Podcast appearances and mentions of Max Armstrong

A man had both his legs amputated after burning himself on a skillet during a camping trip. Max Armstrong, 40, was camping with his friends to Kiowa, Colorado, US, in December 2024, when he burned his thumb on a skillet while cooking pasta for their dinner.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Friday, Amtrak is moving full speed ahead with tunnel closures in the city— despite pleas from Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams who fear the three-year project could cause transit chaos.A jury convicted a woman who sneaked onto a flight from New York to Paris without a boarding pass by slipping past security and airline gate agents at John F. Kennedy International Airport last year.And in Washington, The Trump administration says making cents doesn't make sense anymore. The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out, a Treasury Department official confirms.

Former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Lisa Dent to talk about the dust storm that hit Chicago last week. Armstrong shares whether farmers are to blame for the storm. Then, Armstrong discusses what farmers are doing to reduce the the volume of dust storms.

Jon Hansen chats with former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong about how tariffs affect agriculture. Plus, corn production in May, why did beef prices spike 11%, and more! You can find Max's book More Stories from the Heartland here: More-Stories-Heartland-Americas-Broadcasters.

On this Deep Dive episode of FP Next, Curt and Sarah visit with legendary farm broadcaster Max Armstrong.Episode links Half Century of Progress ShowMax Armstrong's Tractor StuffHonorary Prairie Farmer Master Farmer feature

Jon Hansen chats with former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong about the latest news on farmers. Max takes a deep dive into farm income, crop production, and the importance of the Panama Canal. You can find Max’s book More Stories from the Heartland here: More-Stories-Heartland-Americas-Broadcasters.

WGN Radio’s Jon Hansen, in for Bob Sirott, chats with former WGN agri-business broadcaster Max Armstrong about his memories of working New Year’s Eve on WGN Radio during Y2K and his responsibilities leading into New Year’s Day. Max talks about what he has been up to since retiring and comments on the current state of […]

KJ Johnson with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association recaps 2024 and looks ahead to 2025.  University of Illinois Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi discusses mental health issues involving rural youths.Highlighting a couple of our favorite conversations from 2024, farm broadcaster Max Armstrong and the farmers who plant corn at the Field of Dreams site.   

Max Armstrong joins Lisa Dent on the show to talk about farmers challenges with the Hurricane damage, also hear them discuss the failure to pass the Farm Bill, how it affects our farmers and their families, and more farm news.

Agricultural reporter and WGN Radio legend Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen to talk about recent dry weather, how this will impact fall harvest season, Illinois being the #1 pumpkin producing state, why prices on certain items are still high, and what farmers think when they hear the word, ‘tariff.’ And don’t forget to check out Max’s book […]

Agricultural reporter and WGN Radio legend Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen to talk about recent dry weather, how this will impact fall harvest season, Illinois being the #1 pumpkin producing state, why prices on certain items are still high, and what farmers think when they hear the word, ‘tariff.’ And don’t forget to check out Max’s book […]

Agricultural reporter and WGN Radio legend Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen to talk about recent dry weather, how this will impact fall harvest season, Illinois being the #1 pumpkin producing state, why prices on certain items are still high, and what farmers think when they hear the word, ‘tariff.’ And don’t forget to check out Max’s book […]

Max Armstrong, agricultural journalist, joins Jon to talk about the latest updates in the world of agriculture and the possibility of a new cover crop that could be ground up after harvest and used to fuel airplanes?

Legendary WGN agricultural journalist Max Armstrong joins Jon to talk about the latest updates in the world of agriculture and the possibility of a new cover crop that could be ground up after harvest and used to fuel airplanes.

On this episode, Pivot Bio Senior Agronomic Scientist Dr. Clayton Nevins discusses what farmers need to know about applying nitrogen after a wet start to the growing season. Dr. Brent Pepin, Director of Swine Health at the National Pork Board, discusses efforts to improve traceability in the event of a foreign animal disease outbreak in the U.S. Also, farm broadcaster Max Armstrong provides insights on the Red Power Roundup in Iowa. And, we learn about the origins of barbed wire and its ties to an Illinois town. In “Beltway Beef,” Hunter Ihrman discusses the National Cattlemen's Beef Association's efforts to battle the Department of Defense on plans to introduce lab-created meat into military meals. In our “Meat Monitor” segment, we learn about what a possible strike among longshoremen on the East and Gulf coasts could mean to agriculture, and in “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz stresses the importance of proper filter checks. The episode also features the music of Steve Markwardt. Timestamps Intro and news: 0:00 Dr. Clayton Nevins, Pivot Bio: 6:19 Dr. Brent Pepin, National Pork Board: 8:46 Max Armstrong: 10:23 Jessi LaRue, Glidden Homestead and Historical Center: 12:21 Hunter Ihrman, “Beltway Beef”: 13:51 Dan Halstrom, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 23:40 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 26:03 Steve Markwardt: 27:30

Legendary WGN Radio broadcaster Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about what farmers are currently doing with their crops. The two also discuss farmworker safety, bird flu in dairy cows, and more!

Phil Arkow is a co-founder of the National Link Coalition, the non-profit national resource center on the link between animal abuse and human violence. Animal abuse is a sentinel indicator that something is clearly wrong, so if animals are abused likely there's additional violence in the home.  Arkow explains why people are reluctant to leave […]

Broadcasting legend Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss cicadas, solar taking over farmlands, and the incentive per acre. You can purchase Max’s book “More Stories from the Heartland” on bantrybaybooks.com.

We are adding a new part to the Digging In podcast with our series called, "Think Big, Do Good." This series was designed with feel-good stories in mind, as we highlight those who dared to dream big without losing sight of what is important in their hearts. Former farm broadcaster Max Armstrong kicks of this new series. While traveling the world covering agricultural news, Max impacted America's heartland. Rediscover the personality and voice that endeared so many listeners. You won't want to miss this first episode of Think Big, Do Good! Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Think Big, Do Good sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs Guests: Max Armstrong, Former Farm Broadcaster Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

WGN legend Max Armstrong, author of ‘More Stories from the Heartland’, joins Jon Hansen to chat about grain farmers, election years, farmer politics, and more. The two also talk about recent events and European farmers protesting.

0:00 - Ramblin Ray Stevens fills in for Dan & Amy   15:24 - Shrinking US Military and an unpatriotic generation    24:40 - Delta Airlines agent mis-genders traveler    33:42 - DeSantis wishes Trump hadn't been indicted    41:56 - Lookin' good Ray   51:53 - Max Armstrong, agriculture broadcaster from Chicago, shares some animal stories and details from his new book More Stories from the Heartland. You can follow Max on X @maxarmstrong   01:09:28 - US Border Policy   01:27:10  - Noted economist Stephen Moore spent his Christmas in Chicago in has some ideas on how to fix it. Get more Steve @StephenMoore   01:40:24 - The Joys of Christmas shopping and giving    01:44:21 - Alderman Ray Lopez on stopping crime in Chicago and solving the ongoing migrant crisis. For more on Ray's work for the 15th ward the15theward.org   02:01:47 - Winter will get here sooner or later  02:10:39 - What's happening in Eagle Pass, TX?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well-known farm broadcaster Max Armstrong, author of More Stories from the Heartland, joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation and a Thanksgiving salute to American farmers.Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

We chat with legendary ag broadcaster Max Armstrong, who was recognized earlier this week by the Illinois Broadcasters Association. We get an ag education update from John Heiser with FCAE.We celebrate the IHSA & IPPA Pork & Pigskins champ with Olympia High School ag teacher Bryce Hoffman. Darin Copeland highlights Prairie Farms Dairy.

The last show of September is here! Join the class and listen in for more laughs, learning and lunacy with a cast of returning characters. The show starts as we celebrate WGN’s own Jack Heinrich on his first live broadcast on Blackhawks Live. Next up is Max Armstrong taking a stroll up the farm and […]

Longtime WGN agriculture business reporter Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen to discuss farmers quitting, insurance, and what’s happening with crops this time of the year when it comes to harvesting. Plus, Jon and Max chat about his book, “More Stories from the Heartland“

We highlight the Broomcorn Festival in Arcola and the Sandwich Fair on Friday's show.We also celebrate the career of esteemed ag broadcaster Max Armstrong. We finish the show with Pigskin Pickins'.

Beloved broadcaster Max Armstrong rings in the morning with Steve and Jane and shares selections from 'More Stories from the Heartland,' his latest collection of tales straight from farmers across the nation. Follow Max wherever he goes on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcasting legend Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen for Your Money Matters. Armstrong delivers his reports from the Farm Progress Show, the largest outdoor farm show in the nation. For more on Max, visit here.

Longtime WGN agriculture-business reporter Max Armstrong joins Lisa Dent to talk about his career at WGN Radio, telling stories of people in farming and agriculture, and his new book, More Stories from the Heartland. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow @LaurenLapka

Legendary WGN agriculture-business reporter Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss farming in the Midwest and the droughts that farmers are struggling with. Plus, Max shares a little of what is in his new book, “More Stories from the Heartland” Find Max’s book here: www.bantrybaybooks.com

Chicago radio legend Max Armstrong joins Ramblin' Ray on the Big 89 to talk about his illustrious broadcasting journey, if Illinois is in a drought, and the anticipated release date of his upcoming book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Johnnie Putman and Steve King are back after a holiday break for another special show as we greet new friends and say goodbye to old ones. WGN’s own legendary agriculture business reporter Max Armstrong jumps on the show to tell everyone about the next phase of his life. Then, we are introduced to the rest […]

Max Armstrong, WGN’s own agriculture business reporter joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how the drought is affecting farmers. Plus, crop insurance, the disaster assistance bill, and rich people buying farms. Max also gives a statistic about the transition in ownership of farmland over the next few years.

Max Armstrong, WGN's legendary agriculture business reporter, joins Jon Hansen to discuss how A.I. is changing the world of farming. From predicting yields, leaf readers that show what the plant needs, droughts, and more. Plus, Max answers the question of what farmers are doing in June.

WGN’s legendary agricultural-business reporter Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen to talk about what farmers are doing to combat adverse weather conditions as many are affected by tornadoes and flooding. They also talk about the big takeaways to come from the new Farm Bill and the dairy farm disaster in Texas.

On Tuesday's AOA, DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing kicked off the show with a discussion of the green in the commodity markets and his thoughts on the broader economy. Then, Mary-Thomas Hart of NCBA joined the show with an update on the court decisions around the Biden administrations Waters of the US rule. Max Armstrong of This Week in Agribusiness helped us close the show by talking about Ag Day in Washington DC, where he's on location shooting for this weekend's broadcast.

Longtime WGN agriculture-business reporter Max Armstrong joins Lisa Dent to talk about an agriculture purchase in Iowa that was made by a group of professional athletes, which includes Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Celtics power forward Blake Griffin, and others for $5 million. Follow The Lisa Dent Show on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow @maryvandeveldeFollow […]

On today’s show, Jon Hansen is joined by legendary WGN agriculture-business reporter Max Armstrong. With a heavy winter storm striking much of the U.S., Max analyzes the impact a winter storm can have on agriculture and the movement of goods.

Legendary WGN agriculture-business reporter Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss what the typical farmer does during the winter months. Later, Max addresses the improvement of the elevation and depth of the Mississippi River and how this will help grain transport.

Legendary WGN agriculture-business reporter Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss what is currently going on with farmers in Illinois. Later, Max addresses both the effects of the drought along the Mississippi River and the $1.8 billion worth of agricultural damage in Florida caused my Hurricane Ian.

Legendary WGN agriculture-business reporter Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss this harvest season. The two also talk about the moisture content of corn, how farmers know when it’s time to harvest, and artificially drying crops.

Ramblin' Ray, in for John Howell, speaks with Legendary Agriculture Broadcaster, Max Armstrong. Armstrong talks about life on the farm, projections for agriculture and livestock prices, and farming equipment advances. He also gives an update on his longtime friend and broadcast partner, Orion Samuelson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WEEKEND AG MATTERS: In this week's episode of Weekend Ag Matters, it's all about the Farm Progress Show as Riley Smith runs down the news headlines, Russ Parker brings us his faith-based food for thought, Dustin Hoffmann chats with Max Armstrong for AMPM's 100th episode, and Mark Magnuson talks with Kevin McNew of the Farmer's Business Network.

Legendary WGN agriculture-business reporter Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss the drought that’s affecting agriculture in Europe and how that may influence agricultural preparations and decisions made in the U.S. Later, Max addresses whether or not indoor vertical farms in metropolitan areas are the future of agriculture and then he shares his […]

AOA kicked off Farm Progress Show week with a legend of the Farm Progress Show, Max Armstrong looking ahead to the event and Chris Neidert, Marketing and Training director with Trelleborg shared the panel topics in booth 928 from 10-11 this week. Next, DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing reviewed the weekend's news on the commodity market and looked ahead to harvest, Sigrid Johannes, Associate Director of the Public Lands Council reviewed the recent court decision allowing PLC and NCBA to defend the delisting of the Gray Wolf in court.

Legendary WGN agriculture-business reporter Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss farmers’ feelings on their crops now that we’ve come to the end of July. Max and Jon later addressed whether or not farm subsidies and crop insurance lower food prices and if we can give more subsidies to aid the prices in […]

Legendary WGN agriculture business reporter Max Armstrong joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to discuss how the heat is affecting inflation. Jon and Max talk about farmers’ input costs and the rental cost of land. Plus, the two discuss Kellogg splitting into three companies, stem technology in regards to farming, and Max answers caller […]

Garrett Toay of Ag Trader Talk joined Mike first to discuss the spreads narrowing throughout the ag futures, and some opportunities that might be developing in Brazil. Then, Ted McKinney, CEO of National Association of State Departments of Agriculture shared that organizations hopes for the '23 Farm Bill coming out of DC next year. Also coming out of DC is a potential new rule from the SEC about disclosing climate risks for all publicly traded companies; Richard Morrison of CEI shared his impressions of how this rule could impact the investing community. And finally, Max Armstrong, host of This Week in Agribusiness, joined the show from the National Mall in Washington DC where the National Ag Day celebrations are getting underway with a massive display of farm machinery. Of of that on Tuesday's episode of AOA.

Ray was in today minus Wendy. He talked with Casey Odell from Wildfire Restaurant about the issues in the supply chain and with a lack of staff. Brittany Magnus, mother of Cole who has leukemia, called into the show and she's asking for people to send her son birthday cards. Max Armstrong joined Ray to talk about how farmers are doing right now. Alderman Ray Lopez was on the show again to discuss issues in the City of Chicago. Ramblin' Ray was disgusted by a fish's new tongue. A teacher made a profanity-laced TikTok. And the mayor of Dalton hired a registered sex offender.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Armstrong reflects on his lifelong connection to Agriculture, the best advice he was ever given, and the upcoming Farm Progress and Husker Harvest event, the Farm Progress Virtual Experience -- available live September 15, 16, and 17 at farmprogressshow.com or huskerharvestdays.com.

Ross Levitan, Brandon Piller and Chris Parliament begin the show discussing the news that the Sens Foundation will not have its contract renewed by the organization after 22 years, announce when the HHOF will name its 2020 inductees, get back into our SC Draft rankings with #16 - Czech forward Jan Mysak. Finally, our debut of SensCentral Citizens with todays guest; Max Armstrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices