Month: March 2026
Ag News
Potential tariff hike could impact farm inputs, economist says
The Trump administration has indicated it could soon raise its global tariff from 10% to 15%. Ag economist Jim McCormick with Ag Market.Net says U.S. farmers and ranchers could feel some impacts. “The reality is [Read More…]
Ag News
Some specialty crop assistance details are not clear yet
A state FSA director says the agency is getting questions about the specialty crop assistance that is part of the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Wisconsin state director Sandy Chalmers tells Brownfield FSA is awaiting instructions [Read More…]
Ag News
Former ag secretary says tariffs threaten key export markets
A former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says many farmers are struggling financially due to federal trade policy. Dan Glickman tells Brownfield, “U.S. agriculture is very dependent on exports. We grow much more than we consume, [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump dismisses soaring gas prices as ‘a little glitch’ of Iran war, but potential political costs loom
President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media traveling on Air Force One while heading to Miami on March 7, 2026. President Trump and other members of the government attended the dignified transfer of [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Stocks close higher, reversing sharp losses after oil prices fall
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Stocks closed higher on Monday, recovering from sharp losses earlier in the day as markets [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Timothée Chalamet faces criticism for opera, ballet comments ahead of Oscars
Timothée Chalamet attends the 32nd annual Actor Awards, March 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images) With less than a week to go before the 2026 Oscars, Timothée Chalamet is facing backlash for comments [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Elijah Wood doesn’t want anyone else to play Frodo ‘as long as I’m alive and able’
Elijah Wood attends a screening of ‘Rabbit Trap’ at Brain Dead Studios on Sept. 9, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) Elijah Wood doesn’t want anyone else to play Frodo. The actor, who [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Road to the Oscars 2026: Where to watch the nominated films
Oscar statuettes are seen backstage during the 95th annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023, in Hollywood, California. (Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images) It’s time to roll out the red carpet and butter the popcorn. [Read More…]
Ag News
GROWMARK to Commercialize SOYLEIC High-Oleic Soybeans
Growmark is entering the high oleic soybeans market, expecting to offer Soyleic varieties in 2027. Missouri Soybean’s Director of Licensing and Commercialization Bryan Stobaugh says it’s an ag innovation that’s bringing more market opportunities and [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans, wheat close mixed as corn gives back some gains
Soybeans were mixed. Contracts were up early, supported by crude oil, but consolidated as crude moved down from the day’s highs. Crude oil did see support throughout much of the session from supply concerns linked [Read More…]
Ag News
Report shows modern crops, not farming practices improving Mississippi River, Gulf
A researcher says the Gulf of Mexico is getting less nitrogen fertilizer runoff from farm fields. Ecology and Environmental Sciences Professor Robert Howarth from Cornell University says their research shows large amounts of nitrogen have [Read More…]
ABC National News
Suspects in NYC mayor’s home IED attack wanted it ‘even bigger’ than Boston Marathon bombing, officials say
A man is arrested after throwing a hand-made smoke grenade at a protest near Gracie Mansion, on March 7, 2026, in New York. (Ryan Murphy/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Two improvised explosive devices brought to a [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Pentagon IDs 7th US service member killed in Iran war
The Defense Department has identified Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky., who succumbed to his injuries following a March 1 attack on his base in Saudi Arabia. DoD (WASHINGTON) — The Defense Department [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Stocks tumble as oil climbs above $95 per barrel
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Stocks tumbled on Monday as oil prices climbed in response to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The Dow Jones [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Anthropic sues Trump administration after clash over AI use
The Anthropic logo displayed on the stage during the company’s Builder Summit in Bengaluru, India, on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (Samyukta Lakshmi/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Artificial-intelligence firm Anthropic sued the Trump administration [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Miley Cyrus sings with Elmo on new episode of ‘Sesame Street’
Miley Cyrus on volume two of reimagined ‘Sesame Street.’ (Zach Hyman/Sesame Workshop) Miley Cyrus knows how to get to Sesame Street. The singer is the special guest for volume two of the reimagined Sesame Street, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Lara Jean, Kitty reunite in ‘XO, Kitty’ season 3 trailer
Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey and Lana Condor as Lara Jean Song Covey in ‘XO, Kitty’ season 3. (Netflix) The Song Covey sisters are back together in the official trailer for season 3 of [Read More…]
Ag News
Illinois farmer finding success feeding small grains to hogs
A fourth generation Illinois farmer is finding success feeding small grains to hogs. Levi Laird, whose wean-to-finish contract operation is based in Jefferson County, says adding a 30% ration of oats to his nursery feeding [Read More…]
Latest News
State Reaches Mayday Health Settlement and Removal of Unlawful Abortion Pill Ads
Attorney General Marty Jackley says South Dakota has settled its lawsuit with Mayday Health, and the New York company has agreed to remove any signs with deceptive and unlawful advertisements of abortion pills in the [Read More…]
ABC National News
Explosives thrown outside NYC mayor’s residence probed as ‘act of ISIS-inspired terrorism’: Officials
A man is arrested after throwing a hand-made smoke grenade at a protest near Gracie Mansion, on March 7, 2026, in New York. (Ryan Murphy/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Two improvised explosive devices brought to [Read More…]