Urban will start to sing the next line of the song, but make it sound as if the sound is cutting out on his mic. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Wisconsin reports 3rd poultry, 1st human H5N1 case
Wisconsin now has it’s third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry this year, and second case in a week. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection confirmed Wednesday that a backyard flock in Kenosha County is being depopulated after testing positive for the H5N1 virus. Ninety-six birds are affected. The agency confirmed…… Continue Reading
How to Find McDonald’s International Menu Items in the U.S.
There is one McDonald’s that is serving menu items from across the globe. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
NERF to LEGO: The Most Iconic Holiday Toy From the Year You Were Born
Here are the top holiday toys from the year you were born, counting up from 1924 to (almost) today. May they fill your heart—and stockings!—with joy. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Did You Notice Something Weird About This ‘Yellowstone’ Accent?
A debate rages online over the Southern accent Elsa Dutton used at the end of the ‘Yellowstone’ finale. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
NPPC disappointed Prop 12 fix isn’t part of Continuing Resolution
The National Pork Producers Council is disappointed Congress is not including a federal solution for Proposition 12 in its Continuing Resolution. NPPC president Lori Stevermer says the California animal housing law has created a lot of uncertainty. “This is something that’s been on our producers’ minds heavily for the last couple years, so to see…… Continue Reading
Two southern Illinois counties eligible for USDA hurricane assistance
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has issued a disaster declaration for Alexander and Union Counties in southern Illinois. The declaration stems from damages and losses caused by excessive rainfall and high winds associated with Hurricane Helene in late September. The two counties are contiguous to the primary designation counties in Missouri that are eligible for the…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 18, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.37 and 1/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.51 and 3/4, down 25 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $279.50, down $7.70Jan. soybean oil closed at 39.55, down 107 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.41 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsFeb. live cattle closed at $188.32, down $1.42Jan. feeder…… Continue Reading
What’s the crop price outlook for 2025?
The chief economist for Indiana Farm Bureau says declines in commodity prices are causing farmer concerns. Todd Davis says the increase in production in 2024 didn’t offset lower prices. “Prices are down over $2.00 a bushel for corn and over $4.00 a bushel for soybeans from where they were two years ago. And of course, costs…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn down on South American weather
Soybeans were sharply lower on speculative and technical selling. Conditions in South America are favorable with Argentina and Brazil both on track for big crops. The USDA’s next round of supply, demand, and production numbers is out January 10th, while CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil is set for the 14th. Very early harvest activity is…… Continue Reading
