The US Ag Secretary says work continues to develop guidance for sustainable aviation fuel tax credits. Tom Vilsack says he’s optimistic the Department of Treasury can identify practices that result in guidance for the 45Z tax credit that works better for U.S. producers “I’m very hopeful that we are able to make the case for more crops to…… Continue Reading
Crops range from “beautiful” to “really ugly” in southeast Minnesota
Crop conditions are all over the board in southeastern Minnesota. Gail Donkers farms near Faribault and tells Brownfield it’s been a very wet growing season. “We just have a really uneven crop this year I would say. We have a few beautiful fields, I’m not going to lie, but we also have some really ugly…… Continue Reading
Southern Illinois wheat yields up, profits down
Southern Illinois wheat farmers say 2024 was a good year in the field for most. Eric Brammeier, who farms in Washington County, says some farmers saw near record yields. “Excellent yields.” He says, “Eighty-five plus, you know, some 120 yields were recorded.” State Representative Charlie Meier, who also farms in Washington County, says he’s had…… Continue Reading
Arkansas takes steps to fight food insecurity
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced funding to address food insecurity in the state. Four organizations will receive up to $10,000 as part of an inaugural “food desert elimination grant”. Funding was awarded to Innovative Community Concepts, the McElroy House in Yell County and the city of Pine Bluff, and the University of Arkansas…… Continue Reading
Alabama on Jeff Cook: ‘We Miss Him Like You Can’t Imagine’
Jeff Cook died in November 2022 after battling Parkinson’s disease. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Threat of poor finish to frustrating growing season in Upper Midwest
A market analyst is concerned about the end of a frustrating growing season for farmers in the Upper Midwest. Mark Schultz with Minnesota-based Northstar Commodity says corn and soybeans are behind and August has been cooler than normal. “Which is only going to slow the development of the crop for the short-term. They claim that…… Continue Reading
Beef export sales surge to marketing year high
The USDA says beef export sales hit a marketing year high during the week ending August 8th. That big week-to-week jump in beef sales was led by South Korea, followed by Japan and China, all key global customers. Pork hit a marketing year low as several buyers made some reductions to their weekly purchases. Old…… Continue Reading
Post Malone, John Michael Montgomery Duet ‘Be My Baby Tonight’
Posty proved his traditional country bona fides with a rollicking duet performance of “Be My Baby Tonight.” Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Indiana farm families honored with the Hoosier Homestead Award
More than 100 farm families were honored with the Hoosier Homestead Award from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture at the Indiana State Fair. The family farms must be owned by the same family for more than 100 consecutive years and be at least 20 acres to qualify for this award. Hoosier Homestead Awards include…… Continue Reading
Watch Post Malone + Lainey Wilson Debut ‘Nosedive’ at the Opry
During his Opry debut, Post and Wilson offered fans a sneak peek of their new song. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
