Ramsey says his mental health took a turn for the worse after several severe injuries and surgeries. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
SNAP cuts in budget reconciliation bill could hurt rural communities
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says the House version of the budget reconciliation bill could reduce access to food in rural communities. Emily Bryant says proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program undermines the nation’s most effective hunger program. “It’s temporary and it’s targeted,” she says. “It supports the people through short term challenges,…… Continue Reading
Planting wet causes long-term issues
A southern Illinois agronomist says even though the calendar is turning to June, farmers struggling to finish planting should still prioritize proper soil conditions. John Pike, who operates Pike Ag LLC and farms in Williamson County, says long-term issues can arise for short-term gains. “It’s good to say that we have something done, but a…… Continue Reading
Could the southwest monsoon season deliver relief from high winds in the WCB?
A climatologist says there could be some relief from high winds in the Western Corn Belt this summer. Brian Fuchs says it’s been a common occurrence during the planting season, but that could change. “It looks like a pretty good summer high setting up over the desert southwest and so that would mean more northwest…… Continue Reading
Cole Hauser Says We’re All Wrong About ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff
He says we’ve got it wrong. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney’s Next Album Will Feature a Pretty Big Change
Moroney’s next album might come as a little bit of a shock — but if you look at her songwriting history to date, it actually makes perfect sense. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Weed scouting before and after spraying
Farmers are encouraged to scout for weeds before and after spraying. Ron Geis with Corteva Agriscience says farmers need to be vigilant early in the growing season. “To make sure that you get the weed control that you expect, monitor any crop responses, and to scope out any problem areas.” He tells Brownfield active scouting…… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton Addresses Flap Over His + Gwen Stefani’s AMAs Gigs
Some fans felt “lied to” after the show. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Indiana BOAH declares the state HPAI-free
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the state has been cleared of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Denise Derrer Spears, BOAH’s public information director, says the designation from the World Organization for Animal Health means that export restrictions and trade barriers have been lifted. “We’ve eliminated the infection on all affected farms and there have been…… Continue Reading
Panel rules that tariffs on US ag buyers must be paused
A three-judge panel of the US Court of International Trade has ruled that President Trump must temporarily pause tariffs imposed on the three largest buyers of US ag products. The ruling on Wednesday requires the administration to remove the 10 percent tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico and China and every other country because tariffs can…… Continue Reading
