Arkansas crop farmers are entering their third consecutive year of financial strains and an ag economist says it will take market creativity to survive. Ryan Loy with University of Arkansas Extension says production expenses continue to exceed total cash income. “It’s kind of a perfect recipe for a perfect storm. Prices for major Arkansas crops…… Continue Reading
Corn harvest chugging along in South Dakota
Two farmers in northeast South Dakota say corn harvest is advancing well. Doug Noem farms in Hamlin County and says the yields have been average and rains have helped the corn. “Corn is probably at 20 percent moisture. We like to get it to 15 percent. So we’ve been running it through the dryer.” Noem…… Continue Reading
‘The Road’ Episode 3 Preview: A Top Contender Emerges
The remaining five singers who didn’t perform last week will take the stage in Dallas. Several swing and miss. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Nutrien Ag Solutions launches Farmer 2050 to encourage the next generation of agriculture
The head of marketing at Nutrien Ag Solutions says a long-standing partnership with the National FFA Organization is an investment in the next generation of agricultural leaders. Brian Knifong tells Brownfield, “Farmers 2050 is a digital application where FFA chapters can have real interactions and real-life activity to try to simulate a real production agricultural…… Continue Reading
Illinois ag director skeptical of long-term benefits in new U.S.–China trade deal
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says he’s unsure about the long-term benefits of the newly announced trade framework between the U.S. and China. “From my perspective, some of this is too little, too late.” Jerry Costello tells Brownfield that China’s purchase commitment of 12 million metric tons in 2025 and then 25…… Continue Reading
Jake Owen’s Life Was a Mess Before Phone Call Changed Everything
“In the last couple of years I’ve gone through my second separation, going back to being just this single guy, not having a team, a record deal. I was alone dude. I felt really alone…” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
The 30 Darkest Songs in Country Music History, Ranked
Lots of A-Listers have put out dark country music, but No. 1 on this list is a deep cut you might have never heard before. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star Catherine Bach Hospitalized in L.A.
She’s hospitalized “on an emergency basis.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Local soybean crush plant bringing new opportunities for Nebraska farmers
Northeast Nebraska farmer Anne Meis says a local soybean crush plant has been a game changer this harvest season. “We’re excited about that market being in this area. We’re hoping it will bring down some basis (levels). That brand new facility this area should be proud of. It’s quick and easy to get in with…… Continue Reading
Usset: soybean demand surge echoes ethanol boom of two decades ago
The bullish combination of renewed purchases by China and surging domestic crush has the U.S. soybean market poised for a breakout. University of Minnesota Extension grain market economist Ed Usset says the latest NOPA report showed crush levels nearly five percent above expectations. “The crush was 10 million bushels more than the market expected, it…… Continue Reading
