An Iowa soybean farmer says an upcoming trade mission to China could provide opportunities for the U.S. soybean industry. “We’ll try to get a take from them where we’re at,” said Brent Renner. Renner says the lack of soybean purchases from China has been concerning, but he tells Brownfield current trade tensions are out farmers’…… Continue Reading
Cattle market continues to face unprecedented volatility
A commodity broker says there continues to be a lot of risk in the cattle markets. Brad Kooima of Kooima Kooima Varilek tells Brownfield, “Forty-five years I’ve done this. It’s never been this bad.” He says the limits are too big, and it creates volatility. The USDA was scheduled to release its latest Cattle on…… Continue Reading
Strong demand drives U.S. ethanol supplies to 51-week low as production and exports rise
Strong demand has pulled the U.S. ethanol supply to a near-one year low. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol stocks of 21.919 million barrels were the lowest in 51 weeks, falling 709,000 on the week and 304,000 on the year. The biggest supply drops were in the East Coast and Midwest. Ethanol production averaged…… Continue Reading
Country Singers Who Have Serious Chronic Illnesses
For some country stars, living with chronic illness is just one of the facts of life. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Extended shutdown could threaten grain trade outreach
The chairman of the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council says an extended government shutdown could put vital trade outreach at risk. Mark Wilson, who farms in north central Illinois, says some of the organization’s main funding comes from the Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) program. “We have a little bit of…… Continue Reading
Luke Combs to Open Nashville Bar Category 10 in Las Vegas
Luke Combs is gearing up to open a brand new Category 10 location on the Las Vegas strip. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
SpeakAg Pioneer program helping state officers strengthen communication skills
A nationwide leadership initiative is helping the next generation of leaders strengthen and advance their communication skills. Lauren Agrotte with Indiana FFA says the Speak Ag Pioneer Program is teaching participants how to bridge the gap between producers and consumers. “During a Farm to Pizza event, we were able to teach elementary school students about how food gets…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Regrets Cheating on Bunnie Xo
“One of the worst moments of my adulthood was when I had an affair on my wife,” Jelly admits. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
New initiative will help inform Federal Reserve about ag industry
A new initiative from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City could help inform federal policy that impacts the ag industry. Nathan Kauffman says the Center for the Ag and Economy will include research and expertise from the ag sector. “We are looking to try to put together as much objective analysis as we can…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson Appears in the ‘Reminders of Him’ Trailer
It’s the first feature film for the country singer. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
