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Max Armstrong provides insight on a vigil in Illinois, an interesting problem in Tennessee and celebrates FFA

February 18, 2019

Max Armstrong shares a look at the crowd that gathered in Aurora, Ill., to remember the lost from a plant shooting; another vigil is planned today. The Aurora event shines a spotlight guns, interestingly Max points out that Tennessee has seen an increase in the number of thefts of firearms from cars. From This Week in Agribusiness, Max shares some insight on FFA during this FFA Week. And Max offers some history President’s Day. And Max shared his quote of the day, from the Kentucky basketball coach.

Midwest Digest is a twice-daily audio feature produced by Max Armstrong, offering news and commentary from across the Midwest.

And don’t miss Farm Progress America, which runs every day online.

Photo: Joshua Lott, Getty Images

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