Brianna LaPaglia says she’s “reclaiming myself.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Planting might not be that far away
An agronomist near the borders of Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri suggests it would not be far-fetched to see planting underway in less than two months. Tyler Dubay with Stine Seed says many growers will be preparing for spring fieldwork in the coming weeks. “Making sure you’re aligned with your cooperative on your sprayers and things…… Continue Reading
Artists Who Have Performed at Presidential Inaugurations
These singers have taken the stage on Inauguration Day! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
More cold weather coming
The chief meteorologist for Conduit Ag says the Midwest is preparing for another blast of cold weather. Eric Snodgrass says the lack of a southern branch of the Jetstream continues to allow periods of cold air to plunge south. “Early next week, we’re going to bottom out in temperatures again.” He says, “We’re going to…… Continue Reading
Weekly ethanol numbers mixed
U.S. ethanol production trickled slightly lower for the second consecutive week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.095 million barrels per day, down 7,000 on the week, but up 41,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says estimated operating margins for the average Iowa plant did improve…… Continue Reading
Ella Langley Reveals Who in Country Has the Best Pickup Lines
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America’s Most Expensive Fast Food Burgers (and Their Quality)
Let’s take a look at America’s most expensive fast food burgers, and their quality to see if they’re really worth the splurge. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
2025 begins with questions around pork demand
A swine lending specialist suggests there’s some uncertainty for pork demand in 2025. Daryl Timmerman with Compeer Financial says consumers could more closely scrutinize food costs. “I know there’s some trepidation out there as it relates to where the economy is going to go. I think with the new administration coming in, on the export…… Continue Reading
Crop insurance changes present opportunities
A crop insurance specialist with Farm Credit Illinois says changes to the federal crop insurance program present opportunities for farmers. Jack Young says farmers can protect even more of their crop in 2025 with improvements to the Enhanced Coverage Option, or ECO. “The subsidy has actually increased a bit on that Enhanced Coverage Option.” He…… Continue Reading
Grassley talks trade with USDA nominee Rollins
The importance of bilateral trade is being impressed upon President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Ag Secretary. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he recently met with Brooke Rollins and highlighted some of the bilateral agreements under the George W. Bush administration. “About 15 countries (and) about seven or eight different trade deals, and to emphasize to…… Continue Reading
