The chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee says it will take the U.S. Senate longer than the U.S. House to put together a skinny farm bill. “The House can do in two hours what it takes us one week to do.” John Boozman says the U.S. Senate is constrained with floor time and including…… Continue Reading
Pork profitability to continue through 2025
A senior research analyst says profitability for pork producers could improve over the next year. Matt Erikson with Terrain tells Brownfield margins continued to improve since 2023 and that’s largely due to lower feed costs. “We’re still in this weather phase here, and markets are pricing that in with lower corn futures as well as…… Continue Reading
USDA announces plans to expedite disaster assistance for farmers
The USDA is expediting Congressionally mandated disaster assistance for farmers. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says producers who suffered eligible crop losses due to natural disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now apply for assistance through the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP). Secretary Rollins says the department is taking swift action to ensure farmers have the…… Continue Reading
Kane Brown Says ‘Dark Days’ Spurred His Recent Health Journey
In a new song tease, he said that he was spurred to begin his health journey after a very dark period for his mental health. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Donald Trump Wants on Mount Rushmore, Experts Call It Impossible
President Trump has revived his dream of joining Mount Rushmore’s stone-faced legends. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Mary Lou Retton DUI Arrest: Bodycam Footage, Mug Shot Released
New video from Mary Lou Retton’s DUI arrest in May shows the star undertaking field sobriety tests and being handcuffed and brought into a police station. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Thompson: food security is national security
The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says USDA’s National Farm Security Action Plan will protect U.S. farmers and ranchers. “Not just our farmland, but our production, science, technology and innovation.” G.T. Thompson says through executive action, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins will be added to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States,…… Continue Reading
Cattle group outlines concerns with port reopening amid NWS spread in Mexico
The CEO of R-CALF USA says the phased reopening of ports along the southern border to live cattle imports from Mexico could jeopardize the U.S. cattle industry. Bill Bullard says the northward spread of New World screwworm in Mexico is still very much a threat and is disappointed with USDA’s decision. “We have the ability…… Continue Reading
Top 25 Chain Restaurants Adding Locations Across the U.S. in 2025
You’re about to get a whole lot more options for burritos, steak and brunch. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Chris Young Reveals New ‘I Didn’t Come Here to Leave’ Album
Chris Young’s next album comes barely 18 months after his last. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
