The director of the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs says new research shows that rural inland ports, like the Corn Belt Ports initiative, can be drivers of economic development. Dr. Chris Merrett says developing related business clusters is key to growth. “You know Silicon Valley, right?” He says, “We do have people who are competitors,…… Continue Reading
Hurricane Helene leaves behind pod shatter and pod sprouting in Ohio soybeans
A soybean and small grains agronomist at Ohio State University says Hurricane Helene brought additional challenges to an already difficult growing season. Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield… “Farmers who were not able to harvest prior to Hurricane Helene’s rainfall faced problems with pod shatter and also sprouting. So, these beans, when they got rewetted, were sprouting…… Continue Reading
Miranda Lambert ‘Can’t Believe’ the Gypsy-Rose News Cycle
Before Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and her mother Dee Dee made headlines, Lambert says that they were a big part of the country music community. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer says yields have been a pleasant surprise
A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s making good progress on his 2024 harvest. Duane Aistrope raises corn and soybeans near Randolph. “We’ve done two fields of corn early on and then we’ve been on beans ever since then. We’re down to just over 250 acres of beans left. Things have been running pretty smooth.” He…… Continue Reading
Under Secretary Taylor comments on upcoming GM corn panel decision
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says she’s optimistic about an upcoming panel decision on Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield, “We know and believe quite strongly the science is on our side. I think we’re on track to have that panel decision very soon.” She…… Continue Reading
Price of a Mega Millions Ticket is Going Up by More Than Double
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Garth Brooks Allegations Have Even Shocked His Haters
Brooks has denied all charges, labeling his accuser’s claims as “extortion.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Lisa Marie Presley Says Her Mom’s Boyfriend Abused Her as a Kid
It’s one of several shocking revelations in the book. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers adapting to lower farm financials
The vice president of oils, grains, and seed analysis at Rabobank says farmers are facing more financial pressure this harvest season. Owen Wilson says lower commodity prices are leading to an uptick in operating lines of credit. “The first step that farmers often take when met with lower prices, and that’s pulling back on input expenditures,” he…… Continue Reading
Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network yield winner nearly pushes 180-bushel wheat
Wheat growers in the Great Lakes Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) yielded more than double the production of USDA’s national average. YEN collaborator and Michigan State University wheat specialist Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield participants had good yields despite variable conditions. “Our average this year was 115 bushels per acre, and that is right on trend, last…… Continue Reading
