U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she’s optimistic Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports could be overturned before the end of the year. “We will continue to push and make sure that there is hopefully the outcome we’re wanting for our producers.” In a press call Thursday, she suggested the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election could…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean and Wife Pour Drinks, Hit Record, Hilarity Ensues
Jason Aldean and his wife painted pictures of one another, and it’s hilarious. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
How You Can See Reba’s New Show, ‘Happy’s Place,’ Live, in Person
Reba is headed back to television this fall, and you can see her in the flesh. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
LMR Live Cattle Data Dashboard now available
The USDA’s Livestock Mandatory Reporting Live Cattle Data Dashboard is now available. The tool, announced earlier this year, provides cattle producers with enhanced insight on the markets to help foster a fairer and more competitive marketplace. It includes actual net premiums and discounts paid to cattle producers by packers under formula marketing arrangements and detailed…… Continue Reading
Vilsack optimistic on 45Z guidance getting completed
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
