Missouri State

Columbus, OH

Illinois State

According to the USDA’s Crop Progress report released August 5, 81% of Illinois’ corn and 75% of the state's soybeans were rated Good to Excellent as August began. Plus, progress is ahead. Here, two agronomists take a closer look at the numbers, disease control, and outlook. Corn condition...

What’s going on with Illinois’ corn and soybeans?

Indiana State

December corn is unchanged this morning. November soybeans are up 3¢. December wheat contracts are lower. CBOT wheat is down 8¢. KC wheat is down 5½¢. Minneapolis wheat is down 2¾¢. Arlan Suderman, chief commodities economist at StoneX, says day two of the Prof...

Soybeans up 3¢ | Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Today the USDA released the 21st Crop Progress report of the 2024 growing season. As of Aug. 18, 97% of the 2024 corn crop in the top 18 corn-growing states had reached the silk growth stage, USDA says. This was up from 94% the week prior but slightly behind the five-year average of 98%.

USDA: 5% of corn crop mature

Live cattle futures ended the Tuesday session with contracts down $3.20 to $3.50 in most contracts, as August was down $1.77. Cash trade crept in on Tuesday with some southern trade at $183-184 and northern action at $295 in the beef. Last week’s cash trade saw some $190 live in the North, with $298 sales in the beef, with south deals at $185 sales.

Cattle Collapses on Tuesday

Wisconsin State

Investigate Midwest

The Packers and Stockyard Division is actively investigating Tyson Foods, one of the largest meat companies in the nation, according to interviews with contract growers and a USDA employee. The PSD, an arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is tasked with investigating violations of the Packers and Stockyard Act...

Tyson Foods is being investigated by the USDA

Alabama State

Mississippi State

Reuters’ Leah Douglas reported Wednesday that “the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it has issued $2 billion of financial assistance to more than 43,000 farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced past discrimination in the agency’s farm lending programs.”. “The Inflation Reduction Act allocated $2.2...

USDA Providing $2 Billion In Discrimination Payments

Knewz

Palmer Candy Company has recalled a batch of their “White Coated Confectionary Items” sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General, and other stores because of a risk of salmonella poisoning. Knewz.com has learned that the recall has been classified as “Class I,” which is the highest threat level. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), […]

Candy Sold at Target, Walmart, Dollar General Stores Recalled due to Salmonella Threat

The dairy industry has entered one of the most unique market moments in a generation, according to Corey Geiger, lead dairy economist for CoBank. “Feed prices are shifting to a five-year low, and beef-on-dairy calves are fetching top-of-the-market prices,” Geiger explains. “Those record values on calves are placing a lid on dairy replacement numbers, and that, in turn, has capped milk production.”

U.S. dairy back in driver’s seat

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The Best High-Yield Cannabis Strains for Maximum Harvests

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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Tega Cay Sun

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announed a nationwide public health alert for various meat and poultry products that were illegally imported from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, a country not authorized to export such products to the United States.

USDA Issues Nationwide Public Health Alert for Illegally Imported Meat and Poultry Products from Mya

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

John Deere has announced its first coulter chisel (CC) tillage implement, as well as new updates to its Minimum Tillage (MT) Series In-Line ripper tillage offerings. “The new CC Series has been developed to give farmers the ability to tackle primary tillage needs faster than before,” says Michael Porter, go-to-market manager for tillage equipment for John Deere. “With working speeds of 7 mph, this is a highly productive primary tillage tool.”

John Deere announces first coulter chisel, updates to minimum tillage

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Cooking With Maryann

I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

Denver, CO

On the night in January 2023 when volunteers counted people experiencing homelessness in Denver, no shelter beds were available for individuals or families, according to data provided by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. More than 2,500 individuals and 181 families slept outside, the data showed.

State of homelessness in Denver: Full shelters, surge in older adults

Maine State

The Mirror US

The recall includes a range of items such as cilantro, jalapenos, and tomatillos, which were sold in 18 states.

Walmart and Aldi produce recalled in 18 states over listeria concerns

NewsBreak

What’s going on with Missouri’s corn and soybeans?

Here’s a closer look at the progress and condition of the two crops, along with farmer and climatologist perspectives on where the crop is and where...

What’s going on with Missouri’s corn and soybeans?

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