulic Push Manure Spreaders.

    State & Regional

    Update: Investigators recover plane cockpit voice, flight data recorders

    Update: Investigators recover plane cockpit voice, flight data recorders

    The crash between a regional jet and a military helicopter left 67 dead, including three students and six parents in Fairfax and multiple former students of Loudoun public schools.

    Gallery: Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

    Gallery: Passenger jet with 64 aboard collides with Army helicopter while landing at Reagan Airport near DC

    National

    Administration relies on existing structures for deals and disputes

    Administration relies on existing structures for deals and disputes

    Dairy summit explores trade barriers, possibilities

    Dairy summit explores trade barriers, possibilities

    After record year, U.S. needs to step up, foster more trade deals, expert says

    After record year, U.S. needs to step up, foster more trade deals, expert says

    Farm profits may dip, but plenty of optimism at annual event

    Farm profits may dip, but plenty of optimism at annual event

    Curated Commerce

    Best Greens Powders for 2025: A Nutritionist’s Top 5

    Best Greens Powders for 2025: A Nutritionist’s Top 5

    Affiliate. We asked a nutritionist to share their top 5 greens powder picks to boost your daily nutrient intake and support overall health.

    9 Considerations Before Bringing a Pet Home In 2025

    9 Considerations Before Bringing a Pet Home In 2025

    Affiliate. Find out what you should consider when bringing home a new pet for the holidays. 

    8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

    8 best CBD gummies for relaxation and wellness

    Affiliate. Take a closer look at some of the top CBD gummy options on the market.

    Healthy Supplements for Dogs from St. Louis-based Native Pet!

    Healthy Supplements for Dogs from St. Louis-based Native Pet!

    Affiliate. Learn about Native Pet and their variety of healthy, natural supplements for pets.

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    Lawsonia infection might be impacting more than you think

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    The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

    The walleye whisperer: Your two adventurous spots for landing trophy fish this summer

    Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.

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    Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

    Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

    Content by Chief Agri. The addition of the new Chief Agri bin at the Maywood facility represents a significant step forward for Ag Valley Co-op, reinforcing their commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

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    Revolutionizing feed production: GroffJulius and Chief Agri transform Ephrata facility

    Revolutionizing feed production: GroffJulius and Chief Agri transform Ephrata facility

    Content by Chief Agri. Learn how Chief Agri and GroffJulius collaborated to create an industry-leading fully automated feed mill.

    Business

    Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

    Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

    Revolutionizing feed production: GroffJulius and Chief Agri transform Ephrata facility

    Revolutionizing feed production: GroffJulius and Chief Agri transform Ephrata facility

    Chief Agri receives prestigious safety leader award for third consecutive year

    Chief Agri receives prestigious safety leader award for third consecutive year

    Navigating spring grain market trends with Chief Agri: Insights for manufacturing and storage planning

    Navigating spring grain market trends with Chief Agri: Insights for manufacturing and storage planning

    World

    Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

    Ag Valley Co-op expands grain storage capacity with new Chief Agri bin in Maywood, Nebraska

    Revolutionizing feed production: GroffJulius and Chief Agri transform Ephrata facility

    Revolutionizing feed production: GroffJulius and Chief Agri transform Ephrata facility

    Chief Agri receives prestigious safety leader award for third consecutive year

    Chief Agri receives prestigious safety leader award for third consecutive year

    Navigating spring grain market trends with Chief Agri: Insights for manufacturing and storage planning

    Navigating spring grain market trends with Chief Agri: Insights for manufacturing and storage planning

    Politics

    Update: Investigators recover plane cockpit voice, flight data recorders

    Update: Investigators recover plane cockpit voice, flight data recorders

    The crash between a regional jet and a military helicopter left 67 dead, including three students and six parents in Fairfax and multiple former students of Loudoun public schools.

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