The rapid dry-down of soybeans was a significant issue for many farmers in the Upper Midwest during harvest. Nick Peterson farms near St. Cloud in central Minnesota. “It was really a struggle because the beans dried down so fast, but there were still areas of the field that really the plants hadn’t died. Everyone I…… Continue Reading
Alfalfa report released
The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance has released their latest Alfalfa Variety Ratings report. The annual report gives an extensive listing of 121 alfalfa varieties available in the U.S. and their corresponding ratings for fall dormancy, winter survival, bacterial wilt, and how each held up to a variety of pests including leafhoppers. The report is…… Continue Reading
Colombia continues to be a bright spot for U.S. pork exports
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says Colombia remains a great export market for U.S. pork. Homero Recio, the USMEF Latin American representative, says pork exports are up 48 percent. “The overall pig, it’s like a puzzle,” he says. “It has different parts, different pieces and certain markets around the world take different pieces of that…… Continue Reading
Do You Need to Get Rid of Your Black, Plastic Kitchen Utensils?
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How to Put on a T-Shirt Without Getting Deodorant Stains
Think you know the right way to put on a T-shirt? Here’s how a simple change could save your shirt from those embarrassing deodorant stains. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Survey Says People Visit Malls for Two Reasons — Not Shopping!
A new survey reveals that people visit malls nowadays for two reasons, and neither of them is to shop. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Top Christmas Toys Making Kids’ Wish Lists in 2024
We’ve scanned lists at popular retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon to put together this year’s list of top toys. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Luke Bryan + Jason Aldean ‘Pre-Game’ Election Night Together
The two country stars came together for a drink to take the edge off the Election Day nerves. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Rains soak dry SW MO soils, flood SEMO
A meteorologist with the National Weather Service in southern Missouri says the recent rains have hit the southeast part of the state the hardest. Mark Burchfield tells Brownfield it’s a very flood prone part of Missouri and there are flood warnings in affect through Saturday morning, which might affect some farmers and ranchers. “The highest…… Continue Reading
Recent rains welcome in southwest Missouri
An extension livestock specialist says the widespread, heavy rains that have fallen across southern Missouri will replenish dry ponds, soil moisture and could sprout winter annual forages. Patrick Davis with University of Missouri Extension says forage growing season is winding down, but there were a lot of drills running ahead of the recent rains. “But…… Continue Reading
