Month: February 2026
US military seizes 3rd ship in Indian Ocean linked to Venezuela
An oil tanker is seen anchored in Lake Maracaibo after loading crude oil at the Bajo Grande Refinery port. Jose Bula Urrutia/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon announced the third seizure [Read More…]
Savannah Guthrie announces new $1M reward for recovery of mom Nancy Guthrie
Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by [Read More…]
‘This is going too far boss’: Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales appears to pursue late staffer in explicit text messages
Rep. Tony Gonzalez, R-TX, speaks during press conference of members of US Congress delegation on July 1, 2024 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Vitalii Nosach/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Text messages appear to show [Read More…]
State of the Union: Trump expected to tout achievements ahead of midterms
Donald Trump delivers remarks during a working breakfast with governors in the State Dining Room at the White House on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — When President Donald Trump [Read More…]
Trump pushes back on reports top military adviser warned of Iran-related risks to US troops
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House, Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump has pushed back [Read More…]
Lily Collins to portray Audrey Hepburn in film about the making of ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’
Lily Collins attends the ‘Emily In Paris’ – Season Five – Netflix Paris Premiere, Dec. 15, 2025, in Paris. Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s,’ 1961. (Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images | CBS [Read More…]
In brief: Tom Hanks to play Abraham Lincoln and more
America’s dad is going to play one of America’s presidents. Deadline reports Tom Hanks is set to portray Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. Hanks will play Lincoln in a live-action/stop-motion animation [Read More…]
Hans Zimmer to score Netflix series ‘All the Sinners Bleed’
A photo of Hans Zimmer. (Lee Kirby) Hans Zimmer is taking his talents to Netflix. The Oscar-winning composer will score the streaming service’s upcoming thriller series All the Sinners Bleed. He will do so alongside [Read More…]
Leadership Development and Youth Education
Renville County, Minnesota, farmer Joe Serbus says he’s learned a lot during his ten years serving on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. He tells Brownfieldthat leadership development and youth education are both priorities, [Read More…]
‘We have preserved Ukraine’: Zelenskyy marks 4 years of Russia’s war
Russia-Ukraine war: Russian control of Ukrainian territory as of Feb. 2026 (Google Earth , Institute for the Study of War) LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of [Read More…]
Brief snowstorm could dump another inch of snow in the Northeast
People walk along snow covered streets as snow falls during a blizzard on February 23, 2026 in the Flatbush neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — [Read More…]
Understanding the symptoms of Alpha Gal Syndrome
The Lone Star tick is a vector for Alpha-Gal syndrome, wich can cause a red meat allergy. It has populations that have been established in the Northeast, South, mid-south, and Midwest and can be commonly [Read More…]
FFA programs prepare young people for their future
A state FFA officer says National FFA Week showcases the opportunities available for young people. Wisconsin’s Parliamentarian Max Luedtke tells Brownfield FFA prepares students with leadership skills. “Such as job interviews, delivering speeches, how to [Read More…]
Tuesday Sports: February 24, 2026
TUESDAY SPORTS, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls basketball hosts No. 1 Brandon Valley on Tuesday at the Mitchell High School gym for Senior Night at 6 pm. The Kernels are coming [Read More…]
Greenland rejects Trump’s unsolicited medical mission
Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen speaks to the media the day after U.S. President Donald Trump walked back on his most aggressive threats over acquiring Greenland on January 22, 2026, in Nuuk, Greenland. (Photo by [Read More…]
CoBank economist flags weather and geopolitical risks to ag economy
An ag economist suggests there could be shocks to the market in the year ahead. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank says the transition out of a La Nina weather pattern might usher in price volatility. “There [Read More…]
Southeast Asia trade frameworks could significantly increase demand for U.S. pork
The vice president of government affairs with the National Pork Producers Council says the U.S. pork industry stands to benefit from a flurry of new trade frameworks in southeast Asia. Maria Zieba says agreements with [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn mixed Monday, watching weather in South America
Soybeans were mixed. The trade’s monitoring harvest in Brazil, now around 30% complete, and development weather in Argentina. Argentina’s crop rating has slid quite a bit this year but did improve a little after recent [Read More…]
Cattle futures lower, lean hogs higher
At the, Chicago Mercantile Exchange ,live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by profit taking, technical liquidation, and a generally bearish day in the broader market due to tariff uncertainties. April live was [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 23, 2026
Mar. corn $4.27 and 1/2, unchangedMar. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $308.70, down $1.10Mar. soybean oil 59.39, up 47 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.69 and 1/2, down 44 centsApr. live [Read More…]
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