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Apr 22, 2021 Max Armstrong reports on the expanding role of the Soil Conservation Service, which later became the Natural Resources Conservation Service. He points to the many practices both on the farm, and in town, designed to monitor soil erosion, but also to promote conservation practices. The Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

Max Armstrong offers some history on just how long farmers have been working on conservation Apr 19, 2021 Max Armstrong share how farmers have worked on conservation for more than 80 years. He reports that it started April 27, 1935, which recognized the "wastage of soil and moisture resources on farm grazing and forest lands is a menace to national welfare." This established what was then called the Soil Conservation Service, which is today called the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Max shares more of the history, including the first chief of the SCS. Farm Progress America is a ...

Max Armstrong shares insight on ag trends based on new information from CoBank Apr 16, 2021 Max Armstrong reports on new farm data from CoBank which reports on various aspects of the ag economy. The organization notes that the policy focus on Washington is moving from crisis management to building for the future. The proposed infrastructure plan has substantial implications for rural water, power, and broadband producers. Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Ag...

Farm Progress America, April 15, 2021 Max Armstrong shares news on a new apple that's growing in demand around the country – Cosmic Crisp Apr 15, 2021 Max Armstrong reports on the introduction of a new apple – the Cosmic Crisp. First developed in the University of Washington, the company Proprietary Variety Management which markets the apple variety. The company is working with social media influencers to promote the new apple, including promoting the variety as a year-round fruit. Max shares more details on the new apple. Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agric...

Max Armstrong shares a history lesson on an event that has grown a lot in 51 years – Earth Day