Several Democratic members of the U.S. House Ag Committee have expressed concern proposed cuts to nutrition programs could be a sticking point in farm bill negotiations. Shri Thanedar of Michigan tells Brownfield, “It makes it so difficult to do anything, to pass the farm bill in a bipartisan manner if the Republicans are going to…… Continue Reading
Optimism for a good wheat crop
A northwest Kansas wheat grower says there is some optimism for a good harvest. Kansas Association of Wheat Growers President Chris Tanner tells Brownfield the crop went into dormancy looking good. “We do have good stands, but Kansas is a large state with a lot of different climate regions. Where I’m at, we have a…… Continue Reading
See the Setlist for Rascal Flatts’ Life Is a Highway Tour
Rascal Flatts are back, baby! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
6 New Country Music Tours Announced This Week (Feb. 8-15, 2025)
This list of new country music tours also features a pair of contemporary legends who are teaming up to hit the road again. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
$10 million available for drought-stricken Ohio farmers
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has announced $10 million is available from the state for farmers impacted by extreme drought last year. USDA declared 28 counties in the state as primary natural disaster areas following a nearly month-long drought between August and September. In December, the governor approved additional funding for producers, Senate 54, as…… Continue Reading
Sad Day for Pizza: Domino’s Pizza Closing 200+ Locations
Domino’s Pizza has announced that they are going to be closing more 200 locations across the globe. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban Helped a Man Pull Off the Perfect Marriage Proposal
He probably wasn’t expecting one of them to drop to one knee right in front of him. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Succession planning? Start sooner
A farmer and marketing expert says farm families should start their succession planning sooner. “Ultimately, it’s never too early to have the discussion.” Matt Bennett from AgMarket.net says planning for a farm’s future after a family death is a tough conversation to get started, and he knows from first-hand experience. “I know when we started…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices end week lower
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.5550. Two sales were recorded at $0.5550 and $0.5575. Forty-pound cheese blocks remained unchanged at $1.92. One sale was recorded at $1.9250. Cheese barrels were down $0.0125 at $1.8175. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8025 to…… Continue Reading
Don Felder Suffers ‘Medical Episode’ During Cruise Ship Gig
Staff helped the former Eagles musician offstage after he became visibly unsteady during a rendition of “Tequila Sunrise.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
