An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says the USDA’s latest ad-hoc assistance program will likely impact some acreage decisions this spring. Ben Brown says using planted acres to determine payment rates is the reason. “I just think it starts to get baked into people’s minds that there’s maybe a stronger safety net for…… Continue Reading
1 Month After Raul Malo’s Death, His Wife Misses His Music Most
The Mavericks frontman has been gone for nearly a month now, and he’s left a huge hole in the hearts of those that loved him. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Missouri lawmakers eye extension of key ag tax credits in 2026 legislative session
Ag tax credits will get attention in the Missouri Legislative session. State Senator Jason Bean from the Missouri Bootheel has pre-filed a bill (SB 864) that would address the sunset on tax credits for meat processing, biofuel production and retail sales, higher ethanol fuels and more. “It’s time for those sunsets to just go away.…… Continue Reading
Ohio Soybean Association focused on policies that support the ag industry in 2026
The Ohio Soybean Association is focused on implementing policies that support the advancement of the state’s ag industry in 2026. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director, says rising input costs and low commodity prices are threatening the viability of family farms. “This has been a constant struggle over the last few years, and we understand that…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices: Cheese steady, butter higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices remained mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with steady cheese and higher butter prices. Dry whey was down $0.01 at 0.7150. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.35. One sale was recorded at that price. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at 1.4000. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up 0.01 to 1.3550. Thirteen sales were recorded ranging from 1.3425 to 1.3550. Nonfat dry milk was…… Continue Reading
Ethanol blend expansion could be market access win for corn producers
A state corn growers association director says authorizing higher blends of ethanol could provide much-needed price support for producers. Jan TenBensel, a farmer from McCook, Nebraska, says nationwide, year-round E15 is the market access that farmers have been wanting. “I believe that the markets will take care of themselves, but we have a bureaucratic block…… Continue Reading
Tractor Supply, National 4-H celebrate Paper Clover campaign raising $25 million
A fifteen-year partnership with the National 4-H Council and Tractor Supply Company has raised more than $25 million to support local 4-H programs nationwide. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says the Paper Clover campaign helps fund new learning experiences for ag youth. “We are really unlocking the ideas, their innovations that they…… Continue Reading
Glufosinate-resistant waterhemp discovery doesn’t surprise agronomist
An extension agronomist says the discovery of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp in the U.S. didn’t come as a surprise. Meaghan Anderson is with Iowa State University and says, “I think we all know that we’ve been on borrowed time here with some of these herbicides as we’ve been continuing to tick off effective sites of action. We…… Continue Reading
The Haunting Truth Behind 6 Recent Disney World Deaths
The happiest place on earth is facing a haunting reality — recent incidents raise serious questions about safety amidst the magic. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Admits Being From Nashville Held Him Back
Breaking through country music’s doors was a little harder as a Nashville-born musician, Jelly says. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
