In a candid chat, Parker McCollum reveals what it’s like to tour with country royalty George Strait and all the moments in between. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association encouraged by proposed tax provisions
The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is encouraged by tax provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Executive director Kaitlyn Root says both the House and Senate reconciliation packages address the estate tax. “With the death tax, like in the House-passed text, the estate and gift tax exemption amount is increased to $15 million per…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices mostly higher
Cash dairy prices closed the week to the higher side on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Friday, supported by demand optimism. Dry whey up $0.0075 at $0.5850. Two sales were made at that price. Blocks up $0.01 at $1.62. Nine sales were made from $1.62 to $1.6450. Barrels up $0.0275 at $1.6650. One sale was made…… Continue Reading
Farm income, costs up in May
Farmers made and paid more in May than in April. The USDA’s index of prices received for May rose 1.7% on gains in cattle, hogs, milk, and oranges against losses in broilers, market eggs, lettuce, and strawberries. The dairy index for May 2025 was 1.4% more than April, but 3.2% less than May 2024, with…… Continue Reading
Food banks struggling to fill gaps
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could worsen food insecurity across the Midwest. Emily Bryant says food banks nationwide, like the state of Indiana, are struggling to meet demand. “There’s more than 1,000,000 Hoosiers who are at risk of hunger and we’ve seen an increasing…… Continue Reading
Ella Langley Is Right About ‘Never Met Anyone Like You’ Lyrics
We just learned something new about Ella Langley. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Grape colaspis impacting some crops
An extension field crop entomologist with the University of Illinois says some farmers are dealing with grape colaspis. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Nick Seiter told growers it’s an intermittent pest that’s most often observed in corn. “A lot of times it looks like a nutrient deficiency.” He says, “We see a lot…… Continue Reading
New McDonald’s Happy Meal Will Feature Adult Toys
Imagine a trip down memory lane with your kids, all thanks to McDonald’s new Happy Meal toys. Get ready for some nostalgia! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ernst pleased with EPA’s RVO proposal
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says the Trump administration is following through on its commitment to biofuels. Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield the U.S. EPA’s proposed increase in Renewable Volume Obligations is good news for farmers. “After having worked the last four years with the Biden administration, they just blatantly ignored the needs of our…… Continue Reading
Why Megan Moroney Calls Herself Jelly Roll + Bunnie’s Daughter
Megan Moroney playfully claims she’s the adopted daughter of Jelly Roll and Bunnie. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
