It began with “ripping shots” and went from there. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
‘1923’ Season 2, Episode 2 Preview: Oh My Gosh It’s Happening!
Does Spencer’s journey home look familiar? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
A conservation convert
A central Illinois farmer says a decision to change farming practices ten years ago has made him a conservation convert. Randy Strubhar, who farms in McLean and DeWitt County, says introducing cover crops and no-till practices has transformed his farm. “We turned the corner on this piece of land.” He says, “We’re getting some of…… Continue Reading
Tariff impacts on U.S. agriculture
With tariffs on Canada and Mexico looming, an economist is concerned about the long-term impacts on agriculture. Ohio State University professor Ian Sheldon says he’s most worried about the U.S. soybean industry. “The rates at which Brazil has been grabbing market share has been growing very, very rapidly compared to the US,” he says. “Even before the trade…… Continue Reading
See the Setlist for Blake Shelton’s Friends & Heroes Tour
He’s bringing his biggest hits and a few surprises to the table. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Nebraska farmer says additional moisture needed ahead of growing season
An eastern Nebraska farmer says a lack of moisture could be problematic for spring planting. Tanner Hoffman tells Brownfield dry conditions have been in place for the past two to three months. “I think that may come to roost as we hit planting. We’re going to need some moisture again to get the crop out…… Continue Reading
Milder to more seasonal days ahead across the Heartland; a more active pattern in the new week
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal precipitation across the central one-third of the U.S. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal weather will prevail in the East and west of the Rockies, while cooler-than-normal conditions will stretch from California to the central Rockies. The post Milder…… Continue Reading
Milder to more seasonal days ahead across the Heartland; a more active pattern too for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions from California to the Four Corners States. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation in the Rio Grande Valley should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across much of the remainder of the country, with parts of central and southern California and an…… Continue Reading
Wind-blown, nnseasonably mild weather across the Heartland; colder air poised to the north
Across the Corn Belt, mild, breezy weather prevails in advance of an approaching cold front. The front is connected to a low-pressure system, which early Friday was centered near Lake Superior and is producing snow in the upper Great Lakes region. Pre-frontal temperatures could top 70°F later Friday as far north as the middle Mississippi…… Continue Reading
Unseasonably mild, wind-blown weather across the Heartland; colder air poised to the north
Across the Corn Belt, an organized storm system is producing light rain and snow showers in the upper Great Lakes region. Friday’s Midwestern maximum temperatures will remain below 40°F in the upper Great Lakes region—but should reach or exceed 65°F in much of the middle and lower Missouri Valley. On the Plains, spring-like warmth prevails. …… Continue Reading
