A central Illinois farmer says his crops appear to be thriving despite a lack of moisture. “You’re starting to see some cracks in the ground. You know, you’re kind of on the edge right now.” Doug Schroeder, who farms in Champaign and McLean Counties, says the rain his fields have received has been timely and…… Continue Reading
Pat Green’s Brother Confirmed Dead in Texas Floods
Pat Green’s brother John Burgess and his wife Julie Anderson Burgess are among the dead in the devastating central Texas flooding. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Did Lainey Wilson Just Call Her Sister Janna a Pig?
Sibling love at its best. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Toby Keith’s Staggering Net Worth Will Stun You
He made other country stars look poor by comparison. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lauren Alaina Bluntly Responds to Woman Who Mom Shamed Her Online
Lauren Alaina is taking a stand against mom shaming, sharing her parenting reality in a way that feels all too relatable for many new parents. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers say let’s get the deals done
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says many farmers are on the edge financially and need real deals from the Trump administration, not promises. Brian Kuehl tells Brownfield the cost of uncertainty over the past six months has negatively impacted farm budgets. “Driving up input costs and driving down commodity prices are really squeezing farmers, and right…… Continue Reading
On the Road with FieldLink
Come On the Road with FieldLink by Helena, as we talk with farmers across the country about their growing season challenges and solutions that have made a difference in their operations. Find out more about Helena’s FieldLink. In the first episode of On the Road with FieldLink, Brownfield’s Carah Hart spends the day riding along…… Continue Reading
Helena On the Road
Follow along with Helena On the Road as we talk with farmers across the Midwest about how to get the most out of every acre and how Helena uses data to drive decisions in the field. In the first episode of On the Road with FieldLink, Brownfield’s Carah Hart spends the day riding along with…… Continue Reading
Biofuel groups testify at EPA hearing on 2026-27 Renewable Fuel Standards
The U.S. EPA heard comments from biofuel industry groups Tuesday as part of a public hearing on proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2026 and 2027. EPA’s Dallas Burkholder says the agency’s proposal for 2026 includes 15 billion gallons of conventional ethanol, over 9 billion gallons for advanced biofuels including 5.61 billion gallons of biomass-based diesel…… Continue Reading
USDA announces National Farm Security Action Plan
The USDA has unveiled its National Farm Security Action Plan, designed to address agriculture security in America. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says protecting the country’s ag land and food supply from foreign control is a priority for the Trump administration. “This plan includes seven key action items, each of which will promote agricultural prosperity, defend…… Continue Reading
