Across the Corn Belt, sudden warmth favors summer crop maturation and early-season harvest efforts. On September 7, Missouri led the Midwest with 9% of its corn acreage harvested, while other states in the region exhibited corn harvest progress ranging from 0 to 2%. On the same date, 25% of the U.S. corn crop was fully…… Continue Reading
Late-season warmth & heat to continue; organized rains to favor the Plains
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the Mississippi Valley having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually warm weather. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation across much of the Pacific Northwest, South (excluding Florida’s peninsula), East, and lower Midwest should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions across the remainder of the country,…… Continue Reading
Katelyn Brown Shares Hopeful Message After Kane Faces Backlash
After the “Good as You” singer faced harsh online backlash, Katelyn responded with a quiet message of faith — one verse, and a whole lot of strength. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson + Vince Gill to Deliver Powerful 2025 Emmys Tribute
The country powerhouses will deliver a moving tribute at the 2025 Emmys — and the song they chose might bring the house down. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures higher heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting on the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $1.12 higher at $232.27 and December live cattle closed $1.45 higher at $234.12. October feeder cattle closed $1.95 higher at $352.35 and November feeder cattle closed $2.20 higher at…… Continue Reading
States like Iowa seeing nitrogen loss from frequent summer rains
An abnormally wet summer in parts of the Corn Belt likely resulted in some nitrogen loss. Ty Stender with Corteva Agriscience says northern Iowa was one area that saw heavy rains in June and July. “And just overall a pretty wet year that has lead to a little bit of nitrogen loss, that’s showing up…… Continue Reading
California a step away from legalizing E15 sales
California could soon legalize sales of E15. American Coalition for Ethanol senior vice president Ron Lamberty says state lawmakers recently passed a bill allowing for sales of fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol. “What the bill does is it says if stations want to start selling it now they can prior to this final CARB…… Continue Reading
ADM regenerative ag program demonstrating conservation at scale
The director of climate-smart ag origination with ADM says over 5 million acres of cropland were enrolled in the company’s regenerative agriculture program last year. Paul Scheetz says it’s a year ahead of schedule. “In 2022, when we set those goals for 2025, it was ultimately to accomplish what we’ve been able to accomplish…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices lower
Cash dairy prices were lower on Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as traders squared positions ahead of Friday’s supply and demand report. Dry whey down $0.0050 at $0.5850. One sale was made at that price. Blocks down $0.0525 at $1.62. Eleven sales were made from $1.62 to $1.67. Barrels down $0.04 at $1.6350. Three…… Continue Reading
Diet Coke Lime is Coming Back – Retro Packaging Included! (Pic)
Remember the joy of sipping Diet Coke Lime in the summer sun? It’s making a nostalgic comeback this October, and fans couldn’t be more excited. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
