Month: May 2025
Ag News
USDA projects larger winter wheat crop
2025 U.S. winter wheat production is expected to be up 2% from 2024. The USDA currently has the crop at 1.382 billion bushels, with a year-to-year improvement in yield to 53.7 bushels per acre expected [Read More…]
ABC World News
American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity
Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images (LONDON) — American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump embarks on Middle East trip to strengthen ties with Gulf states
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday embarked on a four-day tour of the Middle East, stopping in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on a trip underscoring the deepening [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Stocks soar as US and China agree to slash tariffs
Matteo Colombo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks soared at the open of trading on Monday, just hours after the U.S. and China announced an agreement to slash tariffs for 90 days as the world’s [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Amber Heard announces birth of twins: ‘I am elated beyond words’
Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images Amber Heard is officially a mom of three. In a heartfelt Mother’s Day post shared on Instagram on Sunday, the Aquaman actress announced the birth of her twins — daughter Agnes and son Ocean. “Mother’s Day 2025 will be one [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Peacemaker’ season 2 teaser trailer and more
The teaser trailer for Peacemaker season 2 has arrived. Max also announced the new season will debut Aug. 21 on the streaming platform. The DC Studios show was created for TV by James Gunn. John [Read More…]
Ag News
Going with Enlist
With more than 65% of U.S. soybean acres planted to Enlist E3 soybeans, farmers across the country have found great success with the Enlist weed control system from Corteva Agriscience. Nebraska farmer Grady Johnson, owner [Read More…]
Ag News
Grain markets respond higher to tariff news
The U.S. soybean and corn markets responded higher as the U.S. and China agreed on temporary reductions in tariffs for the next 90 days. “This agreement brings U.S. tariffs down to 30 percent and China’s [Read More…]
Ag News
Potential return of RFSI funding
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the USDA’s currently frozen Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) grant program may be returning. “In communications with USDA, we are being told that it in fact [Read More…]
Ag News
Illinois Congressman says farm bill needs to stay the farm bill
The House Agriculture Committee is set to consider its portion of the budget reconciliation bill, which includes elements of the farm bill, Tuesday evening. Congressman Eric Sorensen (D-IL) says this isn’t how a farm bill [Read More…]
Today in Mitchell History
May 13 – Today in Mitchell History
May 13, 1959 – Flying Saucers (?) Are Seen Over Lake Mitchell May 13, 1979 – Disease puts life at standstill May 13, 1983 – Voigt to succeed Fosness at DWU May 13, [Read More…]
ABC National News
Alexander brothers face new charges, including sex trafficking of a minor
ABC News A high-profile case against prominent real estate moguls took a new turn this week as federal prosecutors filed new charges against Oren and Tal Alexander, as well as their brother Alon, on May [Read More…]
ABC National News
Deadly multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near Tennessee-Georgia border: Officials
Tennessee Highway Patrol Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a fiery, multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near the Tennessee-Georgia border on Sunday, saying there were fatalities. The incident involved six passenger vehicles and a tractor-trailer, with two [Read More…]
Today in Mitchell History
May 12 – Today in Mitchell History
May 12, 1893 – Senator Kyle in Town May 12, 1952 – Missing Woman Found Alive Short Way From Home at Lake Mitchell May 12, 1960 – George Riggert Heads Legion May 12, 1967 – [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump to visit Gulf region, where diplomacy collides with his family business
ABC News/File 2017 When President Donald Trump arrives in the Persian Gulf Tuesday for his first overseas visit since regaining the White House, he’ll touch down in a region that’s rich in opportunity. On the [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Israel to pause Gaza fighting ahead of US hostage Edan Alexander’s release by Hamas
Office of NJ Governor Phil Murphy LONDON — American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander — held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023 — was set to be released Monday after successful negotiations [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
US and China announce agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days
ABC News The U.S. and China issued a joint statement on Monday announcing an agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, with both sides “recognizing the importance of a sustainable, long-term, and mutually beneficial [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Thunderbolts*’ strikes twice at the box office
Marvel Studios Thunderbolts* strikes again at the box office, winning the second weekend in a row. The Marvel superhero film, starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour, slipped 55% from its debut weekend, but still held the number one spot [Read More…]
Latest News
DWU graduate Terry Nebelsick delivers a memorable 2025 commencement address
190 Dakota Wesleyan University students were granted degrees during Sunday afternoon’s commencement at the Corn Palace. 1987 DWU graduate and former educator Terry Nebelsick delivered the commencement address, “On This Solid Rock.” He challenged the [Read More…]
Latest News
Kittle praises DWU Class of 2025
Faculty and staff formed a receiving line in the Corn Palace Plaza to greet and congratulate Dakota Wesleyan University’s Class of 2025. President Dr. Dan Kittle says this year’s graduates made some valuable contributions. “Whether [Read More…]
You must be logged in to post a comment.