An unusually warm, wet summer fueled the spread of crop diseases, and now some corn farmers have reported lower-than-expected yields.
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An unusually warm, wet summer fueled the spread of crop diseases, and now some corn farmers have reported lower-than-expected yields.
Throughout most of 2025, Midwest cattle farmers have seen record highs in terms of productivity on their farms. However, recent market developments have cast a shadow on these successes, with some farmers expressing concerns ahead of next year.
This year's holiday shopping kickoff arrived as consumer confidence in the U.S. economy fell this month in the aftermath of the federal government shutdown, weak hiring and stubborn inflation.
Democrat Chris Jones pushed back at comments Wednesday from Mike Naig, the 2-term Republican incumbent state ag secretary.
China recently pledged to buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of the year, according to the White House, but thus far has bought fewer than 2 million tons
Most big U.S. retailers are closed Thanksgiving Day. However, many will open early the following day, Black Friday, for the unofficial start of the holiday gift-buying season.
Dua Pie, a restaurant specializing in New York style pies, subs and pasta, opened on Nov. 19.
Martin Bally, Campbell’s vice president of information technology, was named in a lawsuit filed last week by a former employee.
Sales increased modestly in September as resilient consumers moderated their spending after splurging over the summer.
Small, local businesses have been feeling the impact of recent tariffs, inflation and falling consumer confidence this holiday season. Here’s why and how to support them.
Facility employs nearly one-third of residents of Lexington, Neb., and its closure in January could undermine the profits of ranchers across the nation.
The owners of two longtime Jones County new car dealerships are selling their businesses to a Minnesota dealer.
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