Across the Corn Belt, dry and increasingly warm conditions prevail, with below-normal temperatures limited to the Ohio River Valley. Summer crop harvesting was progressing at a faster-than-normal pace across much of the region, though Moderate to Severe Drought (D1-D2) has expanded in recent weeks across the western and northern Corn Belt. On the Plains, very…… Continue Reading
CEO of National Milk Producers Federation not confident for farm bill passage
The president and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation says he does not expect a farm bill anytime soon. Gregg Doud tells Brownfield… “It’s going to be really tough to get this done in the lame duck session with everything going on.” The former Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States…… Continue Reading
Why Bone Broth Is a Winter Superfood for Weight Loss
Easy to make, easier to buy already made. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Is Costco’s Chili Real Chili?
Cozy weather favorite has returned whether it’s real or not. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Kane Brown Reveals ‘The High Road’ Tour, Album for 2025
Three songs are confirmed for Brown’s new album, including one dropping on Friday (Oct. 11). Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Interview: David Nail’s New Song ‘Why’ Is Worth the 20-Year Wait
David Nail wrote “Why” when he was 21 years old. Here is why the time is right to release it. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
7 Wild Facts About McDonald’s New Chicken Big Mac Sandwich
What do the call the center part of a Big Mac bun? How many pickles are on each sandwich? Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers look to weeding robots as herbicide resistance solution
A new survey by the Illinois Center for Digital Agriculture finds more than half of corn farmers would adopt weeding robots. Ag economist Shadi Attallah says the prevalence of herbicide resistance weeds is a major factor. “We looked at two situations here, a $40,000 robot and a $20,000 robot,” he explains. “And as you would…… Continue Reading
Hurricanes deliver one-two punch to Florida phosphate production
Hurricanes Helene and Milton have delivered a one-two punch to fertilizer production in the southern U.S. Stone X vice president of fertilizer Josh Linville says the phosphate market has been hit back-to-back. “If Helene was more of a glancing blow, it kind of touched on that west coast of Florida on its way up to…… Continue Reading
Direct cash cattle trade picks up steam Thursday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were higher, with boxed beef up at midday, watching direct business develop. Feeders had additional support from the weakness in corn. December live was up $1.05 at $188.27 and February was $.70 higher at $188.87. November feeders were $1.27 higher at $249.95 and January was up $1.32…… Continue Reading
