Month: December 2025
Ag News
December rate cut brings relief for farmers planning 2026 borrowing
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates another quarter point this week. Ag economist Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says the Fed is likely responding to labor market concerns. “The non-farm unemployment rate ticked up [Read More…]
Ag News
American Biofuels Maritime Initiative targets new market opportunities as net-zero policies form
A new initiative aims to accelerate the use of U.S. biofuels in the maritime sector. President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield, “It is to make sure that we are [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle futures higher watching direct business develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, watching direct trade develop at sharply higher prices. February live cattle closed $2.42 higher at $230.95 and April live cattle closed $2.30 higher at [Read More…]
ABC National News
No criminality found in Epic Universe roller coaster death: Sheriff’s office
In this April 5, 2025, file photo, guests ride Stardust Racers, a new dueling roller coaster ride in Celestial Park during a preview day for Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Fla. Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel/TNS via [Read More…]
ABC National News
For 2nd time, grand jury refuses to indict New York AG Letitia James: Sources
(VIRGINIA) — For a second time in recent days, a federal grand jury in Virginia has refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud, sources said. The grand jury rejected [Read More…]
ABC National News
Washington flooding ‘extremely unpredictable,’ residents should be prepared to evacuate: Governor
Heavy rain fall (Photography by Keith Getter (all rights reserved)/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Up to 100,000 people in Washington state could be ordered to evacuate amid the threat of “catastrophic” flooding, officials said. Washington [Read More…]
ABC National News
Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson makes 1st in-person court appearance
Tyler Robinson, 22, the suspect in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, appears before Judge Tony Graf of the 4th District Court via a video confrerence call during a hearing on September 16, 2025 at [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore detained in assault investigation after being fired
Head coach Sherrone Moore of the Michigan Wolverines reacts against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) (ANN ARBOR, Mich) — University [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Milly Alcock stars in official ‘Supergirl’ teaser trailer
Milly Alcock as Supergirl/Kara Zor-El on the poster for ‘Supergirl.’ (Warner Bros. Pictures) It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s the official Supergirl teaser trailer. Warner Bros. Pictures released the first trailer for the [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Idris Elba shares post-acting plans, trailer for ‘Hijack’ season 2
Poster for Idris Elba’s ‘Hijack’ (Apple TV) Idris Elba may be a successful actor, but it’s not something he plans to do forever. According to Daily Mail, he shared his post-acting plans during a Q&A at the Red Sea [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Watch the trailer for Charli XCX’s ‘The Moment’
(L-R) Charli xcx, Trew Mullen in ‘The Moment’ (Courtesy of A24) Charli XCX has said that her upcoming film The Moment is “fiction, but it’s the realest depiction of the music industry that I’ve ever seen.” Now you [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Teyana Taylor says she never imagined she’d be nominated for a Golden Globe
Teyana Taylor at Disney Advertising Upfront. Disney/Jose Alvarado Teyana Taylor has received her first-ever nomination for a Golden Globe, something she says she never even thought of when she graced our television screens on MTV’s My Super [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmers see AI playing a bigger role in automation, soil decisions
Some farmers say artificial intelligence has a place in agriculture. Southwest Ohio farmer Eric Tipton says AI could be beneficial for automation technology. “Those sorts of things like facial recognition and, in our case, object [Read More…]
Ag News
Michigan vegetables and processing contribute nearly $5.4 billion
A new economic report by Michigan State University assesses the impact of the state’s vegetable industry. Ag economist Bill Knudson tells Brownfield vegetable farming contributes nearly $5.4 billion annually to Michigan’s economy. “There are a [Read More…]
Ag News
Solar leases offering long-term income option for retiring farmers
A land acquisition manager with Aggreko Energy Transition Solutions says the slumping ag economy is bringing increased interest in using farmland for solar projects. Manny Uzcategui tells Brownfield, “People tend to think putting solar panels [Read More…]
ABC National News
2 killed, 2 injured in shooting at Newark recording studio
(NEW YORK) — Two men were fatally shot and two others were injured in a shooting Wednesday at a New Jersey recording studio used to make music videos, according to officials. The deceased victims were [Read More…]
ABC National News
Evacuations ordered in parts of Washington amid threat of ‘catastrophic’ flooding
Heavy rain fall (Photography by Keith Getter (all rights reserved)/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Up to 100,000 people in Washington state could be ordered to evacuate amid a threat of “catastrophic” flooding from an atmospheric [Read More…]
ABC National News
Supervisory officer testifies on 6th day of Luigi Mangione’s evidence suppression hearing
Luigi Mangione (L) appears with his lawyers for a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 8, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by [Read More…]
ABC National News
Kentucky State University shooting: Bond set at $1M for parent charged with murder
Jacob Lee Bard, 48, is accused of shooting and killing a person on the Kentucky State University campus on Dec. 9, 2025. Franklin County Jail (FRANKFORT, Ky.) — The parent of two Kentucky State University [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Competing Democrat, Republican health care proposals both fail in the Senate
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) looks on as senators speak to reporters following a Senate Democratic policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on December 09, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty [Read More…]