A United Airlines flight attendant pulled out his violin and entertained passengers after their flight touched down in San Francisco. It's sparked a debate online: Some people said they'd be annoyed if it happened on their flight . . . while others immediately thought of that scene from "Titanic". But most ...

Midwest cattle farmers and stakeholders gathered in Dubuque last week for the annual Driftless Region Beef Conference, where local producers talked about major factors facing the sector, such as plans to transition farms from one generation to the next. About 500 people attended the conference, hosted by Iowa State Uni...

On Thursday Representative Travis Tranel was recognized by the Wisconsin Pork Association (WPA). At their annual meeting, Rep. Tranel received the 2024 Friend of the Industry Award. Tranel said, "It's been an honor and a pleasure to be the Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Agriculture, and I will continue to w...

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) invites Wisconsin meat processors to apply for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant through February 24. The meat processor grant program aims to grow Wisconsin's meat industry and improve the long-term viability of the state's livestock ...

A major agriculture equipment manufacturer says it will lay off more than 100 workers due to reduced demand and a weakened farm economy. John Deere says it informed 119 employees at John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny that they will be let go as part of three groups of layoffs. The company provided says orders are do...

The owner of a landscaping business in Kansas called SB Mowing is famous online for helping people who can't afford a landscaper. He mows their lawns and pressure-washes their driveways for free. He's in the news after a video about a woman named Beth went super-viral this weekend. She's older, and was about to get f...

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is investing just over $14 million in additional grant funding to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. There are an additional 42 projects in 27 counties in Wisconsin through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Inc...

A 102-year-old Eagles fan named Eloise Brown got to go to the Super Bowl yesterday. She's lived in Philly her whole life. The team surprised her with the news last week and told her they were bringing her to New Orleans for the big game. Here she is celebrating the Eagles big win last night!

Big Show Funny Story: The Lockhart ISD Texas school district recently announced a 'Snow Day' to their students and staff by recreating Chappell Roan's smash pop hit "Hot To Go", via a music video. Only their version is titled: "Cold To Go"! Even their Superintendent Mark Estrada got into the act, ap...