Iowa was one of several states hit hard by crop diseases during a wet growing season. Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield southern rust was widespread. “Is it unprecedented? I would say it was a significant (year), I think it’s going to register as one of the historic ones in terms of disease impact. But…… Continue Reading
POET expands into Tennessee with Green Plains Obion acquisition
POET is expanding its footprint into the Delta region. The company says it has acquired Green Plains Obion, which will now be known as POET BioProcessing – Obion. The facility is located in northwestern Tennessee. In a statement, the company said the biofuels plant has an annual production capacity of 120 million gallons of bioethanol…… Continue Reading
All the Clues That Keith + Nicole Were Separating
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Pork industry nears profitability after historic losses, but inflationary pressures remain
A livestock economist says it’s taken more than a year and a half for pig farmers to get back to breakeven levels. Ever.Ag’s Lee Schulz says producers are still healing financially and forecast to earn up to $36 per head for lean hogs this year. “We got down to losses of about $200 per head…… Continue Reading
Profitability a Priority
The mission of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board is to strategically invest Illinois corn checkoff dollars to grow demand, create new markets, and foster understanding of corn farmers and the corn industry. In this Managing for Profit, Chairman Tim Thompson explains some of the latest ways the organization is reaching that goal. The post Profitability…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean Reveals He Has Been in His Share of Bar Fights
Picture this: Jason Aldean sharing wild stories from his past bar brawls, complete with a dose of humor and a few hard-earned lessons. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Heat speeds up corn dry down, creates challenges for soybean harvest in Illinois
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says the warm finish to September is aiding in the dry down of corn. Robby Meeker, who covers central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “I had a grower share with me yesterday that corn moisture had dropped 10 points in about 12 days of time, so we’re definitely getting those moistures…… Continue Reading
INFB announces 2025 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals award winners
Indiana Farm Bureau has announced the 2025 Young Farmers and Ag Professionals award winners, recognizing their commitment to the organization. Cody and Samantha Otten of Tippecanoe County are the winners of the Rising Star Award, which honors outstanding members who are active in Farm Bureau, their county, their community, Collegiate Farm Bureau and/or YF&AP programs, and who display personal and professional growth by participating in those activities. The Ottens will…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Shares His Secret to Staying Energized on Tour
Imagine a rock star brewing coffee like a pro — Keith Urban spills the beans on his caffeinated energy boost before hitting the stage. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
OnlyFans Star Launches ‘Tradwife’ Dating Site
Her “Date Me” form is going viral — and her rules for love are as old-fashioned as they are bold. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
