Bustos calls on Trump to turn corner on trade disputes

A Congresswoman from Illinois says President Trump will have a fight on his hands from her if he doesn’t turn the corner on trade disputes. Democrat Cheri Bustos tells Brownfield the President’s unpredictable policies and shoot-from-the-hip approach puts America’s farmers at risk. “We went from a little bit of a trade scuffle to what appears …

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Short window for dicamba closing on Minnesota farmers

A short window for applying dicamba herbicide is closing on Minnesota farmers. After receiving more than 250 drift complaints a year ago, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture decided to restrict the use of dicamba technology after June 20th for the 2018 growing season. Southeast Minnesota farmer Ed McNamara says planting delays coupled with the looming …

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USDA says milk production and herd size is up

The latest USDA report says May milk production was 19.1 billion pounds, up 0.8% from a year ago. Production in the 23 major dairy producing states totaled 17.9 billion pounds with production per cow averaging 15 pounds more than a year ago at 2,052 pounds in May. USDA researchers also say the herd is growing, …

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“Yada Yada Yada”: Newcomer Brandon Lay explains the title of his new song

Dove ShoreThis summer, newcomer Brandon Lay is busy opening all the dates on Kenny Chesney’s Trip Around the Sun Tour. One song you’re sure to hear during his set is his new single, “Yada Yada Yada.” “I had the melody in my head one day as I was driving home from a gig but I didn’t have any …

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What Makes You…Lucky: How to see Luke Bryan at Wrigley Field for free

ABC/Paula LoboHow’d you like an all-expenses-paid trip to see Luke Bryan at Wrigley Field in Chicago? All you need to do is download Luke’s app for a chance to win. That lucky individual will not only get airfare, hotel, and two tickets to the What Makes You Country Tour — XL Stadium Sized in the Windy City on September 1, …

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“Everything’s” more than “Alright” for Kenny Chesney and David Lee Murphy as the duo sets multiple records

Reviver Records“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” may be the title of this week’s #1 collaboration between David Lee Murphy and Kenny Chesney, but things are considerably more than alright for the duo, as they’ve also set multiple records with the feat. The tune becomes Kenny’s 29th chart-topper, tying Tim McGraw’s record for the most number ones on Billboard’s Country Airplay ranking. …

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Miranda Lambert opens up in new interview: “I cuss. I drink. I get divorced and get my heart broken. I break hearts.”

ABC/Image Group LA Miranda Lambert hasn’t done very many in-depth interviews since her split from Blake Shelton in 2015, or the release the following year of her album, The Weight of These Wings. But she opens up to journalist Holly Gleason in a new article for Hits Daily Double. The typically candid CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year pulls …

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Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina will add their voices to “A Capitol Fourth”

ABC/Randy Holmes; ABC/Image Group LALuke Combs and Lauren Alaina will celebrate Independence Day this year with a collection of the biggest stars in American music, as they perform on the 2018 edition of the PBS special A Capitol Fourth. Jimmy Buffett, The Beach Boys and The Temptations are also set to sing on the show, hosted by actor John Stamos. A cappella sensation Pentatonix and gospel legend CeCe Winans will …

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Garth Brooks releases new single, “All Day Long”; pre-order next album now

ABC/Image Group LAGet ready for new music from Garth Brooks today.  The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year will drop “All Day Long” later Tuesday on all the usual digital outlets. “From the very first lick, this song is a party,” Brooks says of the new single in a statement.  “Country radio, uptempo honky-tonk and …

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Your chance to sample some “Tequila” with Dan + Shay on Friday

ABC/Image Group LA Some lucky fans will get the chance to celebrate Dan + Shay’s new record at an exclusive album release event Friday in New York City. The duo’s self-titled third record comes out June 22, and the pair is partnering with YouTube to host a special gathering that starts at 5:30 p.m. ET in …

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