Year: 2022
Lower dollar helps prop up soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, in addition to the lower move in the dollar during the session. It was an up and down day in light trade volume ahead of the [Read More…]
CME milk futures mostly down, cash dairy mixed entering Thanksgiving holiday
Milk futures were mostly down and cash dairy prices were mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. December Class III milk was down $0.69 at $20.31. January was down $0.38 at $20.06. February was down [Read More…]
October red meat production a little bit above last year
Commercial red meat production during October was up slightly on the year at 4.757 billion pounds. Beef was reported at 2.404 billion pounds, 2% higher than October 2021 with a 2% rise in the slaughter [Read More…]
New Illinois Corn president focused on national policy
Newly elected ICGA President Matt Rush and immediate Past President Marty Marr at the 2022 Illinois State Fair Finalizing the Next Generation Fuels Act and 2023 Farm Bill are top priorities for the new president [Read More…]
Marble Falls, Texas, high school investigating reports of alleged racist incident at basketball game
East Central Independent School District (MARBLE FALLS, CA) — Marble Falls High School announced its plans this week to investigate reports of alleged racist behavior by student spectators at a girls basketball tournament on Friday. [Read More…]
From financiers to UFO believers, scores of GOP megadonors are flocking to DeSantis
Scott Olson/Getty Images (TALLAHASSEE, FL) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who appears to be eying a run for the presidency in 2024, cruised to reelection this month with the backing of a Rolodex of wealthy [Read More…]
Measles is an ‘imminent threat’ worldwide, CDC and WHO report finds
CHBD/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Measles is an “imminent threat” around the world, according to a new joint report released Wednesday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization. Despite a [Read More…]
Best friend couples donate kidneys to each other
BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (Los Angeles) — Two couples have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and they’re sharing their stories to encourage others to consider giving the gift of organ [Read More…]
Donald Trump reported losses of nearly $1 billion over 2-year period, accountant says
Leonardo Munoz/VIEWpress/Getty Images (New York) — Donald Trump reported nearly $1 billion in operating losses over a two-year period about a decade ago, an accountant testified at the criminal trial of the Trump Organization, spilling [Read More…]
E. Jean Carroll to file 2nd lawsuit against Trump, her attorneys say
Eva Deitch/The Washington Post via Getty Images (New York) — Former Elle columnist E. Jean Carroll will file a new lawsuit against former President Donald Trump on Thanksgiving, the first day of New York’s new [Read More…]
At media event, Wendy Williams looks well, says she’s looking for love
Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images How is Wendy Williams doin’? Apparently well. The former talk show host, who completed another stint in rehab last month, appeared Monday night at a Q&A held at the [Read More…]
‘Shang-Chi’ lead Simu Liu claps back after Quentin Tarantino shades Marvel movies again
Marvel Studios (NOTE LANGUAGE) Another stop on his promotional tour for his new book Cinema Speculation, another jab at Marvel movies from writer-director Quentin Tarantino. But this time, one of the studio’s stars has clapped [Read More…]
ASTA CEO says Mexican ban on biotech corn violates USMCA
The head of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) says Mexico’s upcoming ban on imports of GMO corn is a violation of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Andy LaVigne tells Brownfield the ban isn’t science-based. “It’s [Read More…]
Introducing E98 on the diesel market for large truck fleets
The world’s largest biofuel producer says ethanol-blended diesel fuel could revolutionize the transportation sector. Doug Berven, vice president of corporate affairs with POET, says companies with large fleets are looking for cleaner, alternative fuel options. [Read More…]
Nebraska Extension outlines 5-year focus plan
Nebraska Extension has set a 5-year focus plan that will help strengthen research and development for the state’s agriculture industry. Charles Stoltenow, Dean of Nebraska Extension, says the university is prioritizing three areas: food systems, [Read More…]
Be good and be grateful
Commentary. Several studies published by reputable psychologists from The University of California, Davis, University of Miami, and University of Pennsylvania published in a Harvard Health report, found that giving thanks can make you happier. The [Read More…]
Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable
Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp will cover the Minnesota Renewable Energy Roundtable (hosted by Ag Utilization Research Institute) in Waseca, MN on December 1st, 2022. …
Big Ten West race will be a missed opportunity for some
In his usual upbeat way, Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck tried to come to terms with how his team’s Big Ten title chances slipped away. “There are some things that we look back on, and you’re [Read More…]
South Dakota’s 2022 9 Man All-State Football Teams
Class 9AA – Offense QB: Burk Blasius, Wall FB-HB: Isaac Crownover, Bon Homme, sr. RB: Cedar Amiott, Wall, sr.; Luke Fraser, Hamlin, jr.; and Jackson Jarding, Hanson, sr. WR: Maddox Kihne, Freeman-Marion/Freeman Academy, sr.; and [Read More…]
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