A south-central Nebraska farmer is concerned about moisture as he wraps up planting. Grady Johnson grows corn and soybeans near Holdrege. “We’ve been dry (and) fortunate to have center pivot irrigation to help get some moisture in the ground before planting. Luckily we’ve caught some good timely rains here, but we should be wrapped up…… Continue Reading
Sen. Ricketts discusses farm bill outlook
A U.S. Senator from Nebraska says farm bill work could get pushed back until after the summer. Republican Pete Ricketts tells Brownfield the current focus is on the reconciliation process. “The timing is probably going to be – budget reconciliation in the best-case scenario would get done in July but it may roll over into…… Continue Reading
Planting progress slows in Iowa
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says some corn and soybean planting has slowed across the state. “There have been some delays now or some folks and planters that have been sitting,” he said. “That’s because we’ve seen some widespread rain and some pretty significant rain in some places.” He tells Brownfield it’s both a good…… Continue Reading
Land auction volumes soar in Iowa
A farm real estate specialist says the farmland market has been picking up steam in Iowa. Jim Rothermich with Iowa Appraisal says auction volume jumped significantly in April. “I keep track of all the land auctions in Iowa and it was the second highest since I started keeping track in 2018.” He tells Brownfield volatility…… Continue Reading
Nebraska lawmakers pass bill creating new water agency
A Nebraska state senator says a bill recently passed by lawmakers could help ag producers better manage water resources. Tom Brandt, a farmer from Plymouth, says the bill will consolidate two state agencies in an effort to improve access and efficiency for services. For example, he says, “If I’m going to be talking to them…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney Had to Have Drinks Before Asking Chesney to Collab
Megan Moroney was so nervous before telling Kenny Chesney that she wrote a song for him. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Buy These 11 Items Now Before the Tariff Shortages
From oats to shoes and more, these products may be harder to come by in the coming weeks as the effects of Trump’s tariffs kick in. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Many ag groups want 2023 WOTUS rule to reflect Sackett decision
Many agricultural groups are encouraging the US EPA to revise the 2023 Waters of the U.S. rule, not to repeal and replace it. The agency is currently seeking stakeholder feedback as it works on key aspects of the definition of WOTUS. Garrett Hawkins, president of the Missouri Farm Bureau, says the state’s farmers have dealt…… Continue Reading
Bailey Zimmerman + Luke Combs’ Backup Plan Lyrics Make No Excuses
It’s a simple message wrapped in simple production with lyrics delivered by two guys seem to know that story well. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Carrie Underwood Has a New Set of (Farm) Twins
Underwood has a new set of twins on her hands! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
