Month: January 2026
Long-term optimism for commodity markets
An agricultural economist remains optimistic about the long-term future of commodities. “We may have a hard today, but hopefully that’ll yield easy tomorrows.” Erik Hoegemeyer, with Midland University, says low commodity prices are a product [Read More…]
U.S. biofuel growth could lift soy prices, reduce China dependence
The CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Processors says he’s optimistic new biofuels policy can grow U.S. soybean crush and help soybean farmers reduce their dependence on China. Jeramie Weller tells Brownfield the U.S. EPA’s proposed [Read More…]
Greenland relegated to ‘stepping stone’ in Trump-Europe standoff, party leader says
People, including a man holding a placard that shows Greenland covered in an American flag, Xed out and that reads: Our Land, Not Yours”, gather to march in protest against U.S. President Donald Trump and [Read More…]
US allies push back on Greenland at Davos ahead of Trump address
People walk through fresh snow in the city center on January 18, 2026 in Nuuk, Greenland. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney added his voice to the condemnation of U.S. President [Read More…]
Judge declines to appoint special master to oversee DOJ’s release of remaining Epstein files
Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, December 19, 2025 (U.S. Justice Department) (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined to appoint a [Read More…]
South braces for potentially major winter storm this weekend: Latest forecast
Weekend Winter Storm – Friday, 6:00 PM CT Map (ABC News) (NEW YORK) — The South is bracing for a potentially major winter storm this weekend, impacting Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. [Read More…]
Closing arguments to begin in Uvalde school shooting trial for former officer
A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24, 2022 during a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 06, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) [Read More…]
Exhibition of rarely seen fossils now on display at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History
A huge dinosaur sits outside the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 26, 2016. (Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) (PITTSBURGH) — The Carnegie Museum of Natural History has made the behind-the-scenes inventory of [Read More…]
Trump rules out using military force to acquire Greenland in Davos speech
US President Donald Trump, during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from Jan. 19-23. (Photographer: Krisztian [Read More…]
Trump lands in Switzerland ahead of Davos address after Air Force One’s ‘minor electrical issue’
U.S. President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One as he arrives at Zurich Airport before attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, on January 21, 2026 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (DAVOS, Switzerland) [Read More…]
House committee set to approve resolutions holding Clintons in contempt of Congress
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) (R), joined by Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) (C) and Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), speaks to reporters after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did not [Read More…]
Heart disease fatalities drop but are still leading cause of death in the US: Report
fstop123/Getty Images (NEW YORK ) — Fewer people are dying from heart disease, but the condition is still the leading cause of death in the U.S., a new report from the American Heart Association (AHA) [Read More…]
Newly unsealed text messages from Baldoni, Lively show animosity on set
Justin Baldoni speaks onstage at the Vital Voices 12th Annual Voices of Solidarity Awards, Dec. 9, 2024, in New York. Blake Lively attends ‘Another Simple Favor’ New York Screening, April 27, 2025, in New York. [Read More…]
In brief: ‘Bait’ gets release date and more
Prime Video has released the first-look images and release date for its upcoming comedy series Bait. Riz Ahmed stars in the six-episode series, which debuts all of its episodes on March 25. Ahmed stars as [Read More…]
‘Adolescence’ star Stephen Graham lost his Golden Globe shortly after he won it
Stephen Graham wins best performance by a male actor in a limited series, anthology series, or a motion picture made for television at the 83rd annual Golden Globes. (Phil McCarten/CBS) Adolescence star and co-creator Stephen [Read More…]
New 2026 DEKLAB and Asgrow Trait Lineups
The DEKALB and Asgrow brands are launching 43 new products for the 2026 crop year designed to help farmers better manage disease and weed pressure. In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow Brand Manager, Brittany Eubank, [Read More…]
Carbon pipeline bills spark debate during 2026 Iowa legislative session
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says carbon pipeline legislation has been a big focus of the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session. Monte Shaw, a supporter of carbon capture and sequestration, says a [Read More…]
NFL teams opt for change over patience in offseason with record-tying 10 coaching changes
The Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills faced similar decisions after another promising season ended short of the Super Bowl. The Packers opted to give coach Matt LaFleur a contract extension in hopes that he can still [Read More…]
Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Beltrán fielded a question about the impact of his role in the Houston Astros’ cheating scandal as deftly as he grabbed so many balls hit to him in center field. [Read More…]
Wednesday Sports: January 21, 2026
WEDNESDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 21, 2025 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels basketball host Tea Area for a doubleheader on Thursday with the girls game starting at 6 pm, followed by the boys at 7:30. The Mitchell girls [Read More…]
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