Max Armstrong remembers the King of Corned Beef - Robert Costello - who was also the president of the Midwest Meat Association. Costello was a long-time advocate for the industry and Max remembers his product. Max also looks at the history of corned beef and its relationship to Ireland.

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.

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