Year: 2025

Broiler sets and placements remain ahead of 2024. The USDA says 248.138 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation, down 1.138 million on the week, but still up 2% on the year, with average hatchability hanging [Read More…]

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The impact of high beef prices on consumer demand

The senior protein analyst for Terrain says retail prices for beef still haven’t been high enough to curb demand. Don Close tells Brownfield he’s been looking at the beef complex. “Look at the demand for [Read More…]

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Now is the time to transition

An expert says more resources are available for farmers transitioning to organic practices than ever before. “I mean, if folks are considering transition, now is the best time.” Tom Manley, conservation director with Marbleseed, says [Read More…]

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Ethanol, DDGS exports see solid 2024 finish

U.S. ethanol exports had a strong end to 2024. The Renewable Fuels Association says 194.4 million gallons left U.S. ports in December of last year, an eight-month high and up 4% from November. Canada claimed [Read More…]

1st migrant flight lands at Guantanamo Bay, carrying ‘worst of the worst’

DHS (WASHINGTON) — The first flight carrying “high-threat” migrants to Guantanamo Bay arrived Tuesday evening, part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. The C-17 plane took off from El Paso, Texas, and landed [Read More…]

West Point disbands student clubs related to gender and race

Yana Paskova/For The Washington Post via Getty Images (WEST POINT, N.Y.) — The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has disbanded a dozen clubs on campus related to gender and race, ABC News has confirmed. [Read More…]

ICE carries out raid in Colorado, arrests over 100 members of Venezuelan gang: Officials

Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images (AURORA, Colo.) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 100 alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua during an early morning raid at an apartment complex [Read More…]

Amber Alert issued for pregnant 16-year-old believed to be with the 40-year-old father

Missingkids.org (BEAVER DAM, Ark.) — An Amber Alert has been issued for a pregnant Wisconsin teen, who police believe is with the 40-year-old man who impregnated her. Sophia Martha Franklin, 16, is three months pregnant, [Read More…]

Judge issues nationwide injunction blocking Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in Maryland has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman heard arguments Wednesday [Read More…]

State Lawmaker slammed for proposing de-funding the Huron School District

A West River lawmaker’s proposal to defund the Huron School District has sparked widespread backlash at the South Dakota State Capitol. His one-sentence House Bill 1224 would have prohibited the state from sending general fund [Read More…]

Democrats slam Trump’s ‘insane’ Gaza plan as supportive Republicans await details

Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Democrats are outraged over President Donald Trump’s proposal to “take over” and rebuild Gaza — calling the plan everything from “horrifying” to “ethnic cleansing,” while Republicans were supportive, [Read More…]

Former Prison Employee Sentenced To Prison For Sexual Contact with Prison Inmate

A former state prison employee has been sentenced to 90 days in prison after earlier pleading guilty to one count of a Prohibited Sexual Act Between a Prison Employee and Prisoner. 36 year Cassandra Jelsma [Read More…]

Jonathan Bailey, Scarlett Johansson star in ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ trailer

Universal Pictures Jonathan Bailey, Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali star in the official trailer for Jurassic World Rebirth. The trailer, which was released online Wednesday, features the trio exploring a remote island research facility that’s [Read More…]

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Feenstra: year-round E15 “ready to go” before Lame Duck bill fell apart

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is working to ensure Congress picks up where it left off on passing year-round E15. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield language allowing nationwide sales of fuel [Read More…]

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House Ag Committee member concerned for USDA, federal officials

A U.S. House Ag Committee member says he’s concerned about how the rapid removal of federal employees could affect food security and availability. Michigan Democrat Shri Thanedar tells Brownfield, “USDA may lose some very talented, [Read More…]

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National Guard exploring healthier food options

Some National Guard troops could soon have healthier food options. Erin Meyer, executive director of Basil’s Harvest, a Chicago-based non-profit, says the National Guard is encouraging a more wholistic approach to soldier health. “Physical health, [Read More…]

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Farmer sentiment remains optimistic despite trade uncertainty

Graphic provided by Purdue’s Center for Commerical Agriculture. Farmer concern about President Trump’s tariff threats didn’t impact farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture Michael Langemeier says [Read More…]

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Drought concerns not driving agronomic decisions

The prospect of drought does not seem to be influencing agronomic decisions as farmers prepare for the 2025 growing season. Stine Seed president Myron Stine says some growers are concerned about dry soils heading into [Read More…]

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital now offering robot-assisted surgery

Mitchell’s Avera Queen of Peace Hospital recently began offering robot-assisted, laparoscopic surgery. John Lyle is Director of Perioperative Services. He says it’s a boost to surgeons. “It allows them more precise visualization but also more [Read More…]

Randall Community Water District pipeline project to Mitchell making progress