It’s a cover of another late country singer’s ballad. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
15 Country One-Hit Wonders And Their Second-Best Songs
One-hit wonder or not, every country artist has more to offer than just one song. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 30, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.88 and 3/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.27 and 1/4, down 27 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $352.00, down $3.50Aug. soybean oil closed at 42.75, down 9 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.24, down 7 centsAug. live cattle closed at $187.70, up 72 centsAug. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat extend speculative sell-off
Soybeans were lower on speculative and technical selling, with November continuing to fall to multi-year lows. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped but remains well above a year ago at 67% good to excellent, compared to 52% in late July 2023. Near-term forecasts continue to favor eastern growing areas over central and western parts of…… Continue Reading
Young farmers say relationships key to early success
A pair of young central Illinois farmers say relationships have been key to their early success. Clint Gorden, who began his first-generation farm in Macon County five years ago, says he wouldn’t be farming without friendships. “In college started working for a group of guys selling seed on the side and these guys said, ‘Hey,…… Continue Reading
Soybean aphid numbers rising in Minnesota
Soybean aphid populations are building in southern Minnesota. University of Minnesota Extension integrated pest management specialist Bruce Potter says it’s typical this time of year. “As soybeans get into the late R3, R4 stages, (aphid) populations tend to build up real rapidly. We believe that’s because the host quality increases, there’s a bigger canopy to…… Continue Reading
A new round of Dairy Innovation funding ahead
A new round of funding is coming for dairy farmers and processors under the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative. Rebekah Sweeney with the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association says a new round of 100-thousand-dollar grants will be open for application in mid-August. “A few times a year, we open up a grant application opportunity and together with…… Continue Reading
Captan fungicide: EPA comment period about to close
A popular fungicide used by many fruit growers is under review by the Environmental Protection Agency. The comment period expires July 31st at midnight for Captan, which is commonly used on apples, peaches, nectarines, cherries, and grapes. EPA is proposing a reduction in application rates for apples, peaches, and nectarines from four pounds to three…… Continue Reading
Southern Nebraska farmers credit strong growing season thus far
A south-central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a good growing season so far. “Id say crops around here are some of the best we’ve seen. Beans have really started coming around, so hopefully it stays like that.” Jay Reiners, who raises corn and soybeans, says there is some concern in the region about disease pressure. “Southern rust is…… Continue Reading
Toby Keith’s Daughter’s Tribute Highlights All-Star Tribute Show
Toby Keith’s daughter Krystal performed “Don’t Let the Old Man In” at ‘Toby Keith: American Icon.’ Continue reading…… Continue Reading
