During a Las Vegas show, Kelly Clarkson shared what she told a former manager who suggested she get plastic surgery — and her fiery response had fans cheering. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Kelsea Ballerini + Chase Stokes Rekindle Their Romance: REPORT
The country star and actor have reunited after a brief split — and sources say the romance picked back up “very naturally.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
LaNina weather pattern might end early
An atmospheric scientist says the La Nina weather pattern might end soon. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says this La Nina might be peaking now which could mean a rapid onset of winter weather and very different conditions that we’ve seen the past two years. “For the last two winters in the upper Midwest,…… Continue Reading
Ag economist says missing USDA export data adds volatility to livestock markets
An ag economist says the lack of trade and export data from the USDA is adding to the volatility to beef and pork markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says there’s only information available through the first seven months of this year. “We’re having to guess quite a bit on the pork side…… Continue Reading
Tar spot, southern rust, and more: Minnesota corn faces a tough year
A central Minnesota farmer faced an onslaught of crop diseases this year. Owen Gohlke grows corn and soybeans near Belle Plaine and says problems arose from a wet growing season. “Corn this year, we literally had every disease that you could imagine in central Minnesota. For example, we normally do not see southern rust as…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures limit higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day limit higher on oversold signals. December live cattle closed $7.25 higher at $228.55 and February live cattle closed $7.25 higher at $227. January feeder cattle closed $9.25 higher at $328.82 and March feeder cattle closed $9.25 higher at $323.22. It was a typically…… Continue Reading
Soybean rise ahead of USDA Report as China demand, Brazil planting shape market
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans remain cautiously optimistic about that recent trade deal framework with China. While there’s more unconfirmed talk of China buying U.S. beans, Brazil has a price advantage right now, and purchase commitments or not, Beijing does usually go with the lowest available price. China still has…… Continue Reading
BASF urges farmers to review financing options for 2026 plans
The marketing director for U.S. crop protection with BASF says farmers planning for 2026 should be aware of their financing choices. Brady Spangenberg says that the ag lending market is competitive, and farmers can use that to their advantage. “If you’re spending money out of an operating note that’s at 7-8%, that’s at least a…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 10, 2025
Dec. corn $4.29 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.30, up 13 centsDec. soybean meal $320.00, up $2.90Dec. soybean oil 50.58, up 90 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.35 and 3/4, up 8 centsDec. live cattle $228.55, up $7.20Jan. feeder cattle $328.82, up $9.25Dec. lean hogs $87.77, up $3.37Dec. Class III milk closed at $17.15,…… Continue Reading
Good corn harvest hits South Dakota, storage space tight
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says he harvested one of the best corn crops ever this fall. Dave Ellens farms in Moody and Lake Counties. “The 230 to 250 bushels/acre range is where I heard a lot of reports and you know, a lot of times you don’t hear anywhere from 200 to 230…… Continue Reading
