The ranking member of the House Committee on China says the healthcare credits at the heart of the ongoing federal government shutdown are vital to farmers. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi tells Brownfield, “One of the things that’s about to happen is Obamacare tax credits are about to expire for millions of people, including five million who…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Has a Warning for ‘The Road’ Contestants
‘The Road”s headlining act isn’t pretending that tour life is all glitz, glamor and luxury. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers face mounting losses amid low prices and rising production costs
A Kansas farmer says it isn’t just low commodity prices that are causing problems for producers. Paul Penner says rising input costs are putting farmers in a tough spot. “Every bushel of crop that’s being produced is produced at a loss, and that can only be sustainable for a certain amount of time before you…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean Reveals the Generous Gift He Bought Kane Brown
It’s not just about the music for Jason Aldean; his gifts for tour mates reveal a deeper connection. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 14, 2025
Dec. corn $4.10 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.07 and 3/4, up 1 centDec. soybean meal $274.10, down 90 centsDec. soybean oil 50.60, up 63 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $4.96 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle $244.75, up $2.22Nov. feeder cattle $376.72, up 82 centsDec. lean hogs $84.85, up 82…… Continue Reading
Food as Medicine movement offers growth opportunity for U.S. agriculture
The Director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tuffs University says he expects to see nutrition as a more prioritized part of healthcare moving forward. Dariush Mozaffarian says the point of using food as medicine is to increase consumption of protective foods to reduce health challenges. “We really have a 20th-century food system with…… Continue Reading
Three new cases of HPAI found in northern Indiana
Three new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in northern Indiana. According to the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH), HPAI was found in a commercial meat duck operation in Elkhart County. More than 6,755 birds will be depopulated, and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone…… Continue Reading
Heads Up This Harvest Season, Part 1
Harvest is in full swing across the Cornhusker State. In Part 1 of Heads Up this Harvest Season, Nebraska Public Power District and its wholesale utility customers are reminding producers to look up and look out for power lines. Tune into this Managing for Profit to learn more! The post Heads Up This Harvest Season, Part…… Continue Reading
Tim McGraw’s Daughter Recounts His First Reaction to Her Song
Audrey McGraw admits she was ‘so scared’ to show her superstar parents the song she wrote. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Illinois Farm Families Farm Ambassadors
Over the past two years, the Illinois Farm Families Coalition has utilized media content generated by farm ambassadors across the state to connect with consumers removed from the farm. In this Managing for Profit, Lena Head, Farm Ambassador and member of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board of Directors, explains the importance of continued consumer outreach…… Continue Reading
