Agriculture
Earlier bloom timing could help protect yield performance as temperatures rise.
Energy costs remain elevated for farms and rural households even as broader U.S. inflation shows signs of easing.
U.S. distillate inventories remain 12 percent below the five-year average as fall harvest approaches.
Lower prices could create opportunities for growers, while global supply concerns continue for phosphate.
Business & Markets
Fixed cash rent tends to be the most popular choice for those looking for stability.
Much of the crop cleared pollination as current projections remain near 16 billion bushels.
El Niño could bring showers into parts of the Dakotas, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Tyson will close beef operations at Joslin, Illinois, and its Eagle Mountain, Utah, case-ready plant while pursuing a sale of its Pasco, Washington, beef facility.
Lifestyle & Entertainment
The “100 Hires in 100 Days” initiative has already drawn more than 1,000 applicants.
Catch the action LIVE Sunday, Aug. 16, through Friday, Aug. 21, on RFD-TV and streaming on RFD+
Healthy Flavors brings locally grown produce into schools and other community institutions.
The Phillies and Twins faced off in the first MLB game at the site’s new permanent ballpark.
