Infrastructure at the Missouri State Fair is getting a refresh in the next two years. Director Jason Moore says there have been many changes at the Missouri State Fair in the past two decades and “I can’t imagine the changes they would have seen from the original fair in 1901, but I would hope we’re…… Continue Reading
Low grain prices leading to lack of fertilizer purchases
A fertilizer market analyst says many growers have been holding off on fertilizer purchases. Josh Linville with StoneX Group says poor commodity prices have reduced farmer confidence. “Values are down across the board, and this is deeply impacting farmer profitability. That’s certainly become a big discussion point in the fertilizer market. How much money do…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer optimistic about crops despite weather challenges
A western Iowa farmer says he’s faced a number of challenges during the growing season. Kevin Ross raises corn, soybeans, and hay near Minden. “This year it seems like we’ve dealt with every kind of issue you could imagine, other than the huge insect pressure which we haven’t had yet. But I would tell you…… Continue Reading
House Ag Committee members talk farm bill timing
Two members of the House Agriculture Committee are optimistic a new farm bill can be completed by the end of the year. Minnesota Republican Congressman Brad Finstad tells Brownfield House Ag Committee chair Glenn GT Thompson is still hopeful progress can be made in September. “See if we can make a last-ditch effort to try…… Continue Reading
Costco Discontinued a Fan Favorite and Customers Are Livid
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Farmers predict cash rental rates to remain the same in 2025
Farmers who participated in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer aren’t expecting any big changes to cash rents in 2025. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture tells Brownfield, “72% said they expect to see cash flow rates stay the same in 2025 compared to 2024. It was split pretty evenly between those…… Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney’s Former Songwriting Retreat Is Up for Auction
It used to serve as a songwriting retreat. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Police Say Riley Strain Had 12 to 15 Drinks Before He Died
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Beef export values climb in June
U.S beef exports have slowed in volume while export values have risen. Dan Halstrom, president and CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says beef exports reached the highest value in nearly two years. “We exported $938 million in value in the month of June, which is up 3% off of a pretty big number…… Continue Reading
Report takes a closer look at opportunities for the beef-on-dairy industry
The beef-on-dairy sector continues to provide an additional revenue stream for dairy producers and is helping bridge the beef supply gap. Lawrence Williams, a dairy beef cross development specialist at Purina Animal Nutrition says there are a lot of market opportunities. “These dairy beef cross calves are worth anywhere from $700 to $1000 as a day…… Continue Reading
