An ag economist at Purdue University says potential changes to the January supply and demand report could impact the balance sheet for farmers in 2026. Michael Langemeier says the USDA is expected to adjust corn and soybean yields. “If they reduce corn yield, that could reduce the stocks to use and have a positive impact…… Continue Reading
Joshua Ray Walker Sets An Ambitious Weight Loss Goal
Joshua Ray Walker has set an ambitious weight loss goal for himself in 2026. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Kansas winter wheat rating above a year ago
Kansas’ winter wheat crop kicked off 2026 with solid ratings. The USDA says 60% of the crop is in good to excellent shape, 13% more than this time last year. That’s despite more than a third of the state having substandard soil moisture levels following a generally dry month in much of the central and…… Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen’s Dad Pens Emotional Letter About His Low Points
Morgan Wallen’s dad’s take on his controversies is a little surprising. But when you learn more about who Tommy Wallen is, it makes sense. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mixed Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed again Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0150 at 0.70. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 at $1.3650. Fifteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3550 to $1.3650. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at 1.4000. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down 0.0325 to 1.3225. Eighteen sales were recorded ranging from 1.3225 to 1.3550. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.02 at 1.2175. Four sales…… Continue Reading
Indiana Farm Bureau members outline 2026 policy priorities with state legislators
The 2026 Indiana legislative session is officially underway. Ryan Hoff, INFB’s senior director of government relations, says property tax reform and supporting local communities remain two of the top priorities for Indiana Farm Bureau members in 2026. “We want to make sure that there is tax fairness for folks living in unincorporated areas and that…… Continue Reading
Midday cash livestock markets
Direct cash cattle trade activity is relatively quiet. Bids have surfaced in Kansas at $232 live. However that’s quite a few dollars from the early asking prices of $235 to $237 live in the South. While packer inquiry could improve as the day progresses, it’s very likely business remains at a standstill and holds out…… Continue Reading
Naig announces Iowa Farm Act
Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig has announced plans to introduce the Iowa Farm Act during the 2026 state legislative session. He tells Brownfield the comprehensive package is similar to a federal farm bill. “We think it’s right that in a state like Iowa where agriculture is such an important driver of our economy and society,…… Continue Reading
LISTEN: Luke Combs Announces Album + ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’
The long-awaited official release of this missing-you ballad formally introduces his next album. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer adjusts nitrogen strategy amid high input costs
The prospect of low commodity prices and high input costs has farmers like Mark Mueller considering crop fertility changes. The eastern Iowa corn and soybean grower says he recently purchased anhydrous ammonia for spring application. “As far as changing my practices, I’ve decided not to put all of my nitrogen on as anhydrous ammonia in…… Continue Reading
