A bill to exempt Nebraska feedlots from brand inspections, audits and related fees is drawing both criticism and support from state ag groups. Criag Uden, president-elect of the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association, told the Nebraska Senate Agriculture Committee Tuesday the bill gives few options for the Nebraska Brand Committee to offset its costs. “We think that…… Continue Reading
U.S. weather patterns have changed for the better
An atmospheric scientist says weather patterns are changing, and that’s good news for most of the U.S. Eric Snodgrass with Conduit tells Brownfield there is a severe lack of moisture thanks to a north-south jet stream, but that flow has finally changed back to a west-to-east flow after more than two months, and that’s bringing…… Continue Reading
Lee Brice: ‘Cry’ Lyrics Are What I’m All About!
“Look man, I’ll cry,” Brice admits. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
New use for soybean oil could spur demand
The chairman of the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) says a newfound use for soybean oil could someday spur major demand. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, says checkoff funded ISA research led to the discovery. “This Soy Innovation Center is something that we started last year.” He says, “We’ve already got one product that’s…… Continue Reading
How Bindi Irwin Is Keeping Her Father Steve Irwin’s Memory Alive
Bindi Irwin is keeping Steve Irwin’s memory alive for her young daughter. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Two Nostalgic Clothing Brands Shutting Down All 122 Stores
If you have some of their clothes, hang onto them, they could be worth something! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
George Birge’s Dream Golf Group of Country Stars Revealed
George Birge picked his dream golf group, and the choices are perfect. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
An active pattern continues across the Heartland; cold wave north to build southward
Active weather, with multiple hazards, will continue for the remainder of the week. Notably, snow currently falling from the central Plains into the western Corn Belt will spread northeastward, reaching northern New England on Thursday. Farther south, a threat of severe thunderstorms will peak later Wednesday from the lower Mississippi Valley into parts of Georgia. …… Continue Reading
PICS: Nate Smith Is Down 50 Lbs. After Key Lifestyle Change
“World on Fire” singer Nate Smith tells fans he’s been on a weight loss journey. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Illinois suspends poultry sales and exhibitions
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has issued a 30-day suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and auction markets in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu. The move is intended to reduce and prevent the spread of the disease, which has been detected in…… Continue Reading
