A livestock economist says some changes are coming to the Livestock Risk Protection program for 2026. University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine says four major changes. He tells Brownfield, beginning July 1, 2025 forward priced cattle can now be covered prior to having physical possession. “Now, potentially they can be covered as soon as you bear…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, winter wheat start lower, finish higher
Soybeans were modestly higher on commercial and technical buying. 48% of the U.S. crop is planted and 17% has emerged, both faster than average. Planting weather for much of the week looks favorable, but some areas will see delays later this week. Contracts started the session lower, seeing some early profit taking, prior to rallying…… Continue Reading
Results From Class 1, District 3 Track
Several area district track meets took place last Saturday, May 10. Here are the results for the Class 1 District 3 tournament in Glasgow, starting with the boys: Boys 100 […]… Continue Reading
Results From District Track Meets
Several area district track meets took place last Saturday, May 10. Here are the results for the Class 1 District 3 tournament in Glasgow, starting with the boys: Boys 100 […]… Continue Reading
Burger King Sued for Making the Whopper Look Bigger on TV
Burger King is facing a class-action lawsuit over how they depict their iconic Whopper hamburger on television. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Illinois Farm Bureau showcasing state’s ag diversity
The member engagement manager with the Illinois Farm Bureau says the organization is working to highlight the diversity within the state’s top industry. Ashley Beutke says Illinois may be known as a top corn and soybean producer, but some regions produce much more. “It’s such a unique area right there in Mason County, with their…… Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen Pops Up at Losers Bar for Surprise Performance
It’s been awhile since Wallen has performed in a bar. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney Got a Note From a Fan That Changed Her
“I keep all of them,” she admits. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Young Farmer in Excellence: “Just say yes”
A young farmer says some families may need to diversify their operations to retain the next generation. Tera Baker tells Brownfield additional entities were necessary to support coming back to the family’s crop farm. “That’s led us to diversifying, starting the pumpkin patch, starting the you-pick flowers,” she shares. “We also started a precision ag dealership…… Continue Reading
2025 Hard Red Winter Wheat Tour underway in Kansas
A wheat and forage specialist says the first day of this year’s hard red winter wheat tour didn’t bring many surprises. Romulo Lollato is with Kansas State. “What we’ve seen so far has been a fairly variable crop as we left Manhattan and went north and west. There was some good yield potential. We did…… Continue Reading
