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We're welcoming new leadership to Farm Progress as new editors take the helm at Wallaces Farmer and Nebraska Farmer. But neither Tyler Harris, nor Curt Arens, are new to the Farm Progress team. They're shifting roles to fill leadership opportunities for the company. And in the latest episode of Around Farm Progress, they share some history and what they see for the future. Long-time editor and writer for Wallaces Farmer – Rod Swoboda – is retiring at year end. Tyler Harris, former editor of Nebraska Farmer, is moving east to take on the challenges of covering Iowa Agriculture. We talked w...

Max Armstrong shares a new income source for dairy farms – renewable natural gas Dec 17, 2020 Max Armstrong looks at a new use for methane from the farm, an issue Max has covered for 20 years. But the market is changing and methane-produced electricity from the farm lost value. However theres a new use turning that methane into renewable natural gas that can be consumed by the transportation market. The key is cleaning up that gas and putting it into a pipeline. Max shares insight on this issue where dairies in Wisconsin and Vermont are getting the benefit. Wisconsin Agriculturist edi...

Willie Vogt COVER CROPS AT WORK: Respondents to the latest Farm Progress PANEL share their thoughts on cover crops. A majority of those who answered the survey are using the practice, but some questions remain for others. The latest Farm Progress PANEL shows many farmers are engaged with this practice designed to boost soil health When folks talk about soil health or carbon sequestration, the conversation often turns to cover crops. And a drive across the Midwest this winter will probably show you more green covered ground than you've seen in the past. At Farm Progre...

The Around Farm Progress Podcast looks at what it means for Tom Vilsack to return to USDA; and get dig into a consumer survey showing farm opportunity.