Columbia residents now have the ability to find out where crime was committed and when. The police department now publishes a dashboard with more bells and whistles for online searchers […]… Continue Reading
Cool conditions to continue through next week
A climatologist says cooler conditions are expected to continue in the short-term. Lindsay Johnson with the National Drought Mitigation Center the weather pattern will be favorable for crop development. “This is a nice little false fall that we’re calling it, where we are expected to be below normal temperatures,” she said. “Unfortunately, we’re not expecting…… Continue Reading
August RMI: Rural economy continues to weaken
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index says the ag economy weakened during August. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says many farmers are having a difficult time managing high input costs. “Agriculture commodity prices are still too low to break even for a lot of farmers,” he said. “In fact, bank CEOs expect about one-fifth of the…… Continue Reading
Read Cracker Barrel’s Official Response to the Logo Controversy
A statement from the restaurant concedes they could’ve done better. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Walz concerned about ag economy
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is concerned about the state of the farm economy. “It’s always the uncertainty, commodity prices are not great where they need to be. And I think we’re trying to see the trade deals settle out.” Speaking to Brownfield at the Minnesota State Fair Friday, Walz said farmers in the state are…… Continue Reading
Hear the Song Miley Cyrus Wrote Dad Billy Ray for His Birthday
It’s a never-before-heard song inspired by the family’s longstanding dramas and difficulties. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Grassley sees year-end spending package as most likely nationwide E15 vehicle
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the best chance for passing nationwide year-round E15 legislation is in a year-end spending package. “We’re hearing rumors the petroleum industry would appreciate, like the biofuels industry would, if we had ethanol, E15, year-round nationwide.” The Iowa Republican says the petroleum industry is looking for more certainty on biofuels…… Continue Reading
August cool down good for soybeans, rain needed
A soybean specialist at the University of Missouri says an end of August cool down is good for the soybeans. Andre Reis says cool temps help keep whatever water is left in the soil available a little longer. “We’re looking forward to having cool temperatures lasting awhile.” But he says most soybeans could use a…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean’s Daughter Getting Special Guitar Lessons From Pro
Jason Aldean’s youngest daughter, Navy, seems to be taking guitar lessons from a very seasoned professional. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Risk management critical for farmers especially at current prices
An ag economist says current price levels are creating tight margins for producers. “It’s an inhibitor to buy farm machinery. It’s probably an inhibitor in the land market and to go out and spend lots more.” Dan O’Brien with Kansas State University says risk management should be a top priority for farmers with ongoing uncertainty…… Continue Reading
