Month: January 2025
Ag News
Congressman Mann remains optimistic about a farm bill
A Republican Congressman from Kansas says Congress has a lot of work to get done this year – but a farm bill needs to be a priority. Tracey Mann tells Brownfield, “I’ve been to the [Read More…]
Ag News
Strong domestic demand for pork, NPB says
Pictured: National Pork Board’s Neal Hull at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The director of domestic market development for the National Pork Board says they’re working on strategies to help drive [Read More…]
ABC National News
When and where to see the northern lights after the latest solar storm
Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Another display of the northern lights could be visible this weekend in several U.S. states following a severe solar storm. The National Oceanic and [Read More…]
ABC National News
Trump to tour LA wildfires after threats to withhold aid over water policy, voter ID
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — President Donald Trump will tour damage caused by wildfires in Los Angeles on Friday as he continues to feud with California Gov. Gavin Newsom over his handling of the [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
JFK assassination experts hopeful, but skeptical about timing of secret files release
Bettmann Archive/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Experts who’ve spent decades studying the assassination of President John F. Kennedy told ABC News Friday they are hopeful that President Donald Trump will see to the disclosure of government documents on [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump 2nd term live updates: Chicago officials claim they turned away ICE at school
CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more. In his first trip since becoming [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Suits’ spinoff ‘Suits LA’ releases new trailer, teases return of Harvey Specter
David Astorga/NBC Suits is back, and this time they’re on the West Coast. NBC released the first trailer for its Suits spinoff series, called Suits LA, on Friday. Its series premiere is set for Feb. [Read More…]
Ag News
Separating corn silage helps dairy’s bottom line
A Wisconsin dairy farmer is getting more feed efficiency and profitability by separating his corn silage before feeding it. Greg Friendshuh from Clear Lake, Wisconsin tells Brownfield he’s reduced his alfalfa acres by about one-third, [Read More…]
Ag News
U.S. cattle placements down 3% in December
U.S. cattle placements fell during December. The USDA says 1.642 million cattle entered U.S. feedlots last month, a decline 3% on the year. That was below the range of pre-report expectations, reflecting the small size [Read More…]
Latest News
South Dakota legislative committee passes bill to limit carbon capture pipeline eminent domain
South Dakota Broadcasters Association-Austin Goss A South Dakota legislative committee passed a bill Friday aimed at limiting carbon pipeline projects by stripping the power of eminent domain for carbon dioxide transportation. House Bill 1052, which [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Migrants allowed in temporarily under Biden programs can be removed: DHS memo
Carlos A. Moreno/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Migrants allowed into the U.S. temporarily under certain Biden administration programs can be quickly expelled, according to a memo sent by the Trump administration’s acting secretary of [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Pamela Anderson reacts to Oscars snub for ‘The Last Showgirl’
Courtesy Roadside Attractions Pamela Anderson is reacting to her name not being among the best actress nominees at the 2025 Oscars — considered a major snub by some. Anderson, who was widely predicted to earn a [Read More…]
Ag News
Cash dairy prices mixed Friday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0025 at $0.6975. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.6975 to $0.70. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0125 at $1.8325. [Read More…]
Ag News
Michigan farmer says risk aversion key in 2025
A National Corn Growers Association board member says farmers need to lean into efficiency gains to prepare for another year of low prices. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing input costs not dropping, that seems [Read More…]
ABC World News
Middle East live updates: Israel to remain in Lebanon beyond ceasefire deadline
Omar Al-qattaa/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed [Read More…]
ABC World News
Climate and environment updates: Millions missing school due to extreme weather
SimpleImages/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it’s happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying [Read More…]
ABC World News
Astronomers discover repeating radio bursts from distant ‘dead’ galaxy
(Jiojio/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Astronomers have detected fast-repeating radio bursts from a distant “dead” galaxy that should not contain the energy to produce these types of signals, according to new research. The source of the [Read More…]
ABC National News
Nashville school shooting suspect posted photos on social media just before opening fire in cafeteria: Police
Metro Nashville Police Department (NASHVILLE) — A teenager who opened fire with a 9 mm pistol in his Nashville high school cafeteria fired a total of 10 shots within 17 seconds of entering the room, [Read More…]
ABC National News
California fires live updates: Newsom signs $2.5 billion relief package for LA
Apu Gomes/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — At least 28 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across Southern California. Thousands of firefighters have been battling wildfires across 45 square [Read More…]
ABC National News
Hundreds of displaced pets find refuge after being displaced in the LA wildfires
Food and water has been left out for pets roaming Los Angeles County without their owners or homes after wildfires blazed through the area in January 2025. Via ABC News (Los Angeles) — Whimpers and [Read More…]