The National Pork Board has named David Newman as its new CEO. Newman most recently served as the organization’s vice president of market growth. Gordon Spronk, a Minnesota pig farmer, swine veterinarian, and president of NPB says Newman is leadership-oriented, producer-focused, and outcomes-driven when it comes to the pork industry. Newman, along with his family,…… Continue Reading
You Won’t Believe What Chris Janson Did After Drinking 13 Coronas
The singer has definitely lived his new drinking song. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 28, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.85 and 1/2, up 3 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.28 and 1/4, up 1 centSep. soybean meal closed at $286.30, down $6.80Sep. soybean oil closed at 51.75, down 72 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.10 and 1/4, up 8 centsOct. live cattle closed at $236.92, down $2.60Sep. feeder cattle closed at $361.80,…… Continue Reading
Corn, wheat find some support, soybeans mostly firm
Soybeans were mixed, mostly firm, on spread trade and technical buying. New crop export sales were solid at 50.4 million bushels, but China remains absent due to tariff tensions. Unknown destinations and Mexico were the big weekly buyers. China has normally purchased new crop U.S. soybeans by now and the prospects of an immediate deal…… Continue Reading
Treat seed to avoid bunts and smuts
A plant pathologist is encouraging farmers to get their wheat seed treated before planting this fall. Michigan State University’s Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield professionally treating seed is worth the investment. “You want to save some money, I get that, but by saving seed and not having it professionally treated, you do potentially run the risk…… Continue Reading
Supplemental Disaster Relief Program still accepting applications
Producers have about a month left to enroll in the USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program before a second wave of assistance is released. Deputy Under Secretary Brooke Appleton tells Brownfield $16 billion is available for losses that occurred in 2023 and 2024 from natural disasters through the American Relief Act. “There is support waiting for you…… Continue Reading
Truck No! Ford Recalls 355,000 Trucks That Could Cause Accidents
Ford has issued a massive recall on several different kinds of trucks. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ethanol group says a summer of policy changes points towards more markets for farmers
The executive director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska says recent policy decisions impacting biofuels from the Trump administration could expand markets for farmers. Dawn Caldwell says increasing blending requirements for ethanol under the Renewable Fuels Standard was a good start. “We’re on a positive trajectory and that couldn’t be better for our corn farmers, and I’ll…… Continue Reading
Why Chris Janson’s ‘Me & a Beer’ Lyrics Were So Challenging
“I can write you a poetic justice kind of song that’s really heartfelt — I can write you 10 of those, now,” he says. “But I can’t write a ‘Me & a Beer’ everyday.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
10 LeAnn Rimes Songs That Prove She’s A 90s Country Icon
Remember the first time you heard that unforgettable voice? LeAnn Rimes had us all hooked at just 13 years old. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
