It was another solid week of planting progress for Kentucky farmers. According to the USDA’s Weekly Crop Progress report, 70 percent of the state’s corn crop has been planted, a 7 percent jump from last week, but still trailing last year and the 5-year average. Seventy-nine percent of the crop is rated good to excellent. …… Continue Reading
Mia Robertson’s Phil Robertson Tribute Will Break Your Heart
“Although legally he is my grandpa, I’ve never just seen him as that,” Mia Robertson begins. “I’ve seen him as my friend, my mentor, my ally and my inspiration.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Tennessee fields remain waterlogged
Wet conditions limited field activities in Tennessee last week and crop quality is starting to decline. The USDA says 87 percent of corn is planted, 76 percent is emerged, and condition is rated 68 percent good to excellent. Soybeans are 59 percent planted and 44 percent emerged. Cotton is rated 64 percent good to excellent,…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer says corn has rebounded from wind damage
Minnesota’s corn crop is off to a good start. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report shows 69 percent rated in good to excellent condition, with planting 97-percent complete. South-central Minnesota farmer Tim Waibel tells Brownfield recent strong winds impacted emerged corn. “Did get tore up a little bit in certain areas, not everywhere. But generally…… Continue Reading
Fan Finds Out What Happens When You Flip Tim McGraw the Bird
Imagine flipping the bird at a country star, only to end up sharing a heartfelt handshake. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures lower to start the holiday-shortened week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were sharply lower on technical selling. The market battled rumors of a disease outbreak during part of the trading session, but once those rumors were dispelled, markets were able to move off the day’s lows. A spokesperson for the USDA says the report that New…… Continue Reading
Planting winding down in Iowa
Corn and soybean planting is winding down in Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows corn at 95 percent planted and soybeans at 92 percent. Corn is 76 percent emerged, with 83 percent rated in good to excellent condition. Soybean emergence reached 60 percent, and 80 percent is considered good to excellent. The first cutting…… Continue Reading
Is Flashing Lights to Warn of Cop Radar Ahead Against the Law?
Can you get a ticket for obstruction of justice of you flash your lights to warn drivers about a cop ahead or is this something that is your right to communicate in public? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Early indicators suggest farm labor cost increases ahead
The Great Lakes Ag Labor Services general manager says inconsistencies in the USDA’s latest farm labor survey continue to trouble farm employers. Sarah Black tells Brownfield, “You could be in a room with 100 farmers and ask them who got the farm labor survey, and you might be lucky if one raises their hand.” She…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin farmer says corn looking very good, soybeans okay
A southern Wisconsin farmer says his corn looks good, but the soybeans are struggling a little. Ryan Nell raises crops on 22-hundred acres near Juneau, Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield planting was delayed a few times by wet weather, and the nearby tornado from nearly two weeks ago brought minimal damage and rain. “We got an…… Continue Reading
