The Kingdom of Callaway Historical Society museum in Fulton is closed indefinitely after mold was found growing in the builting. What stays open is the historical society’s research center, open […]… Continue Reading
Cool weather covers much of the Heartland; welcome rains on the central, southern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, mostly sunny but cool weather prevails. Still, summer crops are maturing at normal pace, with August 24 national values of 44% of the corn dented and 4% of the soybeans dropping leaves matching the respective 5-year averages. Today’s Midwestern high temperatures will generally range from 70 to 80°F. On the Plains,…… Continue Reading
Thomas Rhett + Wife Lauren Akins Expecting Baby No. 5
The country superstar and his wife announced they’re expecting a new baby. They’re already parents to four daughters. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Aaron Lewis Names His One + Only Friend in Country Music
When Tucker Carlson asked Aaron Lewis who the ‘good guys’ are in country music, Lewis thought long and hard — and was only able to come up with one name. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Kehoe: livestock producers have hay as dry conditions worsen
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s keeping an eye on the U.S. Drought Monitor as drought starts to creep back into southern Missouri. “Luckily for the people in the cattle production business and for that matter, livestock, we’ve had really good spring and summer where we could get a hay crop up.” He says the…… Continue Reading
Three vehicle Audrain Co. crash injures 1
A 34-year-old Bowling Green woman was seriously hurt yesterday morning in an accident in Audrain County. The crash happened at 7:10 am on US 54 at County Road 485. An […]… Continue Reading
Digital tools offering machinery repair flexibility
Farmers looking to take modern machinery repairs into their own hands now have more digital tools at their disposal. Denver Caldwell, vice president of aftermarket and customer support with John Deere, says the launch of Operations Center PRO Service gives farmers the ability to self-diagnose machinery issues and much more. “We’re delivering the ability to…… Continue Reading
Lil Nas X’s Dad: No Drugs Involved, Son Remorseful After Arrest
“Give him the same grace and mercy that God gives everyone.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Economy affecting equipment market
Tighter farmer margins are affecting the ag equipment market for 2025. Kurt Coffey, vice president of Case IH says as farmers continue to navigate a tough agricultural economy, purchasing habits have changed. He says, “If people are capable of generally of deferring the purchase in 2025, many are.” He tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing purchases where…… Continue Reading
Save money by saving soil & nutrients with cover crops
With high fertilizer costs and the desire to hold soil in place along with the valuable nutrients, cover crops can help. Dan Marzu with the University of Wisconsin Extension says a lot of research is underway, with the goal of giving farmers solid cover crop recommendations that can save money and soil. The post Save…… Continue Reading
