The Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping has spent the past year analyzing limitations across the St. Lawrence Seaway and opportunities for the agricultural industry. Michigan Soybean Committee Market Development Director Hanna Campbell tells Brownfield while ag products make up 40 percent of the cargo moved through the St. Lawrence Seaway, more transit is possible.…… Continue Reading
These Two Country Videos Went Viral in 2025 + We Know Why
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NMPF’s new chair says reliable workforce is critical for dairy farms
The new chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation says having a stable and secure workforce is one of the top challenges facing producers. Fourth-generation dairy farmer Brian Rexing tells Brownfield, “Dairy farming is seven days a week, 24 hours a day, it’s not seasonal, it’s every season.” Rexing was elected to lead during the organization’s…… Continue Reading
Ag groups urge full extension of USMCA to protect reliable export markets
A pair of commodity groups say the USCMA agreement is critical to providing reliable markets for American ag goods. Dave Walton, a farmer from Iowa and director with the American Soybean Association says the deal matters now more than ever. “As a farmer we are making decisions about what to plant for next year,…… Continue Reading
20 Adorable Pictures of Jelly Roll and His Wife, Bunnie Xo
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Conner Smith Says God Will Tell Him When to Return to Music
Smith says he’ll return to music soon — but not before God says it’s time. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ag Economy Barometer Survey: More than half of farmers say they plan to use farm aid to pay off debt
An ag economist says more than half of U.S. farmers surveyed for the last Ag Economy Barometer say they plan to use ad-hoc assistance to pay off debt. Purdue University’s Jim Mintert tells Brownfield, “I think they still recognize this is a challenging financial environment, so they want to make sure they’re going to enter next year with…… Continue Reading
Equipment sale-leasebacks helping farmers improve cash flow
The business development manager with LSI Equipment Leasing says some farmers are helping their cash flow through equipment sale-leaseback programs. Reed Hawkins says it’s a way for farmers to access the equity they’ve built up in their equipment. “A piece of equipment you own that’s maybe depreciated out a little bit, we’ll do an appraisal…… Continue Reading
The Alan Jackson Song That Brings Gavin Adcock to Tears
Gavin Adcock opens up about the emotional moments that creep into his high-energy performances. Music has a way of hitting us right in the feels, doesn’t it? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices move higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices closed mostly higher on Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, in somewhat limited trade. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.7450. One trade was made at that price. Blocks were unchanged at $1.3950. Three sales were made at that price. Barrels were unchanged at $1.4450. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0050 at $1.47. One trade was made at that price. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0075 at $1.1650. Five sales were made from $1.1575 to $1.65. The post…… Continue Reading
