An agronomist covering southeast Nebraska says soybean yields have been the highlight of the harvest season so far. Trey Stephens with Beck’s Hybrids says the crop had near perfect growing conditions. “I had a feeling that soybeans were going to be good with all of the August rains. Everyone in the territory that has been…… Continue Reading
Midwest drought expands despite recent rainfall
Despite some recent moisture, drought conditions are expanding in the Midwest. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows drought intensifying in southwest Missouri, northeast into central and northern Illinois, northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. Moderate drought is also expanding from northern Minnesota to northwest Wisconsin. In southwest Missouri, cattle producer Josh Worthington tells Brownfield some livestock…… Continue Reading
Remember When George Strait Made His Only Opry Appearance?
It’s unclear why he has never returned to the country music institution. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Push for permanent E15 sales gains momentum as California joins in
A western Iowa corn farmer says a congressional solution for permanent, year-round sales of E15 would give producers more demand for their crop. Kevin Ross, who’s also a past president of the National Corn Growers Association, says there’s optimism that federal E15 legislation can get done now that California is allowing the blend to be…… Continue Reading
Vilsack warns continued tariffs could cause lasting damage to U.S. ag trade relationships
A former ag secretary at the USDA says he’s concerned the continued tariffs will cause long-term damage to trading relationships and demand for U.S. agriculture Tom Vilsack tells Brownfield “if you lose a customer to a Brazil, Argentina or some other country, how do you get that customer back once the retaliatory tariffs have been…… Continue Reading
Late season drought speeds up Ohio apple harvest, raises concerns for 2026
A northeast Ohio specialty crop grower says warm and dry weather has led to an earlier than usual apple harvest across parts of the state. Geauga County farmer Bill Patterson tells Brownfield, “From an apple standpoint, the drought came in late enough that it’s not affecting us significantly. We’re very concerned about next year’s crop…… Continue Reading
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Carter Faith is bubbly enough to write a pop-country hook, but she’s gritty enough to sing about dosing her morning coffee with whiskey. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rollins: no aid until government shutdown ends
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says more details on farmer assistance from the Trump administration isn’t likely until the U.S. government reopens. “The president has committed, if we need a bridge, he has talked about that to get us from the Biden years to the new Trump era. That’s what we’re working on every day. We…… Continue Reading
Indiana Pork working to build student pipeline with Jobspark partnership
The director of strategic outreach for Indiana Pork says the organization is focused on building a strong talent pipeline for students wanting to get involved in the industry. Chad Martin says a new partnership with Junior Achievement Jobspark is connecting middle schoolers to various career opportunities. “We provide insights into what it may look like working…… Continue Reading
Kevin Costner Nearly Fought ‘Yellowstone’ Co-Star Wes Bentley
The actor once got into a pushing and shoving match with Wes Bentley, and it could have gotten worse. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
