A market analyst says the Federal Reserve’s recent 50-point cut in the interest rate might bring more investors into the commodities markets. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield current conditions might invite more investment funds back into ag commodities. “It’s not an automatic lay-up that they’re just going to rush back in but it invites…… Continue Reading
A warm start to sugarbeet harvest in Red River Valley
The vice president of agriculture for American Crystal Sugar Company says warm temperatures have been a nemesis for sugarbeet farmers as the full harvest campaign begins. Steve Rosenau says farmers are limited to harvesting the sugarbeet crop in the morning. “We’re not able to store them long-term if they come out warmer than 55 degrees…… Continue Reading
This Star Just Dethroned Rihanna as Music’s Richest Woman
The richest woman in music is also music’s only star to become a billionaire without a major outside business venture. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lobbyist says tax reform will be a priority in 2025
The head lobbyist for Syngenta says tax reform will be one of the top priorities for the next Congress. Mary Kay Thatcher says, “This is really the Super Bowl of tax bills that we’ve ever done.” She says the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was passed in 2017 expires next year, and it includes…… Continue Reading
WATCH: Morgan Wallen Wouldn’t Sign This Fan’s Item
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Morgan Wallen Wouldn’t Sign This Fan’s Item
Country singer Morgan Wallen’s fans humorously attempt to get the singer to sign a particular item at a concert, but it makes sense why the star ignored it. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Allman Brothers Band’s Johnny Neel Dead at 70
“I consider it an honor to have crossed musical paths with him,” said the Doobie Brothers’ Michael McDonald. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
What Rascal Flatts Will Require Backstage on 2025 Tour
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New NCGA president focused on trade opportunities
The new president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says the organization is focused on several key trade opportunities. Kenneth Hartman, Jr., a fifth-generation farmer from southern Illinois, tells Brownfield… “We definitely need to work on trade agreements.” He says, “I know USMCA has been a great agreement. You know, right now our number…… Continue Reading
$14 million goes to expansion of the Ohio meat processing industry
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says the state is investing a fourth round of funding to expand local meat processors. Brian Baldridge says 51 operations will receive grants. “Funding will be used on upgrading their facilities, whether that’s new and improved equipment to make it more efficient or to increase their capacity…… Continue Reading
