The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has declared parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana impacted by extreme drought conditions as primary natural disaster areas. Counties that qualify for federal assistance have had eight or more consecutive weeks of little to no precipitation. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or…… Continue Reading
Audio Released of Wife Landing Plane Amid Pilot’s Emergency
A husband and wife flying themselves to from Nevada to California suffered a catastrophic emergency while in the air. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Tennessee farmer says he’s evaluating his crop mix for 2025
A northwest Tennessee farmer says the current high yield, low commodity price situation has him reevaluating his crop mix for 2025. David Nichols tells Brownfield he grows soft red winter wheat on their operation. “That price has recovered some lately,” he says. “So we’re right in the beginnings of preparing to start planting that crop.…… Continue Reading
McDonald’s honors Michigan farmers for apple month
Michigan McDonald’s is recognizing apple growers this October for being an instrumental supplier partner. Ken Berg owns six McDonald’s restaurants across West Michigan and tells Brownfield he’s proud to see Michigan products regularly on the menu. “I think our customers have really said local is important,” he says. I think it’s also important for our…… Continue Reading
Jana Kramer Deletes Video After ‘Sickos’ Sexualize Her Daughter
“I forgot how sick this world is,” Kramer admits. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
ASA talks about EPA’s final Application Exclusion Zone Rule
The director of government affairs for the American Soybean Association says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reinstating its Application Exclusion Zone rule. Originally established in 2015, the Application Exclusion Zone Rule is part of the Farmworker Protection Act designed to reduce pesticide exposure. Kyle Kunkler says it will impact farmers starting this year. “Anyone who’s looking…… Continue Reading
Lisa Marie Presley Housed Dead Son’s Body for Two Months
Lisa Marie Presley’s new memoir contains several stunning admissions. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Corn leaf aphid impact coming to light
An agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says the impact of this summer’s corn leaf aphid infestations are coming to light as harvest progresses. Chad Kalaher, who covers eastern and northeastern Illinois, tells Brownfield… “This year will probably go down as the year of the corn leaf aphid.” He says, “So far, what we’ve seen, even in…… Continue Reading
Ethanol, DDGS exports up on month
U.S. ethanol exports improved from July to August. The Renewable Fuels Association says August ethanol exports were 141.2 million gallons, up 4% on the month, with strong month-to-month increases for several key customers canceling out decreases for some other major buyers. Canada took the top slot for the 41st month in a row, followed by…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.60. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.9275. Two sales were recorded at $1.9325. Cheese barrels were down $0.0525 at $1.88. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8625 to…… Continue Reading
