In a shocking turn of events, a workplace argument escalated into a tragedy at a local McDonald’s. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Four Things Luke Bryan Requires Backstage at Every Show
Nothing really seems to bother the American Idol judge and singing sensation onstage, but does that translate to backstage, too? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
A Peek Inside the Grand Ole Opry’s Backstage Vending Machines
Pretty cool to think about who might have touched those buttons. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Soy Oils – EP 2
Soybean oil is more than just a byproduct – it helps add value to the crop and keeps demand strong. Soybean oil plays a crucial role in the world’s food supply, and science clearly shows that it is healthy for humans consumption. The post Soy Oils – EP 2 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.…… Continue Reading
Declines in migration expected to exacerbate labor shortages
CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange Director says the labor crunch across the U.S. is only going to get tighter. Rob Fox tells Brownfield the historic surge in immigration in recent years has helped to offset lower workforce participation rates. “They really made the problem kind of less acute for the time being, but in 2025 and moving…… Continue Reading
See & Spray impacting soybean traits
Advancements in spraying technology are bringing changes to soybean traits. Katy Martin-Rainey, professor of soybean genetics at Purdue, says current soybean varieties don’t hold up well against most pre-emergent herbicides, but that needs to change. “See and Spray technology is something that everyone is quite excited about because we have a lower herbicide application overall…… Continue Reading
Uncertainties a concern for farmland values
An ag real estate specialist says there’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty that could impact farmland values. Paul Schadegg is with Farmers National Company. “I’m not sure that I’ve ever experienced a time where we’ve been dealing with more geopolitical and policy and administration events, and unrest overall across the world. And that certainly causes…… Continue Reading
The Band Perry Are Officially Back
The Band Perry are returning to Big Machine — but there’s a lineup change from the original sibling trio. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
TBD: USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan impact on hog farmers
It’s unclear what impact the USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan might have on hog producers who contract with Smithfield Foods. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield the Trump administration will consider all options assessing foreign owned ag land, including land owned by ag companies like Smithfield Foods, a subsidiary of WH Group Limited. “The…… Continue Reading
NEFB says Congress needs to take up ag labor crisis
The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says he’d like to see Congress create a solution for the nation’s ag labor crisis. Mark McHargue says that could eliminate any confusion surrounding the administration’s policy on amnesty for farmworkers. “I think we have to know where our workers are coming from. We have to know their…… Continue Reading
