A Kansas State University Extension veterinarian says simple planning can help farmers manage heat-related stress in cattle. A.J. Tarpoff tells Brownfield farmers can adjust feed times to avoid heat generation during peak hours of the day. “So if we can feed more of that ration in the late night time cooling hours, we don’t have…… Continue Reading
Vilsack says the U.S. needs to expand trade opportunities
The USDA has faced increased scrutiny about the ag trade deficit. During a call with reporters Thursday, Vilsack said it’s a reflection of the global economy. “A global economy that’s not as strong as the US economy, and as a result, we’re not seeing the level of purchasing that we’ve seen in the past,” he…… Continue Reading
Could Trump Out-Golf Biden? This Country Star Might Have Thoughts
This country star has gotten to witness Trump’s golf skills first-hand. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Grain Bin Systems: to Buy or Not to Buy
Investing in a grain storage system is a complex decision, especially with today’s market where commodity prices are low. In this Managing for Profit, Scott McKernan, AGI senior vice president says farmers need to carefully consider the pros and cons before making the investment. The post Grain Bin Systems: to Buy or Not to Buy…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll’s Wife Details the First Time She Laid Eyes on Him
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Jason Aldean Makes a Post Malone Comparison + He Might Be Right!
Jason Aldean opens up about Post Malone and pop stars going country. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Generally drier weather settles into the Corn Belt; heat expands eastward across the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, mostly dry weather has returned, following the lower Midwestern passage of the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. The heaviest rain from Beryl, locally 2 to 4 inches or more, fell from south-central Missouri into southern Michigan, with corn and soybeans generally benefiting from the moisture, despite localized flooding. On the Plains, mostly…… Continue Reading
An easing of heat, high humidity ahead for much of the Heartland; a gradual drying trend
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to parts of the Great Lakes region and the Desert Southwest. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to the Great Basin, interior Northwest, and an area along the Canadian border…… Continue Reading
22 Redneck Lyrics You Won’t Understand If You’re Not Country
If you understand all these lyrics, then as Jeff Foxworthy says, you might be a redneck. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Concerns remains about upcoming milk marketing referendums
Some dairy stakeholders are concerned about how USDA will handle the farmer referendum at the end of the Federal Milk Marketing Order reform process. American Farm Bureau Federation economist Danny Munch tells Brownfield he’s hoping USDA comes out with informational documents to help farmers understand the referendum process. “There’s a lot of questions that are…… Continue Reading
