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Bubic Falters as Royals’ Tough Stretch vs. Yankees Continues

Thursday, June 12

By Anne Rogers - Royals.comKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) - As the Royals prepared to welcome the Yankees to town this week, they felt like their rotation was in a good spot with who they had lined up to start and how the six-man... Read More.

Flooding in Kentucky continues to slow planting progress

Monday, April 14

Western Kentucky farmer Davie Stephens says they’re just starting to get back into the field after receiving nearly 15 inches of rain recently. “But not with any ag equipment,” he says. “But with backhoes and dozers. We’ve had levees breech and we’re having to... Read More.

Working to ensure strong demand continues

Wednesday, April 9

The CEO of the US Meat Export Federation says developing relationships with key trading partners is critical to demand continuity when there’s uncertainty in the market. Dan Halstrom says the organization operates offices in more than 20 countries globally. “We have a little over... Read More.

High water continues to impact Ohio River valley barge traffic

Wednesday, April 9

The movement of products and commodities by barge remains a challenge on the Ohio River and its tributaries thanks to last week’s heavy rains. Kyler Davis is with the Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. He tells Brownfield, “We do... Read More.

A decade of learning as poultry industry continues to battle avian flu

Tuesday, April 8

It’s been ten years since the first major outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the U.S. And the executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association says the poultry industry continues to learn and adapt. Ashley Kohls tells Brownfield high-path avian flu prevention... Read More.

Rains have passed; flood continues

Tuesday, April 8

A southeastern Illinois farmer says his area continues feeling the effects of recent torrential rains across the Ohio River Valley. “Four or five days, maybe even a couple days longer than that, before it actually reaches its peak.” Jeff Scates, who grows corn and... Read More.

Growth continues for South Dakota FFA

Friday, April 4

The president of the South Dakota FFA Association says the student-led ag organization continues to grow. Maya Howard from Hand County attributes the growth to the impactful leadership and career development opportunities FFA provides. “We have about 6,500 members in South Dakota and a... Read More.

Livestock economist says he continues to monitor beef cow slaughter

Thursday, April 3

A livestock economist says beef cow slaughter will be an area to watch in 2025. Kenny Burdine, with the University of Kentucky says, “We are not culling this cow herd as hard as we have been the last few years.” Burdine says he doesn’t... Read More.

Rollins says USDA continues review of program spending

Tuesday, March 18

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the department continues to review all programs under the USDA’s budget. She tells Brownfield the department is intentional in its review. “True conservation programs that our farmers and ranchers have been utilizing for years and have built programs around... Read More.

South Dakota corn continues push for E15 solution

Monday, March 10

The vice president of South Dakota Corn says permanent year-round E15 access would give farmers a reliable market for their grain. Trent Kubik tells Brownfield, “It’s a cleaner burning fuel. Being homegrown, our corn is one of the most sustainable feedstocks you can use... Read More.

More unseasonable warmth ahead for the Heartland; a rather active pattern continues

Wednesday, March 5

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in most areas from the Plains eastward, while colder-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern Maine and the western U.S. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation from the southern Plains to... Read More.

Rollercoaster weather continues

Monday, March 3

The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says rollercoaster weather conditions are expected to continue for much of the Midwest. Eric Snodgrass says short-term forecasts show a series of systems are expected to bring a range of conditions. “The good news is it’s... Read More.