Across the Corn Belt, wintry precipitation—snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle—is causing some travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region. Elsewhere in the Midwest, mild, mostly cloudy weather prevails. Monday’s maximum temperatures should reach 60°F or higher in much of Nebraska and parts of Missouri. On the Plains, bitterly cold air is lurking along and near…… Continue Reading
Unseasonably mild to warm pattern ahead for much of Heartland; active for much of the Nation
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in parts of northern and central California and the Northeast. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal conditions from the Pacific Coast to the central and southern Plains should contrast with near- or below-normal precipitation across the remainder of…… Continue Reading
Tight margins could push more acres to soybeans in 2026
A market analyst says farmers could plant more soybeans in 2026 to help offset record input costs. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says margins have been extremely tight especially for corn. “I think we’re going to have some constraint on the amount of money some of farmers want to spend on corn especially last…… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton’s Stepsons Watch Him Perform at ‘The Road’ Finale
We spy two familiar faces during Blake Shelton’s ‘The Road’ finale performance: It’s Zuma and Apollo Rossdale! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ag lender encourages early communication as producers navigate financial pressures
An ag financing specialist says growers should stay in close contact with their lenders regardless of whether they qualify for the USDA’s Bridge Assistance Program. Ian McGonigal with GreenStone Farm Credit Services tells Brownfield, “At the earliest sign of any financial stress or challenge that you face contact your lender sooner rather than later.” “The…… Continue Reading
Holiday soy exports
An extension ag economist is watching soybean export business to close out what should be a quiet end to 2025. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says there’s typically not a lot of market activity the last two weeks of December, but there could be signs of international sales over the holiday. He tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
What Does the Winner of The Road Get? CBS Singing Prize Revealed
Unlike most singing competition shows, CBS is being very transparent about what the winner gets. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Who Won ‘The Road’? Finale Results + Playlist
The finalists were Channing Wilson, Cassidy Daniels and Adam Sanders. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban After Nicole Kidman Divorce: What’s Changed
After his split from Nicole, the country superstar is stepping into a new season — with a renewed focus on self-care, fatherhood, and personal growth. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Kyle Chrisley Arrested in Tennessee for Domestic Assault: REPORT
The ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ star is facing multiple charges — including domestic assault, public intoxication, and assaulting a first responder — just months after filing a lawsuit against the same sheriff’s department. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
