Cash dairy prices were higher except for block cheese Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.03 at $0.78. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 at $1.54. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.6425. No sales were recorded. Butter prices…… Continue Reading
USDA cuts 2025 corn production outlook but still sees record crop
The USDA has trimmed its expectations for 2025 U.S. corn and soybean production. Corn is now pegged at a still record large 16.752 billion bushels, less than 1% below the September guess on a downward revision for yield to 186 bushels per acre. Harvested area was unchanged at 90.047 million acres. In 2024, corn totaled…… Continue Reading
Protein sector strong, crop sector struggling as bankruptcies tick up in 2025
Agricultural lenders report signs of tighter conditions in farm profitability and credit quality in 2025. Jackson Takach, chief economist with Farmer Mac, says a survey conducted with the American Bankers Association (ABA) of more than 450 ag lenders shows nearly 93% expect farm debt to increase over the next year. “For the protein sector, people…… Continue Reading
Here the Lyrics to Carly Pearce’s Raw + Lonely ‘Dream Come True’
Pearce sings about the loneliest parts of fame in her new song, and the final verse will make you shed a few tears. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
“A really tough time:” depressed prices leave wheat growers “hoping” for break-even
Depressed commodity prices are weighing on farmers like Kevin Leiser in northwest Minnesota. “It’s just really disappointing when you have a really good season and you’re hoping you are going to break even.” Leiser grows spring wheat, corn, and edible beans near Fertile and tells Brownfield yields were strong despite some excess moisture during the…… Continue Reading
The Perfect Way to Escape Family for a Moment During the Holidays
Imagine sneaking away to the garage for a holiday brew, all while looking like you belong there. This new attire makes it possible. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Some Midwest drought relief possible
Relief on the way? “The drought monitor right now says about 70% of the lower 48 is in some stage of drought. Eric Snodgrass, chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says some relief to ease the drought could be on the way this month. “It takes the terrible early winter weather, a super active…… Continue Reading
Buc-ee’s Sues Nut Huggers Underwear for Logo – What Do You Think?
A small-town underwear brand finds itself in a surprising showdown with a gas station giant over a cartoon squirrel logo. It’s a wild story! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Grassley calls Trump meeting “significant” for year-round E15 effort
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says biofuel stakeholders met with President Trump Thursday to discuss permanent year-round E15 legislation. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the meeting is significant. “So I’m hoping that we get something out of the White House that the President says he wants this legislation passed.” He calls nationwide E15 an easy lift…… Continue Reading
The Top 35 Southern Rock Songs That Shaped the Genre
Harder than their country rock brethren, these tracks thrive on the volume and jams. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
