Mizzou basketball announced that they will play an exhibition against Kansas State at Mizzou Arena on October 24th. K State is Mizzou’s second most frequent opponent in history, but it […]… Continue Reading
Approval of railroad acquisition might take longer
An agricultural group focused on transportation says the proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific railroad might take longer than the railroads expect. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says the railroads’ goal of getting the Surface Transportation Board’s approval and closing the deal in early 2027 might be a challenge . “Right…… Continue Reading
Luke Bryan Thinks Carrie Underwood Will Return to ‘American Idol’
Luke Bryan’s got some thoughts on Carrie Underwood’s return to the ‘Idol’ stage. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
USB Checkoff Chats Interview | Todd Hanton
Todd Hanten, in his fifth year on the United Soybean Board, sits down with Brownfield for an interview. Learn more as he discusses expanding new markets for soybean farmers, trade uncertainty, and how the Soy Checkoff helps drive global demand through strategic partnerships. He also talks about investments in high oleic soybeans and biotech traits that help farmers manage pests,…… Continue Reading
The 8 Wildest Lyrics From Tyler Childers’ ‘Snipe Hunter’ Album
You can’t accuse Tyler Childers of being lyrically boring. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Reba McEntire’s Exclusive BLT Recipe Revealed
Reba McEntire’s secret BLT recipe has fans buzzing. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business. August live cattle closed $3.35 higher at $233.07 and October live cattle closed $3.27 higher at $229.72. August feeder cattle closed $2.75 higher at $338.95 and September feeder cattle closed $2.67 higher at $339.75. It was another pretty quiet…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 30, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.91 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.67 and 3/4, down 14 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $260.70, down $1.00Aug. soybean oil closed at 56.50, down 104 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.23 and 3/4, down 6 centsAug. live cattle closed at $233.07, up $3.35Aug. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Where Have All the Thank-Yous Gone?
Commentary. Summer’s end is in sight and across rural America, county fairgrounds are quieting. The livestock trailers have rolled out, the ribbons have been packed away, and families are returning home with tired feet and full hearts. For many, the county fair is a highlight of the summer. It is a celebration of community, hard…… Continue Reading
Corn manages steady to firm finish
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is watching development conditions, which generally look favorable in much of the region, boosting ideas of a big crop. There was no major public progress out of this round of tariff talks with China and there’s been no announcement of another 90-day tariff pause, yet.…… Continue Reading
