Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins recently announced that the USDA would no longer provide funding through the Rural Development Business and the Industry Guaranteed Loan Program for solar or wind to be installed on productive farmland. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says he’s concerned this new change could impact the future of solar energy production. “There…… Continue Reading
Meet the Man Who’s Written 4 No.1 Country Songs in the Last Year
In the heart of Nashville, one songwriter is quietly crafting chart-toppers while the stars take the stage. Let’s talk about the magic behind those melodies. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Tariffs complicate relationship with U.S. ethanol’s top customer Canada
There are concerns politics could disrupt U.S. ethanol exports to its top customer. American Coalition for Ethanol senior vice president Ron Lamberty says for more than two years Canada has been the top export destination for U.S. ethanol. “They wouldn’t have any of that ‘what about food versus fuel?’ They didn’t have all that in…… Continue Reading
Gavin Adcock Says Beyonce Fans Welcome at Shows, With a Warning
Adcock elaborated on his comments against Beyoncé during a new appearance on Rolling Stone’s ‘Nashville Now’ podcast. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lil Nas X Hospitalized In L.A.
The bizarre incident happened around 4AM on Thursday. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
How People Managed to Spot Post Malone on Google Maps in Paris
Where in the world is Post Malone? Evidently, he’s at a cafe in Paris, France. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cracker Barrel’s Logo Gets a Makeover After Nearly Half Century
After nearly half a century, Cracker Barrel is shaking things up with a bold new logo that pays homage to its roots. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Luke Combs’ Custom Jacket at the ACM Honor Is a Sportsman’s Dream
Luke Combs wore a custom Columbia-inspired jacket for the 2025 ACM Honors. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Another big week for new crop corn export sales
New crop corn continues to be a big bright spot for U.S. exports. The USDA says those new crop corn sales during the week ending August 14th topped 110 million bushels thanks to the U.S. price advantage over competing origins. New crop soybean export sales were above a week ago, with more than half of…… Continue Reading
Plant Based Products Council backs Ag BIO Act in Senate
One ag group says a bill in the U.S. Senate would help accelerate the growth of the U.S. bioeconomy. James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, says the Ag BIO Act would help scale up biomanufacturing capacity and open new markets for farmers. “It would reauthorize some of USDA’s loan programs that…… Continue Reading
