Cover crops can prevent soil erosion and help retain nutrients, but a good cover crop can also help fight problem weeds, including herbicide resistant weeds like waterhemp and palmer amaranth… but how much biomass does it take to do the job? Weed scientist Rodrigo Werle from the University of Wisconsin has more about that on…… Continue Reading
Reba’s ‘Happy’s Place’ Adds Major Star Power for Season 2
Season 2 of ‘Happy’s Place’ premieres this fall with plenty of surprises — and several TV legends popping by the bar. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Red Lobster Dropped Endless Shrimp, Launches New SpendLESS Deal
The iconic seafood chain is replacing the deal with something new — and it could change everything. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rodeo Star Stetson Wright Hurt at CINCH Playoffs, Shares Update
Stetson Wright is recovering from a frightening CINCH Playoffs injury that left him with broken ribs and a punctured lung. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Meet Darius Rucker’s Girlfriend, Emily Deahl
From the looks of it, they’ve been dating for a year or more. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
NCBA urges U.S. Trade Officials to hold Brazil accountable for unfair practices
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association wants Brazil to be held accountable for its trade barriers to U.S. beef exports. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs, says the Brazilian government’s policies are negatively impacting U.S. agriculture. “Brazil has had unilateral access to the US market,” he says. “They’ve been able to absorb any minimal tariffs…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Personally Called 6 Times Requesting This Tour Opener
Imagine getting a call from a superstar like Keith Urban, pushing for you to join his tour. That’s exactly what happened to Chase Matthew! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer holding off on fertilizer purchases
A southeast Iowa farmer says fertilizer prices are top of mind heading into fall. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield, “For whatever reason there’s such a discrepancy right now between 32% and anhydrous. To the tune of what could be 40 bucks an acre difference. I think we’re going to see some folks switching to anhydrous over…… Continue Reading
Favorable crop conditions in eastern South Dakota
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says the corn and soybeans aren’t bad as September begins. Keith Alverson says the corn has had ideal growing conditions and is consistent. “A lot of uniform ears, large kernel counts, very little tip back. We’re poised certainly on some of our farms we’re expecting farm records and hoping…… Continue Reading
Live cattle mostly higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were higher with concerns about tight available supplies. October live cattle closed $.17 lower at $235.80 and December live cattle closed $.12 higher at $237.57. October feeder cattle closed $1.27 higher at $359.17 and November feeder cattle closed $1.97 higher at $358.12. It…… Continue Reading
