Don Henley called him “one of the best musicians I’ve ever worked with in my life.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Near-seasonal weather covers the Plains; mid-Winter cold across the Midwest Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, cold weather persists, especially in the Great Lakes States. Early Friday, sub-0°F temperatures were widespread across the upper Mississippi Valley and the upper Great Lakes region. Despite the cold conditions, snow coverage is mostly limited to parts of the eastern Corn Belt and the northern tier of the region, from North…… Continue Reading
Three Common Misconceptions About Nitrogen Loss
On this final episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services discusses the importance of growers understanding how significant nitrogen loss can be, and how it can prevented. The post Three Common Misconceptions About Nitrogen Loss appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
The cattle industry continues to look for answers about supplies
In less than a week, the cattle industry will get a lot of much-needed data about the state of the U.S. cattle herd. Livestock economist Josh Maples says there’s one thing the industry is eyeing in today’s report. “Quarterly Cattle on Feed numbers are really important right now as we try to look for some…… Continue Reading
A late-January thaw ahead for much of the Heartland; a more active pattern for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for colder-than-normal conditions in the Northeast, Pacific Northwest, and an area stretching from southern California to the southern Rockies. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across much of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in a broad…… Continue Reading
Nominee Rollins supports whole milk in schools
The person likely to lead the USDA under President Trump is a supporter of whole milk in American diets. During the Senate confirmation hearing for USDA Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins, Senator and Dr. Roger Marshall poured himself a glass of milk and asked Rollins if she agreed whole milk is the most nutritious drink known…… Continue Reading
Biofuels integral to soybean profitability
A member of Clean Fuels Alliance America’s board of directors says biofuels are vital to his farm’s profitability. Nebraska farmer Greg Anderson tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing at least a 13% or greater of the value of the bushel of soybeans attributed to biofuels.” He says, “On a $10 bushel of beans that’s $1.30 that I…… Continue Reading
How Much Was Carrie Underwood Paid to Sing at the Inauguration?
She sang a stunning rendition of “America the Beautiful.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures up ahead of Friday’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting on the rest of the week’s direct business to develop and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. February live cattle closed $1.05 higher at $201.10 and April lives closed $.95 higher at $200.72. March feeder cattle closed $1.00 higher at $274.07 and…… Continue Reading
Effort to get more milk in the military renewed
A Wisconsin Congressman has renewed his efforts to get more milk on the military menu. Former Navy Seal and 3rd District Republican Derrick Van Orden’s first bill of the 119th Congress is the Strengthening Service Members with Milk Act. If passed, the Secretary of Defense would be required to provide fluid or powdered milk to…… Continue Reading
