It’s taken me my entire life, but I have finally confirmed the exact perfume Dolly Parton wears and what you’ll smell like after you hug her. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rapid growth, not seed or brands causing tassel wrap
A seed consultant says the scattered problems with tassel wrap in corn are because growing conditions are almost too good. Ryan Durant from Dairyland Seed says tassel wrap is affecting some corn but not a lot, and it appears to affect the later-planted corn during the rapid growth stage. “It doesn’t pick on any hybrid or…… Continue Reading
Southern rust concerning in Midwest, BASF rep says
A technical sales rep with BASF says detections of southern rust have been picking up steam across Midwestern corn fields. “For this time of year, it’s a lot,” said Kurt Maertens. Maertens, who covers eastern Iowa and western Illinois, says the number of southern rust confirmations has been both surprising and concerning. “It over winters…… Continue Reading
Carrie Underwood’s Makeover Journey in 21 Pictures
Find a comparison of how it started and how it’s going for Underwood, plus 21 pictures that show the highs and lows of her hair makeover journey. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle future sharply higher Tuesday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher ahead of widespread direct business with boxed beef sharply higher during the session. October live cattle closed $3.00 higher at $227.10 and December live cattle closed $3.15 higher at $228.15. September feeder cattle closed $5.10 higher at $339.55 and October feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
More work is needed to finish the farm bill
The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate Ag Committees suggest a lot of work needs to be done to complete a new farm bill. During an ag policy forum Tuesday morning at Farmfest in southwest Minnesota, House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig said she supported the ag provisions included in the One Big…… Continue Reading
Cheese and butter production higher in June
The USDA says cheese and butter production levels were higher for June but down from the prior month as supplies remain tight. Total cheese production was more than 1.2 billion pounds, a rise of more than four percent from last year but nearly four percent below the prior month. Italian cheese production increased five percent…… Continue Reading
Illinois farmer surprised by wheat harvest
A southwestern Illinois farmer says this year’s wheat crop exceeded expectations. John Howell, who farms in Randolph and Monroe Counties and serves as president of the Illinois Wheat Association, says yields were excellent. “We were pleasantly surprised at the quality of our wheat, especially for the amount of adversity it went through.” He says, “Everything…… Continue Reading
Oak Ridge Boys Just Broke Our Hearts With This Tribute Post
Duane Allen shared how Jeannie Seely’s death was personal. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 5, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.81 and 1/2, down 5 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.71 and 1/2, down 3 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $277.00, unchangedSep. soybean oil closed at 53.77, down 63 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.08 and 1/4, down 8 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle closed at $227.10, up $3.00Sep.…… Continue Reading
