A central Illinois farmer says rain hasn’t been the only weather challenge this spring. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County, says the winds have also been an issue. “The wind has blown it seems like every day, way above the threshold for spraying.” He says, “We try to sneak in whenever we can, or…… Continue Reading
State lawmakers encouraged to increase conservation district support
The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts is asking state lawmakers to increase appropriations for districts as federal resources diminish. Executive Director Rivka Hodgkinson called for a $10 million allocation for operational funding during Wednesday’s House Appropriations Subcommittee meeting. “This is especially critical as federal staffing declines,” she testified. “As we’re seeing a lot of the…… Continue Reading
What’s next for Summit Carbon Solutions?
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has once again denied the Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline a permit to build a carbon pipeline in the state. It’s the second time a permit for the company has been denied in the last three years. Summit previously told the commission it needed more time for a permit review…… Continue Reading
WATCH: Gabby Barrett’s Old Video With Now-Husband Is So Sweet
What if a simple moment from your past held the key to your future? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Even moves to State of South Dakota
The retiring CEO of the National Pork Board has taken a job with the State of South Dakota. Bill Even will be the next Commissioner of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development starting in early May. The mission of the office is to drive economic development in the state. Even will support South Dakota Governor…… Continue Reading
Alford: more USAID changes coming
A U.S. Congressman from Missouri says the U.S. Agency for International Development will get more attention as work continues to reduce federal spending. Mark Alford tells Brownfield “they moved it under the state department now and I’m going to be working to change the name to the National Security Investment Projects. If it doesn’t have…… Continue Reading
Finding opportunity in a challenging cattle cycle
The president of the American Foods Group says there are opportunities in beef processing despite the downturn in the current cattle cycle. Steve VanLannen tells Brownfield “as far as new customers, it’s a great opportunity, because our competition doesn’t have enough product to provide for those customers as well.” VanLannen says there haven’t been signs…… Continue Reading
Modest losses for corn, wheat, with soybeans mostly up
Soybeans ended the session steady to modestly higher. There has been a lot of talk about the easing of the tariff battle with China, but no official public progress is evident. While any hint of negotiation between the world’s two largest economies can be seen as positive, it looks like beans are still largely taking…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 23, 2025
May corn closed at $4.72, down 3 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.40 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $290.80, down $1.10May soybean oil closed at 47.91, up 33 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.28 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $208.10, up $1.82May feeder…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson Responds to Body Shamers: ‘Kiss My Fat A–‘
Some people weren’t raised right — at least, that’s Lainey Wilson’s reasoning for why she has received so much body criticism over the past few years. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
