A central Kentucky farmer says this has been the most challenging planting season in his more than two decades on the farm. Caleb Ragland says, “We’ve had either side of 45 inches of rainfall since January 1st.” Kentucky’s average annual rainfall is 50 inches. Ragland was still planting corn on Monday. “And it is far…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were all lower Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 to $0.5625. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0175 at $1.9375. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.94 to $1.96. Cheese barrels were down $0.03 at $1.84. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.84…… Continue Reading
Kristin Cavallari Is Finally Sharing Her Kids Online
Kristin Cavallari is bringing her kids into the spotlight for the first time. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen Pops Up at Darius Rucker’s Benefit Show
He sang one song off his new ‘I’m the Problem’ album, and one fan-favorite. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
McDonald’s Snack Wrap Returning; Here’s When You Can Get It
McDonald’s most-requested menu item is coming back. Here’s everything you need to know before it returns. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney Reveals She Has Been Chatting With Ed Sheeran
It’s not every day you find yourself chatting with Ed Sheeran. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Opportunities
The Illinois Corn Marketing Board believes that sustainable aviation fuel could be the next boom for corn demand. In this Managing for Profit, Dr. Steffen Mueller, principal economist at the University of Illinois-Chicago Energy Resources Center, discusses how checkoff funding is helping to expand research to ensure corn’s inclusion in the developing global SAF industry. …… Continue Reading
Anti-livestock threats continue
Attacks on the livestock industry aren’t going away. Josh St. Peters, executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association, says the recently concluded Illinois legislative session saw several anti-livestock proposals come forward but ultimately be defeated. “You know, there’s a handful of activist groups, really, not just in Illinois, but nationwide, that for a variety…… Continue Reading
U.S., India closing in on trade deal
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnik says the US and India are finalizing a potential trade agreement that could expand market access for ag producers. During remarks on Monday at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Lutnik says he’s very optimistic. “You should expect a deal between the United States and India in the not-too-distant future.” He…… Continue Reading
World’s Oldest McDonald’s Looks Like It’s Trapped in the 1950s
Retro characters, a walk-up counter and a museum make this one of the most unique dining experiences for McDonald’s lovers. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
