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Farmland values holding steady

An agricultural real estate expert says there has not been a drop in most farmland values. Colton Lacina with Farmers National Company tells Brownfield despite the farm economy, ag land values have been...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 22m

Hello, yellow brick road: Elton John thanks record store owner for random act of kindness

Elton John, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' album (Mercury/UMe)Elton John was recently reunited with an important artifact from his illustrious career.Elton posted on Instagram a photo of himself and Alex...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 37m

Soybeans gain on China trade hopes, corn up on record ethanol production

Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Support came from the ongoing cautious optimism about the trade framework with China. Still, there are a lot of unknowns about the proposed deal...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 52m

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 5, 2025

Dec. corn $4.35 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $324.80, up $7.40Dec. soybean oil 49.69, up 16 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.54 and 3/4, up...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 1h

Shutdown impacts farmers and their advisors

An American Farm Bureau economist says the government shutdown has an impact on his job. Danny Munch tells Brownfield government produced data is an important part of what he needs to give farmers vital...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 1h

KISS’ Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley revisit ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’ video

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS perform during KISS: End of the Road World Tour at Madison Square Garden on December 01, 2023 in New York City. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)KISS' Gene Simmons and Paul...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 1h

CBP sees lowest October border encounters on record

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection had the lowest number of border encounters in any October, according to statistics obtained by ABC News.The numbers also represent the lowest start to...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 1h

Nebraska farmer reports mixed results after a season of weather extremes

An eastern Nebraska farmer says extreme weather took a toll on some of his crops this year. Mark McHargue of Central City says corn yields varied. “We had a lot of disease. I think it died early. We...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 2h

Thune says ending filibuster ‘not happening’ despite Trump’s demands

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) -- Returning from the White House Wednesday after President Donald Trump made yet another call for Senate Republicans to overturn the filibuster, Majority Leader...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 2h

2 New Jersey teens arrested in connection with alleged Halloween terror attack plot

(NEW YORK) -- Two New Jersey teenagers have been arrested in connection with an alleged ISIS-inspired Halloween attack in Michigan that the FBI announced it had thwarted last week, law enforcement sources...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 2h

Golden Globes 2026: Dame Helen Mirren to receive Cecil B. DeMille Award

A photo of Helen Mirren. (Maarten De Boer)Dame Helen Mirren will be honored during the week of the 2026 Golden Globes.The Golden Globes announced Wednesday that the actress has been selected as the 2026...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 2h

Great Lakes dairy farmers struggle with labor shortages, finds MSU

Dairy farms across the Great Lakes don’t have the workforce they need, and it’s restricting business operations. MSU economist David Ortega tells Brownfield a recent survey found 15 percent of dairies...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 3h

Northern Indiana remains a hotspot for HPAI as new cases emerge

Northern Indiana continues to be a hotspot for new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Denise Derrer Spears, the public information director for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health, says...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 3h

Marseilles to Hold Thursday Afternoon Meeting on Annexing Constellation Property

The City of Marseilles will hold a community meeting Thursday afternoon on the subject of annexing Constellation Energy's property.

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 3h

IV YMCA Hosting Indoor Splash Party Friday Night -- For a Good Cause

How'd you like to take in some climate-controlled swimming fun while doing a nice deed for the community?

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 3h

Marshall County: Toluca Accident Started with a Cutoff

An ill-timed turn led to a multi-vehicle accident in Toluca Monday afternoon.

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 4h

Broader Shoulders Planned for Dee Bennett Road

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 4h

DC sandwich thrower’s misdemeanor assault case nears closing arguments

FBI and Border Patrol officers speak with Sean Charles Dunn, after he allegedly assaulted law enforcement with a sandwich, along the U Street corridor during a federal law enforcement deployment to the...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 4h

Paul McCartney shares new ‘Band on the Run’ visualizer

Paul McCartney performs at The O2 Arena on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Jo Hale/Redferns)Paul McCartney has shared a new visualizer for "Band on the Run," the hit title track off the 1973 Wings...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 4h

Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone developing ‘Miss Piggy’ film written by Cole Escola

Miss Piggy poses at the 2006 TV Land Awards gifting lounge on March 19, 2006, in Santa Monica, California. (Katy Winn/Getty Images for Distinctive Assets)Miss Piggy is ready for her close-up.Jennifer...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 4h

Cash dairy prices mostly unchanged Wednesday

Cash dairy prices were steady except for butter Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.72. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 5h

Midday cash livestock markets

Some light trade has been reported in several areas, with Northern dressed deals marked at $360, $2 higher than last week’s weighted average, while live business in the South is at $232, $4 lower than...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 5h

Watch Robert Plant & Stephen Colbert nerd out on ‘Lord of the Rings on ‘The Late Show’

'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and guest Robert Plant during Tuesday’s November 4, 2025 show. (Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS)Robert Plant's appearance on The Late Show Tuesday turned into a surprise...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 5h

Xolo Maridueña joins ‘One Piece’ season 3 as Portgas D. Ace

A photo of Xolo Maridueña. (Gabe Ajuaro)Xolo Maridueña has joined the cast of One Piece season 3.Netflix has announced that the Cobra Kai star has been cast as Portgas D. Ace in the upcoming third season...

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IL Valley Connected @ilvalleyconnected.bsky.social · 12h

La Salle Ready To Roll Out New Holiday Festival

When you're hosting a new festival, you want everyone to have fun.

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