An agronomist says the long dry spell was good for planting but gives weeds an advantage over crops. BASF’s Nick Roysdon says in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, it was very dry until recently. “It’s been easy to get planted. The trouble is a lot of people went out and sprayed their pre-emergence herbicide application,…… Continue Reading
The Iconic George Strait Song That Tim McGraw Almost Recorded
In a new interview, Tim McGraw reveals which massive George Strait hit he nearly recorded first. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney Sings an Unreleased Song About Real-Life Heartbreak
Moroney’s new song is about a kind of heartbreak that stings even worse than a romantic breakup. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers face continued soybean market weakness
Farmers are facing the prospect of little to no opportunity to sell soybeans at a profit this year. Southeast Nebraska farmer Kurt Ohnoutka says continued market weakness is concerning. “We need to get these commodity prices, especially soybeans, up. We knew going into this year we were going to be farming for a loss on…… Continue Reading
MAHA report targets ultra-processed foods, Rollins says farmers part of the solution
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Make America Healthy Again Commission report doesn’t demonize American agricultural practices. “What I have been very encouraged by is that Secretary Kennedy, when we were in Texas together and our dozens and dozens of conversations, that none of this will compromise the ability of our American agriculture to do…… Continue Reading
Rising Country Artist Arrested in Tennessee
Adcock was arrested by Tennessee Highway Patrol late on Wednesday night (May 21). Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Soybean buyers visit Indiana for USSEC Soybean Oil Masters Program
Buyers from around the world are in Indiana to better understand the U.S. soybean industry and how it operates. Fradbelin Escarraman, Dominican Republic and Jamaica market lead with the U.S. Soybean Export Council, says the visitors are taking part in the Soybean Oil Master’s Program. “They get to see firsthand how soy is grown, that technology and how…… Continue Reading
China buys U.S. pork, cotton
The USDA says China bought U.S. pork during the week ending May 15th. That was first purchase of U.S. pork by China since late March, when trade tensions between the two countries began to escalate. Both parties recently announced an agreement to temporarily reduce tariffs and engage in trade negotiations. Total pork sales were up…… Continue Reading
Why Fans Think Ella Langley Just Weighed In on Riley Green Rumors
Langley is stirring the pot — literally — and fans are convinced she’s throwing shade at Riley Green. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers for Soil Health in a wait-and-see
The CEO of the United Soybean Board says it’s unclear what will happen with the Farmers for Soil Health sustainability initiative. “Like a lot of other programs, we’re in a wait-and-see at the moment.” Lucas Lentsch tells Brownfield… “We know, farmers know and every farmer in our board room understands the resiliency of agriculture and…… Continue Reading
