The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau says a re-introduced federal proposal would make it easier for farmers and ranchers to control federally protected black vultures. Tasha Bunting tells Brownfield the birds are predators that tend to target young livestock. “What we are seeing is definitely not a slowdown in…… Continue Reading
12 Unbreakable Country Music Records: Alan Jackson, George Strait
At least one record is sure to stand for eternity. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Grains monitor energy markets
An ag economist says corn and soybean futures will be monitoring the energy markets in the short-term. Allendale’s Greg McBride tells Brownfield the conflict with Iran has caused crude oil to have some volatility. “When it comes to corn, beans, wheat or anything like that, at this time of the year we’re going to be…… Continue Reading
Heatwave accelerates crop growth and crop pests
Recent heat is expected to accelerate the development of crop pests. Iowa State University Extension entomologist Erin Hodgson says Growing Degree Day Units have exploded with heat indexes in the triple digits across several Midwestern states. “That’s going to accelerate everything, plant growth but also insect growth. So it’s going to speed up everything, the…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 24, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/4, down 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.46 and 3/4, down 12 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $280.50, down $1.90Jul. soybean oil closed at 52.17, down 107 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.35 and 3/4, down 17 centsAug. live cattle closed at $209.55, up 17 centsAug. feeder cattle closed at…… Continue Reading
Another down day for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating held at 66% good to excellent with near-term development conditions mostly seen as favorable. The question of just how many acres were planted in 2025 gets its initial answer on the 30th, with the USDA also releasing the quarterly grain stocks numbers…… Continue Reading
‘Landman’ Lawsuit: Paramount Sued for Copyright Infringement
Paul Harvey’s estate is suing Paramount over an episode of ‘Landman.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Tim McGraw Cancels Another Show Due to Back Surgery
McGraw has pulled out a planned appearance at the PBR Last Cowboy Standing event in July, amid a long string of ongoing back issues. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce Enjoy Night Out at Jason Aldean’s Bar
Taylor was back in Nashville, but not to make new music. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Economist says there is some potential for growth in the cattle herd
A livestock economist says the slowdown in beef cow slaughter could be a sign that herd liquidation is coming to an end. University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine says that through May, beef cow slaughter has declined 18 percent from this time last year. “We probably came into 2024 and 2025 with a little bit younger…… Continue Reading
