Max Armstrong reports on news that the McRib is back on the menu and he shares some history about the sandwich that debuted at McDonald's 40 years ago. Max shares that the sandwich got its start in 1960s as part of a defense project which was aimed at creating a "weapon of mass deliciousness." Max shares more of the history of this popular sandwich.

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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