Blake Shelton and all his “Friends & Heroes” are ready to hit the road again. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Country Artists With the Most Albums — One Has Over 100!
Which country artists have released the most albums? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Identifying needs versus wants in a down economy
With the downturn in the farm economy likely to continue, Barry Benson, an ag banker with First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) says it’s more important than ever to be financially sound. He shares some tips about watching expenses, identifying spending habits and controlling finances where possible. The post Identifying needs versus wants in a…… Continue Reading
K-State entomologist says corn leafhoppers could present a challenge for growers
A Kansas State University entomologist says recent scouting efforts have confirmed the prevalence of corn leafhoppers in Kansas. Anthony Zucoff tells Brownfield the insect can spread corn stunt disease. “It’s important to know that the leafhoppers themselves need to feed on an infected plants to begin with, in order to uptake the pathogens and then…… Continue Reading
Biden, Vilsack announce green energy grants to rural cooperatives
Electric cooperatives in 23 states are getting more than 7.3 billion dollars in clean energy grants. President Biden and Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack are announcing the details at one of the Dairyland Power Cooperative project sites near Westby, Wisconsin Thursday. Vilsack says Dairyland is receiving 573 million dollars, with 471 million in grants and 102…… Continue Reading
High School Student Forced to Remove American Flag From Truck
Other students joined together to protest. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Wow! Henry Is 122 Years Old, Has 6 Wives and Over 10,000 Babies
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Two Wisconsin soybean board members re-elected
Wisconsin’s soybean growers have re-elected two members to the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board. Justin Bauer, representing District 2 farms near Eau Claire, and Steve Wilkens, representing District 6 near Random Lake, began new three-year terms that run through Aug. 31, 2027. The board oversees the collection and use of approximately $3.5 million in assessments paid…… Continue Reading
U of M studies linkage between soil heath and clean water
A new research project in the Western Lake Erie Basin is studying what soil health practices lead to improved water quality. Lead investigator Jennifer Blesh is with the University of Michigan. “Up to 70 fields will link understanding of the fields management history to soil health indicators, including ones that are not commercially available or…… Continue Reading
Live cattle mixed, waiting on direct business to develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, watching direct business, and feeders were lower on the higher move in corn. October lives closed $.05 lower at $179.22 and Select closed $.05 higher at $178.90. October feeders closed $1.87 lower at $237.45 and November feeders closed $1.45 lower at $235.17. Direct cash cattle trade…… Continue Reading
