An American Farm Bureau Federation economist says farm bankruptcy numbers continue to grow. Economist Samantha Ayoub says many of the Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies were filed in the Midwest. “In the Midwest, that had by far the most bankruptcies in general at 71 filings in 2024, which was a 69% increase from 2023.” Ayoub says…… Continue Reading
I Asked Jordan Davis If He Wants a 5th Kid + His Response Is LOL
A fifth child? He has thoughts. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers bracing against unknowns
Many farmers are making plans for the 2025 growing season with several unknowns hanging over agriculture. Rob Shaffer, American Soybean Association board member, says an outdated farm safety net is worrisome. “Because it sets the ARC and PLC five-year prices, so we can plan a little harder versus this piece meal stuff of just giving…… Continue Reading
Jana Kramer Has One ‘Biggest Regret’ About Her Boob Job
Kramer is happy with the way her procedure turned out, but there’s one thing she wishes had been different. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Pepsi + Frito Lay Announce Mass Layoffs, Plant Closure
The small New York town isn’t pleased. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Iowa FFA student to donate 20,000 pounds of produce
An Iowa FFA student plans to donate 20,000 pounds of produce to local nonprofits this year. Lauren Schroeder of the Calmus-Wheatland Chapter in the east-central part of the state says she’s been growing vegetables on an acre and-a-half plot and recently donated $30,000-worth of produce to organizations in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. “Seeing peoples’…… Continue Reading
Miranda Lambert Fans Can’t Quit This ‘House That Built Me’ Remake
The chorus is a tear-jerker or anyone who relates to Lambert’s song. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Determining Seeding Rates for Corn and Soybeans
Looking ahead to the 2025 planting season, many farmers are already thinking about seeding rates for corn and soybeans. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Minnesota-based Channel technical agronomist Derek Crompton explains more. The post Determining Seeding Rates for Corn and Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Carly Pearce Shuts Down a Fan Fight (While Sick) at Her Show
She still laid down the law when a fan got unruly. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Mild weather for the season continues to dominate most of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, rain showers are occurring primarily east of the Mississippi River. Despite the cloudiness and showers, Midwestern temperatures are above average for this time of year, with Wednesday’s highs expected to range from 40°F in parts of Michigan to near 70°F along the Ohio River. Any remaining snow on the ground is…… Continue Reading
