Year: 2024

A northeast Kansas farmer says he doesn’t have high expectations for winter wheat. Lance Rezac tells Brownfield… We’re going to plant a little bit. Not as much as normal,” he says. “The price just isn’t [Read More…]

Ag News

Former Ag Secretary says port closures shined a light on delicate supply chain

A former U.S. Ag Secretary says last week’s work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports are a reminder of how delicate the supply chain is for the ag industry. Mike Johanns tells Brownfield… “It’s not just the [Read More…]

SDSU Returns Home to Host Youngstown State on Hobo Day

The South Dakota State University football team will play its first home game in nearly a month as it hosts Youngstown State Saturday in the 110th Hobo Day game. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. [Read More…]

Amendment G: Supporters seek to restore abortion rights that opponents call extreme

Makenzie Huber, South Dakota Searchlight Opponents of Amendment G say it’s an extreme measure that would allow unrestricted and unregulated access to abortion. Supporters say it would restore broadly supported and safe abortion rights that stood for 49 [Read More…]

Regents director: Dearth of need-based aid dings South Dakota’s college affordability

John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight South Dakota’s state universities have lower tuition prices than any surrounding state, but the final price students pay is still the highest in the region on average. That’s because other [Read More…]

Heart Association launches SD stroke care improvement project with $4.4M grant

Health care officials celebrated a charitable trust’s $4.4 million commitment Wednesday in Sioux Falls to expand and improve stroke care across South Dakota. In 2022, cardiovascular disease was the leading cause of death in South [Read More…]

Jackley announces charges against state employees, proposes anti-corruption bill

John Hult, South Dakota Searchlight SIOUX FALLS — Two former state employees have been indicted in a fake vehicle title fraud scheme through the state Department of Revenue. Attorney General Marty Jackley announced the charges [Read More…]

Legislative committee proposes six property tax ideas, leaves major lifting for later

Joshua Haiar, South Dakota Searchlight A committee of state lawmakers assigned to review South Dakota’s property tax system endorsed draft “concepts” Wednesday in Pierre that are intended to improve the efficiency, accuracy and consistency of [Read More…]

Florida resident under Hurricane Milton evacuation order explains why he’s not leaving

ABC News (MARCO ISLAND, Fla.) — Marco Island, a barrier island off southwest Florida, is under a mandatory evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton’s anticipated landfall late Wednesday. Though not everyone has evacuated. Michael Sean Comerford, [Read More…]

Why Milton is already a hurricane for the record books

Joe Raedle/Getty Images (SARASOTA, Fla.) — While it’s still hours away from making landfall and has yet to cause any damage, Hurricane Milton is already rewriting the record books, officials said. “I think for the [Read More…]

Yotes and Panthers Meet for 2024 Dakota Days Matchup

VERMILLION, S.D. — The No. 4-ranked University of South Dakota football team (4-1, 2-0 MVFC) looks to continue their string of efficient offense and stingy defense as they play host to the (RV) University of Northern [Read More…]

The movie concessions collectibles continue: ‘Wicked’ witch hat cup, ‘Gladiator II’ Maximus popcorn bucket

© Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved The collectible movie concessions war rolls on. The recent trend that started with Dune Part 2‘s popcorn bucket, which was spoofed by Saturday Night Live and Deadpool & Wolverine‘s cheeky AMC [Read More…]

Met Gala 2025: Theme, co-chairs and more revealed

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images Fashion enthusiasts, rejoice! On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute announced the official exhibition and theme of the 2025 Met Gala, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Vogue also announced Colman Domingo, [Read More…]

Ag News

Labor and weather directing breeding programs at Johnny’s

A territory manager for Johnny’s Selected Seeds says the company is breeding varieties to better withstand increasingly wet and humid conditions in the Great Lakes. Dana Hillfinger tells Brownfield …. “That doesn’t just mean finding [Read More…]

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Iowa announces Renewable Fuel Infrastructure grants

Iowa continues to invest in biofuels infrastructure. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says grants totaling more than $6.3 million have been awarded to fuel retailers across the state. “They’re cost-share grants, so [Read More…]

Mount Vernon South Dakota native bracing for Hurricane Milton’s arrival

October 9, 2024 J.P. Skelly

A Mount Vernon native, now living on Florida’s Gulf Coast is among those preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Milton late tonight. Donielle Robertson is Chief Nursing Officer at a healthcare facility near Tampa. “We [Read More…]

Prime Video renews ‘Reacher’ early for fourth season

Prime Video Alan Ritchson‘s hulking hero Jack Reacher will return for a fourth season, Prime Video announced on Wednesday. The early renewal comes as the show’s third season is still in production. The streamer noted [Read More…]

Daniel Kaluuya on how the late Chadwick Boseman “big bro-ed” him on his path to stardom

Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP At a BFI London Film Festival event on Wednesday, Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya spoke reverently about his friend, Black Panther co-star and former mentor, the late Chadwick Boseman. To fellow actor, [Read More…]

Ag News

2025 corn considerations

Many corn farmers are preparing for tighter balance sheets in 2025. University of Minnesota Extension agronomist Jeff Coulter says fertilizer and crop protection products should be scrutinized. “We can think about what are the inputs [Read More…]

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Mississippi crops suffer during “very hot and dry” 2024