The past president of National Sorghum Producers says China’s approval of Brazilian sorghum imports could be devastating for the industry. Craig Meeker, a south-central Kansas farmer, says growers are already at a competitive disadvantage. “Our trade with China in 2025 is down 97 percent from where we had been at previously. That’s incredibly detrimental. That’s…… Continue Reading
Feedyard placements expected to drop in upcoming report as New World screwworm ban continues
A livestock economist says cattle placements remain the figure to watch in this week’s Cattle on Feed report. Pre-report estimates have cattle placed into feedyards for August down 9 percent from last year. Charley Martinez, an ag economist at the University of Tennessee, says, “We know right now would be historically when we would see…… Continue Reading
What Miranda Lambert Said About Morgan Wallen Has Fans Ecstatic!
Miranda Lambert brings a playful vibe to her tour with Morgan Wallen, and fans are loving every moment of it. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Would Hayden Panettiere Do a ‘Nashville’ Reboot?
‘Nashville’ is headed to Netflix. Does that mean a reboot could happen? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ohio farmers concerned late-season drought could impact yield potential
A pair of Ohio farmers are concerned late-season drought conditions could limit top-end yield potential. Central Ohio farmer Michael Vallery says a majority of the state remains abnormally dry. “The last good rain we got was July 28th,” he says. “My biggest concern is that may have cut some of the bushels that we really…… Continue Reading
Illinois ice cream start-up wins Midwest Dairy’s 2025 Accelerator program
The founder of southern Illinois-based RoseBud Ice Cream says winning Midwest Dairy’s 2025 Accelerator program is helping get dairy products into more hands. Sam Rose says the $20,000 grand prize comes at a time when the business is expanding nationally. “We’re using this prize to help us scale our production and improve our manufacturing significantly,…… Continue Reading
Here’s Why Robert Redford Missed Out on ‘Yellowstone’
The show could have looked very different. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
ASA eyes soybean export growth in Nigeria’s expanding market
The American Soybean Association is exploring export opportunities in Africa. ASA member and Minnesota farmer Jamie Beyer recently returned from a World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) trade mission to Nigeria, a market of 220 million people. “Very, very dense population, and 50 percent of the Nigerians are 19 or under. So a…… Continue Reading
Grain marketing lags as corn harvest kicks off
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says some Missouri farmers are more undersold on corn than they’d like to be this time of the year. “If they’re usually 70 percent sold, they might only be 25 percent sold this year,” says Ben Brown. “Farmers haven’t had much opportunity to market (new crop) corn…… Continue Reading
Here’s Why We Don’t See Old Dominion’s Drummer Much Anymore
Country music mystery solved: where has Old Dominion drummer Whit Sellers been? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
