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Here’s Where We’ve Seen Charlie From ‘Landman’ Before
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60 Surprising Artists Not in the Country Music Hall of Fame
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How Dolly Parton Went Pop and Struck Country Gold
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Grand Ole Opry Legend Stu Phillips Dead at 92
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Ag finance specialist urges farmers to pair agronomic and economic plans for 2026 profitability
An ag finance specialist recommends a comprehensive plan as farmers aspire to be profitable in 2026. “Blending an agronomic plan with an economic plan.” John Maman with Nutrien Ag Solutions says on the financial side, interest rates can be an important variable. “Look for any hidden gotchas in those rates. There’s one thing to have…… Continue Reading
A lower finish for soybeans, corn and wheat were mixed
Soybeans ended the day modestly lower on technical selling with the January contract down 4 and 1/2 cents to $10.58 and 3/4. Soybeans started the day higher, but couldn’t hold on as contracts were pressured by the lower moves in bean and crude oil. There hasn’t been any new export sales reported since early in…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by tight supplies. February live cattle closed $1.10 higher at $229.65 and April live cattle closed $.97 higher at $229.70. January feeder cattle closed $1.45 higher at $346.17 and March feeder cattle closed $1.62 higher at $340.42. It was a quiet Friday for…… Continue Reading
Gratiot County farmer reflects on severe drought conditions in mid-Michigan
A mid-Michigan farmer says this fall was the driest in more than a decade in his area. Gratiot County’s John Peck tells Brownfield rain in the middle of harvest didn’t present a challenge. “We had 2 1/2 inches of rain, and the tile never ran,” he shares. Despite the limited rainfall, he says the corn…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices steady Friday at the CME
*This updates a previous report from earlier. Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged in light trading Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.73. One sale was recorded At that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3350. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.40. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were unchanged at $1.4025. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $.1.3975 to $1.40. Nonfat dry milk was unchanged at $1.18. No sales were recorded. The post Cash dairy prices steady Friday at the CME appeared first…… Continue Reading
