An agricultural economist says farmers need to be watching several things ahead of Friday’s USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate (WASDE). Brian Basting, with Advance Trading, says keep an eye on U.S. export numbers. “I think they will increase exports for corn compared to what they were in October.” He says, “We’ll get an…… Continue Reading
USMEF says red meat export market continues to navigate headwinds well
The CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the beef and pork export industry is getting used to navigating volatility in the global markets. Dan Halstrom says there have been plenty of headwinds to overcome. “The last year’s strong U.S. dollar, which is even stronger after Trump’s victory, especially in Asia and Mexico,” he…… Continue Reading
Kelsea Ballerini on Her TV Debut Tonight: ‘I Had to Cry, Scream’
Thursday night (Nov. 7), Kelsea Ballerini is slated to make her primetime acting debut on ‘Dr. Odyssey’ on ABC. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Post Malone, Luke Bryan + More Kick Off 2024 CMA Awards Lineup
Star collaborations and some of 2024’s biggest hits will be on the lineup at the 2024 CMA Awards. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
We Might Get New Toby Keith Music One Day — Here’s How
With a songwriter as prolific as Toby Keith, it’s no surprise that he’s got some unheard material left in the vault. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rain lingers south of the lower Ohio Valley; new moisture pattern on the southern High Plains
Across the Corn Belt, dry weather has returned, aside from lingering showers in the Ohio Valley. Fieldwork delays continue where the heaviest rain fell in recent days, mainly across Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, as well as portions of neighboring states. However, only 6% of the U.S. soybeans and 9% of the corn remained in…… Continue Reading
Protecting agriculture from cyber criminals
An FBI special agent says agriculture is a growing target for cyber criminals. On this week’s episode, Gene Kowel, with the FBI’s Omaha field office, talks about why that threat exists and what the potential disruption could mean if left unchecked. He also explains how farmers and producers can protect themselves in an increasingly connected…… Continue Reading
Garth Brooks Sexual Assault Lawsuit Takes Another Unexpected Turn
It’s a procedural move with the potential for big implications. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Land owner bill of rights rejected in South Dakota
South Dakota voters have rejected a measure that proposed consistent carbon pipeline regulations in the state. South Dakota Farm Bureau President and farmer Scott VanderWal says there were misconceptions about the measure and he’s disappointed it failed. “The South Dakota Legislature was really looking to make sure economic development happens in the future. If a…… Continue Reading
NCGA urges new Congress, Trump administration to quickly pass a farm bill, expand trade
The President of the National Corn Growers Association says now that the election is over, Washington needs to focus on a farm bill. Kenneth Hartman, Jr. says, “We’ve kicked the can down the road last year. We don’t need another extension.” Hartman farms near Waterloo, Illinois. He tells Brownfield with the economic conditions, prices, and…… Continue Reading
