A weed science professor at the University of Illinois says researchers believe they have found new herbicide resistance in giant foxtail. Dr. Aaron Hager tells Brownfield, “We are in the process of confirming one population of Giant Foxtail resistant to the Group 15 herbicides.” He says, “Now that’s something that we have not seen in…… Continue Reading
Volatile winter weather sets the stage for sharp contrasts across the U.S. in 2026
An ag meteorologist says growers should be prepared for a variable winter weather season to start off 2026. Greg Soulje tells Brownfield, “The weather is going to turn a little more active in between the tenth and fifteenth of January. That’s when we’re expecting the return to more volatile weather. Folks in the Upper Midwest,…… Continue Reading
Jesse Keith Whitley Reveals Reason for Week-Long Hospital Stay
The hospital stay led to his sobriety and a new life persepctive. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Missouri Farm Bureau Launches New Health Plans for 2026
Beth Bowles, Director of Missouri Farm Bureau Health Plans, joins us to discuss a new, affordable health coverage option now available for Missourians. Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) Health Plans are designed for individuals, families, the self-employed, and rural communities, offering flexible coverage levels, deductibles, co-pays, preventive care benefits, and access to both in-network and out-of-network…… Continue Reading
Missouri Department of Conservation Turns Christmas Trees into Fish Habitat
The Missouri Department of Conservation is turning Christmas into habitat help. From January 1st through January 31st, residents can drop off undecorated real trees at designated sites across central Missouri […]… Continue Reading
Variable temperatures and above-average precipitation from La Niña may improve soil conditions before spring
The Illinois state climatologist says a strengthening La Niña weather pattern could bring some much-needed drought relief to the Midwest. Dr. Trent Ford says it usually means active weather with above-average moisture. “Wetter conditions all the way up through the Ohio Valley.” He says, “But if that does hit, if La Niña can influence our…… Continue Reading
Missouri Wins Top-10 Rural Health Funding Boost from Federal Program
Gov. Mike Kehoe announced Missouri will receive more than $216 million in first-year funding for the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal initiative to expand rural health care access and […]… Continue Reading
18-Year-Old Arrested After Armed Road-Rage Incident
A 18-year-old man has been taken into custody after a road-rage incident on Highway 124 in Boone County. Two victims told deputies a white man in a ski mask pointed […]… Continue Reading
Dennis Hamlin Was Instrumental in Son Denny Hamlin’s Career
A tragic fire has turned Denny Hamlin’s world upside down, leaving behind a legacy of sacrifice and support from his father. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Milk price outlook for 2026 not good
A dairy marketing advisor says it will be hard to bring milk prices up for farmers in 2026. Jenny Wackershouser with Ever.ag tells Brownfield domestic demand has not kept up with the increased US capacity to make more dairy products. “For both cheese, butter, whey, and even our, like Fairlife type, the longer-shelf life milk…… Continue Reading
