The new exhibit will take fans inside Wilson’s journey from her childhood in Louisiana to her rise as one of country music’s biggest modern-day stars. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
The Outrageous Gift Jason Aldean Bought for His Tour Opener
A heartfelt token of appreciation can mean the world, and that’s exactly what Jason Aldean just gave his tour opener. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
U.S. ethanol demand could grow as U.S. negotiates trade deals
The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says he’s optimistic a trade agreement from the G7 Summit could benefit U.S. corn producers. Bradley Schad says there are opportunities for U.S. ethanol as Japan increases the ethanol blends in its gasoline to 10 percent by 2030. “I was part of one of the first trade…… Continue Reading
Kane Brown, 2 Pair Finds Singer Committed to an Original Sound
In some ways, “2 Pair” is a bellwether song for what’s to come in country music. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lower feed prices benefit MO dairy
A dairy farmer in southern Missouri says lower grain prices make a difference in the bottom line of his family’s dairy business. “Right now, grain is fairly ok, but in some years, grain is the same price as milk so you’re not making anything.” Kaleb Rodgers tells Brownfield feed is the dairy’s biggest expense. “When we…… Continue Reading
Ag economist says cash cattle market continues to push higher
An ag economist says just because cash cattle prices are moving higher, it doesn’t mean the market is without risk. Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says market fundamentals support higher cattle prices. “We certainly haven’t gotten the data to suggest that we’re turning the supply by any big meaningful way,” he says.…… Continue Reading
Minnesota Farm Bureau president has farm bill concerns
The president of Minnesota Farm Bureau is concerned about the commodity and nutrition titles being moved from the farm bill. Dan Glessing says what lawmakers are doing with reconciliation is unprecedented. “And concerns for if there was another trifecta on the other side, there’s no doubt that there would be some attempts to come and…… Continue Reading
Digester legislation moves to Michigan’s Senate
Bipartisan legislation to streamline methane digester permitting is heading to Michigan’s Senate following approval by House lawmakers last week. Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee Chair Sue Shink tells Brownfield her constituents have concerns. “I think it’s important that we keep a lot of local control, and that there is that ability to say, we’re…… Continue Reading
Tar spot detected in central Iowa
Tar spot has been confirmed in a central Iowa corn field. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Dr. Alison Robertson says the detection in Poweshiek County is not surprising because the crop disease has been observed in June the past three years. North central Iowa farmer April Hemmes tells Brownfield tar spot is a problem…… Continue Reading
Farmers should monitor for a variety of diseases, pests
A crop specialist says there are several diseases that farmers should be monitoring. Jared Miller with FMC Corporation says rapid growth syndrome has been spotted in different parts of the Corn Belt. “We’re seeing that a lot in corn right now. Some guys think that’s a chemical issue, but that corn has been kind of…… Continue Reading
