Carrie would be a stellar pick for many reasons. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
IL Beef Expo returns expanded juniors shows
The communications director with the Illinois Beef Association says this weekend’s Illinois Beef Expo is again featuring expanded opportunities for junior exhibitors. Devin Bollman tells Brownfield last year’s expansion to three days of junior shows was a success. “Over the last several years, we’ve just grown to be such a big show we couldn’t squeeze…… Continue Reading
Nebraska Ag Committee hears testimony on bill to ban lab-grown protein
Nebraska’s Senate Ag Committee heard testimony this week on legislation that would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or distribute lab-grown protein. Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton is supportive of LB 246. “This legislation is necessary to protect consumers of real meat products from being misled by marketing of fake meat. The…… Continue Reading
Wendy’s Has Made a Change + Customers Are Furious About It!
Folks who’ve used the “improved” technology aren’t impressed. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Many unknowns for ag following USDA layoffs
There are many unknowns for agriculture following sweeping layoffs at USDA. State Senator Aric Putnam chairs the Minnesota Senate Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development Committee and says he recently hosted a hearing on federal funding and policy with Minnesota Department of Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen. “We know there’s a USDA (and) we know there’s…… Continue Reading
What Dierks Bentley Requires Backstage — Including One Odd Thing
We had to ask, what does Dierks Bentley require backstage at his concerts? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Brittany Aldean Mourns the Loss of Pageant Queen ‘Gone Too Soon’
Brittany remembers Kadance Frederickson as a talented young woman who advocated passionately for children facing abuse. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
‘1923’: I Totally Forgot This Crucial Detail From Season 1
Here is a list of 13 important details from Season 1 of ‘1923’ that will help as the second season premieres. One forgotten fact really stands out. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Acreage decisions weighing on farmer’s minds
A board member with the American Soybean Association says many farmers likely have decisions still to make on some of their 2025 acres. Rob Shaffer, who farms in central Illinois, says he has a few fields that could go to either corn or soybeans. “Done a lot of planning, obviously, done a lot of hardship…… Continue Reading
Corn Rootworm Management and “The Watch” Sticky Trap Program
Among the many challenges corn growers face each growing season, corn rootworm can be among the most damaging. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB® Asgrow® Technical Agronomist Andrew Penney of Iowa discusses strategies for protecting yield from this costly pest. The post Corn Rootworm Management and “The Watch” Sticky Trap Program appeared first…… Continue Reading
