Month: November 2025
U.S. farmers still need aid despite new U.S.-China Trade framework, expert says
The co-director of the Ag and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M says U.S. farmers still need federal assistance despite last week’s new trade framework between the U.S. and China. Bart Fischer says the agreement [Read More…]
Tariffs have been Donald Trump’s personal crusade. Now, a Supreme Court test
joe daniel price/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Back in April, President Donald Trump made his decadeslong view on tariffs the official policy of the United States by imposing sweeping levies on virtually all global trade partners. [Read More…]
‘Eloise’ live-action film headed to Netflix, Ryan Reynolds to co-star
Ryan Reynolds attends the Los Angeles special screening of Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ at The Montalban on October 2, 2025, in Hollywood, California. (Emma McIntyre/WireImage via Getty Images) She is Eloise. [Read More…]
McHargue says soybean sector could be “turning the corner”
The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic about the future of the soybean industry. Mark McHargue says it’s trending in the right direction. “With some of these other trade agreements, certainly will [Read More…]
Central Illinois farmer says 2025 harvest was fast and furious
A central Illinois farmer says the 2025 harvest season was fast and furious. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, tells Brownfield, “Most of the corn came out pretty good, yields very [Read More…]
Intense rainfall events rising even as overall U.S. precipitation declines
New analysis from AccuWeather finds annual precipitation in the U.S. has slightly declined overall, but events are more intense during the growing season. Senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok tells Brownfield the long-term drought in the Southwest [Read More…]
China trade framework leaves some unanswered questions
A marketing advisor says President Trump’s announcement about trade with China is encouraging but the planned soybean sales are not what they used to be. “The plan is 25 million metric tons for the next [Read More…]
Wisconsin FFA members win at national convention
Some Wisconsin individuals and chapters brought home awards from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. First, The National FFA Agriscience Fair recognizes students who gain real-world, hands-on experiences in agricultural enterprises. Students use scientific principles [Read More…]
Republican leans on anti-trans rights ads in Virginia governor race
pabradyphoto/Getty Images (RICHMOND, Va.) — The Republican candidate has a familiar closing message in the Virginia gubernatorial race. Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears’ campaign spent millions of dollars on ads attacking Democratic nominee and former Rep. [Read More…]
Trump administration will partially fund SNAP, but it could take months
by Marc Guitard/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has committed to partially funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program with a $4.65 billion payment — but using emergency funds to pay for reduced SNAP benefits [Read More…]
Netflix releases trailer for reimagined ‘Sesame Street’ season 56
Elmo and several of his friends in the upcoming season 56 of ‘Sesame Street.’ (Netflix) Can you tell me how to watch, how to watch the Sesame Street season 56 trailer? Netflix has released the [Read More…]
Jennifer Aniston goes Instagram official with boyfriend Jim Curtis
Jennifer Aniston attends ‘The Morning Show’ New York City premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on Sept. 9, 2025. (James Devaney/GC Images via Getty Images) Jennifer Aniston has made her new relationship Instagram official. [Read More…]
Aberdeen resident facing felony charges for alleged sex crimes
A 66 year old man from Aberdeen has been arrested on felony charges of Solicitation of Second-Degree Rape, Possession of Child Pornography, and Unlawful Use of a Computer System. “These allegations raise serious safety and [Read More…]
Major power line expansions will fuel future growth
South Dakota News Watch-Bart Pfankuch BIG STONE CITY, S.D. – This small city in northeastern South Dakota already serves as a major hub for energy – it is home to a coal-fired power plant, a [Read More…]
Judge extends block on National Guard deployment into Portland
U.S. National Guard in Washington D.C. (Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images) (PORTLAND, Ore.) — A federal judge on Sunday extended her order blocking President Donald Trump from sending National Guard troops into Portland, continuing [Read More…]
One year out from Election Day 2026, Tuesday’s results could shape 2026 midterms
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — From New York and New Jersey to California, millions of Americans are voting this fall in multiple states, in several notable local and statewide elections for the first time since [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Ridiculousness’ canceled at MTV and more
MTV is parting ways with Ridiculousness. Variety reports that after 14 years and 46 seasons, the series has been canceled at the network. Rob Dyrdek hosts the comedy clip series, which will continue into 2026 [Read More…]
‘Regretting You’ and ‘Black Phone 2’ battle for top spot during slow Halloween box office
‘Regretting You’ movie poster (Paramount Pictures) Regretting You and Black Phone 2 were neck and neck for the top spot at the Halloween box office. As of Sunday evening, Regretting You was in the top spot [Read More…]
HPAI found in another commercial breeder duck operation in northern Indiana
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been found in another poultry facility in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus was detected in a commercial breeder duck operation in Elkhart County. BOAH says more [Read More…]
Johnson pushing to end federal government shutdowns for good
Even though the federal government is at a virtual stand-still over the Senate’s failure to pass a continuing resolution to keep funding operations, Congressman Dusty Johnson says there’s other work going on behind the scenes [Read More…]