The senior science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says the ongoing drought across much of the eastern Corn Belt is impacting river transportation. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “Our biggest asset when it comes to agriculture in the Midwest, which is the Mississippi River, is now for the sixth year in a row below its low…… Continue Reading
EPA trying to “put Humpty Dumpty back together again” with new RFS proposal
The EPA has proposed a supplemental rule to address outstanding small refinery exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield the agency is trying to clean up unresolved issues related to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). “They’re dealing with various court decisions and standards that were late in being published, so a lot of…… Continue Reading
Kansas farmer harvesting record corn, sorghum
Harvest is in full swing for south-central Kansas farmer Craig Meeker. “My corn is probably the best crop across the farm that I’ve ever raised.” He says he has high expectations for his sorghum. “I had early sorghum that we already harvested, and it was incredible as well. I had some neighbors who had early…… Continue Reading
Thomas Rhett Shares Big News About Baby No. 5’s Gender!
Keeping the baby’s gender a surprise? Rhett shares how this decision brings a mix of stress and thrill to their journey. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Corps opens up campsites for Halloween Walk
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake has announced that campsite inventory for the Night Hawk Loop will be available for reservation for the week of October […]… Continue Reading
Ohio farmers face potential standability issues after early season weather extremes
An Ohio-based agronomist says early season weather challenges could impact corn standability this fall. Mitch Greve with Channel Seed says stalk quality could be an issue for areas that have been short on rainfall this year. “In some pockets where we were dry and we didn’t have moisture, it’s starting to cannibalize the bottom of…… Continue Reading
Multi-county car chase ends with spike strips
43-year-old Melissa Johnson, had herself a day yesterday. According to a probable cause statement, Johnson tried to cash a $900 check from a deceased person’s bank account at Hawthorne Bank […]… Continue Reading
Mizzou lawsuit over Homecoming hits Federal Court
The decision by UM System President Mun Choi to deny a groups application to march in the 2024 Homecoming parade comes to a head today in Federal District Court in […]… Continue Reading
Double fatality accident in Morgan County
Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash early yesterday (Tuesday) morning in Morgan County on Highway 50 near Old Highway 50. According to a crash report from the Missouri […]… Continue Reading
Brightspeed $14.3 million settlement announced
The city of Columbia’s July settlement with Brightspeed Communications, formerly known as CenturyTel of Missouri, has finally been announced. The city received $14.3 million as a result of a lawsuit […]… Continue Reading
