Stephen Wilson Jr.’s new song ‘Gary’ is one that started with a billboard on the highway. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Biofuels industry eyes 2026 rebound after ‘horrific’ 2025
After a challenging 2025, the U.S. biofuels industry has optimism for 2026. “2025 was horrific for biodiesel,” says Monte Shaw with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association. He tells Brownfield that’s due, in part, to unclear expectations for the 45Z tax credit. “We went the entire year without any certainty knowing how the tax credit would…… Continue Reading
Carrie Underwood Almost Turned Down Her Biggest Hit
She was the farm girl next door after ‘American Idol’ — so when this revenge anthem hit the table, Carrie second-guessed it. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
7 Country Artists in the Songwriters Hall of Fame
From Dolly Parton to Garth Brooks, these seven country artists — including new 2026 inductee Taylor Swift — have all been honored by the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Reba McEntire’s Daughter-in-Law Marissa Shares IVF Update
Marissa Blackstock is sharing a hopeful — but honest — IVF update after losing her pregnancy in late 2025. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jacob Lofland Shares Thoughts On ‘Landman’ Engagement Scene
Landman star Jacob Lofland opens up about Cooper’s romance, the show’s intense fight scenes and what surprised him most about Season 2 — including that unforgettable proposal. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
RISERS: Cross Canadian Ragweed’s Reunion Is a Smash Success
The reunion has been a smash success. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Soybeans climb, helped out by a higher move in bean oil
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. There are chances for hotter, drier weather in portions of South America over the near term, potentially expanding later in the month. That’s going to be watched closely until the pattern emerges, if it emerges. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand estimates is out…… Continue Reading
Chris Stapleton Was Valedictorian — But He Didn’t Give a Speech
Chris Stapleton’s high school days were more than just country music; he was also the top student at Johnson Central. What a combo! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hog futures close higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were higher, with boxed beef up at midday, waiting for the week’s direct business. There was also ongoing position squaring ahead of this Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report and next Friday’s USDA Cattle Inventory update. February live was $.72 higher at $233.10 and April…… Continue Reading
