Month: April 2025
Ag News
Livestock economist says he continues to monitor beef cow slaughter
A livestock economist says beef cow slaughter will be an area to watch in 2025. Kenny Burdine, with the University of Kentucky says, “We are not culling this cow herd as hard as we have [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmer concerns shifting to trade policy
Producers are expressing more concern about the current trade environment in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert tells Brownfield, “People were much more worried about interest rate policy than trade policy, in fact that [Read More…]
Ag News
Grain market response to tariffs “not horrible”
Market analyst DuWayne Bosse tells Brownfield the grain markets would likely be lower if additional reciprocal tariffs on Mexico were announced. “If we had additional tariffs on our top buyer of U.S. corn, I think [Read More…]
ABC National News
‘Complete chaos’: 3 adults charged after brawl breaks out during youth hockey game
Obtained by ABC News (NEW YORK) — Three adults were charged on Wednesday after a brawl broke out during a youth hockey tournament in New Jersey, according to the Egg Harbor Township Police Department. The [Read More…]
ABC National News
NASA catches a glimpse of ‘city-killer’ asteroid before it disappears until 2028
Space Frontiers/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Astronomers have gotten a glimpse of the “city-killer” asteroid before it disappears until 2028, according to NASA. The space rock, called 2024 YR4, was previously given up to a [Read More…]
ABC National News
NYC sees ‘historic’ drop in crime, police commissioner says
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch/Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City saw fewer shootings in the first three months of the year than in any previous quarter since the NYPD began keeping statistics, [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Pentagon watchdog launches probe into Signal chat
Ezra Acayan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon’s independent watchdog has announced it has agreed to a request from top senators and is launching a probe into the use of the commercial messaging app Signal by [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
‘They’re ripping us off’: Trump’s long-standing grievance driving his risky tariffs
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — For decades, Donald Trump has used a signature phrase to show his contempt for countries he says cheat and take advantage of the U.S.: “They’re ripping us off.” He used [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
National Security Council staffers fired after Trump met with far-right activist Laura Loomer: Sources
Far-right activist Laura Loomer; Photo credit: Jacob M. Langston for The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House has fired a handful of National Security Council staffers following a Wednesday meeting with [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Phineas and Ferb’ revival trailer shows off another 104 days of summer vacation
Disney+ There’s another 104 days of summer vacation. Disney released the first trailer and premiere date for the revival of Phineas and Ferb on Thursday. This marks the return of the genius stepbrother duo to [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Josh Hutcherson, animatronic animals return in ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ teaser
Universal Robot animals are back in the brand-new Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 teaser trailer. The new look, unveiled by Universal Pictures on Wednesday, reveals glimpses of horrifying animatronics similar to the ones featured in [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is a masterpiece Homer ‘would quite likely be proud of,’ Universal boss says
Bruce Glikas/WireImage via Getty Images Universal has shared new details about Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming film adaptation of The Odyssey. The studio’s distribution chief, Jim Orr, took to the stage at CinemaCon 2025 on Wednesday to [Read More…]
Ag News
Spring covers gaining popularity
A specialist with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says many farmers are seeing success with spring planted cover crops. Jacob Gard works closely with farmers in Illinois and Indiana on their conservation goals. “It’s definitely a [Read More…]
Latest News
South Dakota Board of Regents announce tuition increase
The South Dakota Board of Regents announced the state’s public university system will implement a 2.9% tuition increase at nearly all of their institutions for the upcoming academic year—after remaining nearly flat for the last [Read More…]
ABC National News
Florida deputy killed in shootout at a Dollar General
Walton County Sheriff’s Office (MOSSY HEAD, Fla.) — A Florida deputy has been killed in a shootout at a Dollar General store, according to Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson. At approximately 2 p.m. on Wednesday [Read More…]
ABC National News
Once-in-a-generation storm turns deadly: Where to expect tornadoes, dangerous flooding
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A four-day, once-in-a-generation weather event turned deadly on day 1 on Wednesday — and the risk for destructive storms and tornadoes will continue on Thursday, and the threat of flooding [Read More…]
ABC National News
Judge to hear arguments over whether Trump deportation flights defied court order
Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Nearly three weeks after President Donald Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act to remove more than 200 alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador with little-to-no due process, [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
‘Trust in President Trump,’ White House says, defending his tariffs amid backlash
Isaac Wasserman/NCAA Photos via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House on Thursday was standing firmly behind President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff rollout despite markets nosediving, businesses recoiling and foreign leaders threatening retaliation. While Trump [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Johnson says he won’t concede on parents proxy voting battle as impasse continues
Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With the House of Representatives at a standstill, Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to fold on his strong opposition to allowing new parents in Congress to vote remotely. “I [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump’s targets for ‘reciprocal’ tariffs include uninhabited islands but exclude Russia and Iran
Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s sweeping new set of tariffs impact friend and foe alike, but also on the list are uninhabited islands while some glaring omissions include Russia and [Read More…]