Month: February 2024
Ag News
Near-seasonal temperatures, weather ahead for much of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures in much of the Northwest and from the Plains to the Atlantic Coast, excluding southern Florida. Meanwhile, warmer-than-normal conditions should be [Read More…]
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Cooler, more seasonal temps, weather advance across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, temperatures have fallen from recent, record-setting levels but remain above normal. With recent warmth having effectively eradicated any remaining Midwestern snow cover, some producers are contending with muddy conditions while traveling [Read More…]
Latest News
Lawmakers seek compromise in teacher pay accountability bill
A proposed compromise between bills to improve teacher pay in South Dakota is being considered by the House Education Committee this week in the Capitol. Two bills were introduced earlier this legislative session that approached [Read More…]
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Computer coding error snags South Dakota voter rolls
Stu Whitney, South Dakota News Watch SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – More than 10,000 voter registrations in South Dakota weren’t properly transferred to voter rolls due to a computer coding error dating back to 2022, South [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Courteney Cox wishes Jennifer Aniston a happy birthday with throwback ‘Friends’ clip
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Courteney Cox was there for Jennifer Aniston on her birthday. The Monica to Aniston’s Rachel shared a celebratory tribute to Instagram on Sunday in honor of the actress’s 55th birthday. The carousel featured a photo of [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmers, loggers, and towns urged to work together on road improvement grants
Wisconsin’s local governments are encouraged to apply for one-time road improvement grants. The Agricultural Road Improvement Program (ARIP) has money to repair and upgrade local roads that impede business because of frequent weight limits. Jason [Read More…]
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Wisconsin considers pro farming bill
The Wisconsin Legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit local governments from adopting animal regulations in areas zoned for agricultural use that are more restrictive than the state law. It is Assembly Bill 957, [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle futures mixed ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were higher waiting for direct business to develop. April live cattle closed $.80 lower at $185.92 and June live cattle closed $.45 lower at [Read More…]
Ag News
Northern Missouri/Southern Iowa landowners sought for prairie program
A USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant program will pay landowners along the Missouri/Iowa border to plant highly erodible land with native prairie grasses. Director of land management and prairie acquisition Steve Mowry with Roeslein Alternative [Read More…]
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Big dairy inventories put pressure on prices
A market advisor says the world dairy market can be challenging for the U.S. if big inventories continue to put pressure on prices. Mike North is with Ever.ag. He tells Brownfield, “If we can’t relieve [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Mathiowetz Named Summit League Players of the Week
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakota State’s Madison Mathiowetz was named the TicketSmarter Summit League Peak Performer of the Week by the conference office Monday. Mathiowetz led the Jackrabbits to victory at Oral Roberts Saturday with a career-high 22 [Read More…]
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Another attempt to block carbon pipelines from using eminent domain fails
Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — Another legislative attempt to stop a proposed carbon sequestration pipeline from using eminent domain failed Monday. “It is up to us to defend South Dakotans’ property rights,” said Rep. Jon Hansen, [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota Girls High School Basketball Media Poll – February 12
The South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for the week of Feb. 12 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
South Dakota Boys High School Basketball Media Poll – February 12
The South Dakota Prep Media basketball polls for the week of Feb. 12 are listed below, ranking the top-five teams in each class, record, total points and previous ranking. First-place votes received are indicated in [Read More…]
ABC National News
Inflation expected to have slowed significantly in January
Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Inflation data to be released on Tuesday will show whether price increases resumed a monthslong slowdown in January. The report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics follows a [Read More…]
ABC National News
How to have a more sustainable Valentine’s Day
Alexandr Kolesnikov/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Show a little love to the planet this Valentine’s Day by celebrating in more sustainable ways. The holiday is actually quite carbon-intensive due to consumer behavior in the U.S., [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Arnold Schwarzenegger wins the Super Bowl … Ad Meter contest
Mario Tama/Getty Images It was State Farm’s Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring Super Bowl ad that took the top spot on USA Today’s 36th Ad Meter contest. Rankings for the contest were determined by a panel of judges who weighed in on all [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Kate Winslet says newfound fame after ‘Titanic’ was “horrible”
Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images It seems Kate Winslet didn’t always enjoy her newfound fame after her star-making turn in Titanic. In an interview with Porter Magazine, Winslet said it was frustrating to be suddenly thrust into the spotlight [Read More…]
Ag News
MDARD ’25 budget would invest in people, supply chains
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2025 budget proposal adds capacity to expand the ag economy. Tim Boring tells Brownfield the department is evaluating ways to offer conservation technicians [Read More…]
Ag News
NASDA’s winter policy meeting results in several calls to action
Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture are calling for federal action on several critical issues affecting farmers and ranchers. Senior Director of Public Policy RJ Karney tells Brownfield during their recent [Read More…]
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