Columbia police responded to a stabbing early this morning. At approximately 12:30 a.m. a call came on for a physical disturbance in the 4700 block of Pierre Street. Upon arrival, […]… Continue Reading
Bailey Zimmerman Explains Why He Canceled His Last Tour Date
“A gust of wind would have knocked everything over.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rainfall likely across Corn Belt after hot, dry stretch
Iowa’s state climatologist says short-term outlooks show rain could be likely across parts of the Corn Belt later this week. Justin Glisan says the recent trend has been hot and dry. “In September, we are seeing in that third week on the precipitation side higher chances of rainfall. We are shifting from, at least in…… Continue Reading
Corn exports off to strong start in 2025/26, USDA reports sharp year-over-year gains
The USDA says grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending September 11th were mostly above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2025/26 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand numbers is out…… Continue Reading
U.S. and China talk tariffs in Spain, soybean purchases still uncertain
The U.S. and China held trade discussions in Madrid, Spain over the weekend. Ag economist Greg McBride with Allendale says disputes over tariffs were a focal point. “I don’t think these (meetings) have anything to do with soybeans,” he said. “I think this is more trying to get on the same page about the tariff…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll’s Sings ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ Inside Vatican City
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Labor on the minds of meat packers
The president of American Foods Group says that finding adequate labor remains the top challenge for the meat-packing industry. “The reality is there’s jobs in this industry that there is no local person who is going to do that job.” David Jagodzinske says immigration reform is needed. “Why do they come? Just like our ancestors…… Continue Reading
Mizzou Tigers: Fueled by Biodiesel
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Board Member Kyle Durham says Missouri Soybean farmers are once again partnering with the University of Missouri to promote biodiesel and other soybean products. The post Mizzou Tigers: Fueled by Biodiesel appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Tariff pause could open door for corn, additonal soybean exports to Mexico
A grain and oil seeds analyst with Terrain says there’s an opportunity to increase some ag exports to Mexico. Bree Baatz tells Brownfield while they’re a top customer for U.S. corn, there could be additional market access for soybeans. “They don’t grow a lot of soybeans domestically, so I don’t expect that momentum to decline…… Continue Reading
Outdated combine concaves could be costing farmers valuable grain
Farmers looking to mitigate grain loss this fall are encouraged to evaluate the threshing system of their combines. Shianne Reynolds with Bushel Plus says concaves play an integral part in a successful harvest. “But many combines are still operating with designs that really haven’t been changed in many, many years. These outdated concaves can cause…… Continue Reading
