‘When kids get caught in the middle, when holidays turn into trauma — that’s not safety. That’s not protection,’ Ray says. ‘That’s a failure of a broken immigration system.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Zero Sugar Oreo Cookies Coming in 2026: What to Know
Get ready, cookie lovers! A classic treat is getting a makeover that could change snack time for many. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
USMCA faces 2026 review, Greer says exit, revision, or renegotiation possible
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the US could withdraw from its tri-lateral trade deal with Canada and Mexico. He says there are several options heading into the review of the US-Canada-Mexico Agreement in 2026. “Could it be exited?” he says. “Yes, it could be exited. Could it be revised? Yes. Could it be renegotiated? Yes. That…… Continue Reading
Farmer has mixed feelings on Trump’s aid package
A farmer from eastern Iowa says President Trump’s farmer assistance package should help many producers in the short-term. But, Lance Lillibridge says the aid isn’t a long-term solution for the economic issues impacting agriculture. “I appreciate the administration acknowledging there is a financial problem in agriculture right at the moment,” he said. “But really we’ve…… Continue Reading
Which 2025 Country Music Predictions Came True?
This time last year, Taste of Country attempted to make nine predictions about what was going to happen in country music in 2025. Let’s see how many we got right. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Crop conference underscores need for clearer pesticide strategies
Pesticide application strategies are a focus at this year’s Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management Conference. Wesley Everman, ISU Extension weed specialist, says clear communication is key when formulating application plans to help avoid pesticide drift issues. “I think the applicator should work with who is making the recommendations selling the product, and with the…… Continue Reading
Nebraska Cattlemen preparing for legislative debate over brand inspection law
The president-elect of the Nebraska Cattlemen says he expects the state’s brand law to be front and center in the next legislative session. Craig Uden says the legislation could make changes to the Nebraska Brand Act, which includes the cost of inspections for different types of operations. “Who’s paying different levels? Who gets the most…… Continue Reading
Here’s How You Can Be Part of a Taylor Sheridan Show
Being on a Taylor Sheridan project? Total flex. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Research shows Gen Z least trusting of dairy products, prompting new grant focus
The manager of farm leadership development with Midwest Dairy says research shows that Generation Z is the least trusting of dairy products. Alyson Fendrick says the organization’s 2026 Undeniably Dairy Grants are aimed at mending that relationship. “We know our consumers are getting further and further removed from the farm, so they just don’t have…… Continue Reading
Economist: quiet December WASDE not a surprise despite data gaps
An ag economist suggests the absence of significant changes in the USDA’s latest supply and demand estimates is to be expected. Dr. Megan Roberts is with Compeer Financial. “There isn’t a lot that jumps out because it was a pretty subdued report in terms of changes. That’s not atypical for the December report.” But Roberts…… Continue Reading
