What’s Happening
Duplex Fire South of Warrensburg: Humans, Pets, Escape Uninjured
UCM Students Secure Second Place in National Digital Marketing Competition
Missouri Veterans Homes Ranked “Best in Class” for 5th Consecutive Year
CHS Postpones “Senior Night Ceremony” until Wed., May 1
Brian Wishard Named as New Osceola District Superintendent
Clinton Main Street Hosts “PROMenade on the Square,” Red-Carpet Event for Prom Attendees
Deepwater Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Fraud Totaling More Than $500,000
Final GREET Model Guidance Expected Soon
The final carbon footprint model to decide eligibility for make-or-break tax credits for ethanol in Sustainable Aviation Fuel could be out in days. The model known as GREET will determine what the future of the ethanol industry
Crop Insurance Payments to Farmers Vary by Farm Type
About 13 percent of U.S. farms participated in Federal crop insurance programs in 2022, with the highest share from small family farms. USDA’s Economic Research Service reports small family farms accounted for 54 percent of the participants
FDA Reaffirms Pasteurization is Effective against HPAI
The Food and Drug Administration confirmed again this week pasteurization of milk consistent with the federal Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance destroys harmful pathogenic bacteria and other microorganisms, including Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. The data cited by
Vilsack Announces New School Meal Standards
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Wednesday announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals. Nutrition standards for school meals will be gradually updated to include less sugar and flexibility with menu planning between
Industry Leaders Share Sustainable Aviation Priorities for Farm Bill
WASHINGTON D.C. — Amid the ongoing negotiations surrounding the Farm Bill, industry stakeholders representing nearly the entire supply chain for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) – including seven major airlines – called on Agriculture Committee leaders in the House and Senate to
USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 – To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a number of actions that we are taking with our federal partners to help
IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule for Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024—Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued a statement today applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final rule updating the meal patterns for the National School Lunch Program
Growth Energy Cheers New SAF Credit in Nebraska
LINCOLN, NEB. – Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, celebrated legislation signed today by Governor Jim Pillen that will speed investment in Nebraska’s production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Originally introduced by state Sen. George
COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS
Cody Johnson releases video for “The Painter (Katie’s Version)” inspired by fan
Cody Johnson has released a special music video for his No. 1 single, “The Painter,” featuring a painting by a young woman with special needs named Katie McCormick, whose mother, Teresa, connected with their local radio station
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joins Chris Janson in the video for ‘Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get’
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is featured in the music video for good buddy Chris Janson’s latest single “Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get”. Janson shares: We had a great time making this video. Tons of genuine real fun. From
Kenny Chesney to release limited edition vinyl of new LP, ‘Born’
Kenny Chesney is releasing a limited -edition vinyl of his new album, ‘BORN;’ the 2 LP set will be available on May 24th. Chesney shares: “I’m lucky. I have fans who still believe in the actual listening
Luke Bryan shares the song ‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It’
Luke Bryan has released “Love You, Miss You, Mean It”, which he teased back in February while performing during Country Radio Seminar in Nashville at Universal Music Group Nashville’s annual luncheon, later sharing snippets with his fans