Harvest season is ramping up in southeast Kansas, and an Elk County farmer says conditions have set his crop up for a breakout year. Ben Bellar tells Brownfield, “Honestly, I’ve got some of the best looking crops I’ve had in quite a few years. We’ve had just the perfect amount of rain around here.…… Continue Reading
Pork industry highlights key ag issues during Fall Legislative Conference
A Minnesota pork producer says several ag policy issues were discussed with members of Congress during last week’s Fall Legislative Action Conference in Washington, D.C. Maddie Hokanson of Goodhue is a director on the Minnesota Pork Board. “We talked about the farm bill and making sure there’s a Prop 12 fix able to be added…… Continue Reading
Farm Rescue ready to help this harvest
A volunteer with Farm Rescue says the organization stands ready to help farm families in crisis this harvest season. John Radke says over 500 volunteers across 10 Midwestern states can assist when injury or illness threatens a farm’s future. “You can’t make them happy when they’re hurt, but you can sure take the edge off…… Continue Reading
USDA forecasts food prices to rise nearly 3% in 2025
A food economist says August grocery prices posted the largest month-to-month increase in several years. David Ortega with Michigan State University tells Brownfield there are still inflationary pressures impacting food costs. “The numbers were a bit concerning, we saw the price of food, the price of groceries increase, more than half a percent,” he says. USDA…… Continue Reading
Can You Be Fired for Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death Online?
Here’s what you need to know before clicking that ‘share post’ button. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll’s Weight Loss Just Got Expensive – Here’s Why
Last month, Jelly Roll shared that he’d lost more than 180 pounds since he made changes to his diet and lifestyle. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Eligible livestock producers can now apply for USDA’s $1B emergency assistance
The USDA has announced $1 billion in disaster recovery assistance for livestock producers impacted by floods and wildfires. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield the funding is available through the Emergency Livestock Relief Program for 2023 and 2024 Flood and Wildfire. “This one billion dollars in funding will help producers offset increased supplemental feed costs,”…… Continue Reading
Early morning stabbing in Columbia
Columbia police responded to a stabbing early this morning. At approximately 12:30 a.m. a call came on for a physical disturbance in the 4700 block of Pierre Street. Upon arrival, […]… Continue Reading
Bailey Zimmerman Explains Why He Canceled His Last Tour Date
“A gust of wind would have knocked everything over.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rainfall likely across Corn Belt after hot, dry stretch
Iowa’s state climatologist says short-term outlooks show rain could be likely across parts of the Corn Belt later this week. Justin Glisan says the recent trend has been hot and dry. “In September, we are seeing in that third week on the precipitation side higher chances of rainfall. We are shifting from, at least in…… Continue Reading
