Water service was interrupted this (Monday) morning in Moberly due to an emergency water main repair. Areas affected include: 800 – 1000 Blocks of Sinnock Ave 900 Block of St. […]… Continue Reading
Moberly water main repair
Water service was interrupted this (Monday) morning in Moberly due to an emergency water main repair. Areas affected include: 800 – 1000 Blocks of Sinnock Ave 900 Block of St. […]… Continue Reading
Montgomery County Barn Fire
Firefighters from around Montgomery City and neighboring towns responded to a pig containment barn fire Saturday night north of Montgomery City on White Road. Montgomery County Fire crews were called […]… Continue Reading
Some things about tar spot might surprise producers
Tar spot in corn has been around for several years, and researchers are still discovering things that might surprise producers. Plant pathologist, researcher, and professor Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin has more about tar spot next on today’s Managing for Profit. The post Some things about tar spot might surprise producers appeared…… Continue Reading
List of Chains That Are Closing or Have Closed Locations in 2025
Hundreds of stores are being closed across the U.S. Here are some of the notable chains shutting down locations. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Crop conditions in Nebraska are inconsistent
A south-central Nebraska farmer says corn and soybean crop conditions are extremely variable. Randy Uhrmacher tells Brownfield that moisture has been hit-or-miss this spring. “I don’t see any records happening this year, at least on our farm, unless things turn and will be perfect here on out.” According to the USDA, 70 percent of the…… Continue Reading
South Dakota crops: 63% corn and 62% soybeans rated good to excellent
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says his crops look good. Todd Hanten says he was able to start planting early, and his crops were ahead of schedule. “As far as growing degree units, we’re on par for normal,” he says. “I think if we get the warm weather they’re talking about, we’ll definitely be over…… Continue Reading
Weather slowing winter wheat harvest in Kansas
A south-central Kansas farmer says excessive rainfall has significantly slowed this year’s winter wheat harvest pace. Tim Turek says, “I’ve cut one combine bin full of wheat.” He tells Brownfield that rainfall over the last month has delayed winter wheat harvest almost three weeks. “We came through the winter and early spring very dry. Somebody asked…… Continue Reading
First cutting of hay 57% complete in Missouri
A break in rain events is helping some Missouri farmers advance hay harvest. Tony Hancock is with the Missouri Department of Agriculture. “The hay equipment has come out in full bore,” he says. “Everybody’s just running hard now because we are slightly behind. It’s not a huge number, but we are slightly behind.” According to…… Continue Reading
Hog futures higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were up ahead of the week’s direct business. Feeders did have some support from the lower move in corn. August live cattle closed $.45 lower at $209.37 and October live cattle closed $.25 lower at $207.10. August feeder cattle closed $.35 higher at $302.80…… Continue Reading
