The USDA says that as of the week ending October 17th, corn, sorghum, and wheat export inspections remain ahead of the paces need to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year started June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of supply and…… Continue Reading
NE Iowa farmer says corn yields “way better than we thought”
Many farmers have enjoyed a fast-paced harvest, including Bob Hemesath in northeast Iowa. “It’s gone really good. The weather has been dry, we could actually use some rain. We went through May and June, planting was kind of all over the place with a lot of rain like a lot of areas did. But our…… Continue Reading
Illinois Soybean Association says WRDA action needed
The director of governmental affairs with the Illinois Soybean Association says Congress needs to act on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) soon. Andrew Larson says it’s one of several issues awaiting action in the upcoming lame duck session. “There’s been a version of it passed by the Senate and a version passed by the…… Continue Reading
Luke Combs + Wife Were Total Fans at Taylor Swift’s Miami Show
This was one unforgettable date night. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
John Deere Is Laying Off Nearly 300 Employees — Here’s Why
John Deere — the largest agricultural machinery company in the world — is shrinking. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson Just Met Her New BFF — And Got Her Phone Number
‘I think I just met my best friend,’ Wilson told the crowd. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Morgan Wallen’s Festival Lineup Is Here, and it’s Surprising
The lineup includes some familiar faces, like Hardy and Post Malone, as well as some big surprises, like Wiz Khalifa and Three 6 Mafia. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Plays a Round of Spades at Ohio Youth Detention Center
“I’m here to do whatever y’all wanna do,” Jelly Roll told incarcerated youth. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Near ideal fall weather across the Corn Belt; a few showers on the central, southern Plains
Across the Corn Belt, producers continue to push toward an early completion of autumn fieldwork, with 67% of the U.S. soybeans already harvested by October 13, along with 47% of the corn. Those values, from more than a week ago, were significantly ahead of the respective 5-year averages of 51 and 39%. Currently, Midwestern weather…… Continue Reading
Shocking New Data Reveals the Worst Fast Food Chain in America
Discover the surprising results of a study ranking America’s worst fast food chains, and see who’s at the top — er, bottom — of the list. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
