Month: April 2026
Ag News
Rising fertilizer and diesel prices are putting unexpected pressure on cattle producers this spring
Many cattle producers are feeling the pain from the sudden rise in fertilizer prices. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says larger producers likely purchased many of their inputs late last year. “Smaller producers [Read More…]
Ag News
Slaughter cattle market remains competitive
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says the slaughter cattle market continues to bring historically high prices. Tony Hancock says there has been a lot of competition for those cattle at sale [Read More…]
Ag News
Economists worry interest rates could climb due to Middle East conflict
The conflict in the Middle East is likely to impact ag lending. Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says federal spending is ballooning because of the military action. “Longer-term interest rates, [Read More…]
Ag News
AFBF economist says retail egg prices down 57% from 2025
An ag economist says retail egg prices declined in March as the poultry sector works to recover from losses due to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Bernt Nelson with the American Farm Bureau Federation says prices [Read More…]
Ag News
Missouri farmers wait as rains stall fieldwork
A farmer in west-central Missouri says the recent rains are delaying early planting, and while the moisture is needed, it’s heavier than expected. “So far, we’ve had a little more than four inches since the [Read More…]
Latest News
South Dakota Board of Regents Elects New Officers
The South Dakota Board of Regents elected a new slate of officers for the upcoming term. Jeff Partridge of Rapid City was elected as the new Board President, succeeding Tim Rave, who has held the [Read More…]
ABC National News
‘Bob’s Burgers’ star pulled from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor, her security: Police
A burning car is seen following a crash at the Bedford Toll Plaza in Bedford, New Hampshire, March 31, 2026. (New Hampshire State Police) (NEW HAMPSHIRE) — New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her security [Read More…]
ABC National News
4.9 magnitude earthquake rattles Northern California
Earthquake richter scale (Gary S Chapman/Getty Images) (BOULDER CREEK, Calif) — A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Northern California early Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter struck at a depth [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump says he’ll sign order to pay all DHS employees as shutdown continues
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks from the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images) (WASHNGTON) — President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he plans to [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Democratic senators demand answers from Hegseth over reported defense investment inquiry ahead of Iran war
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon, March 31, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. (Win McNamee/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A group of Senate Democrats are demanding more information about Secretary [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
The AI industry is all in for the 2026 midterms with government regulations looming
The Open AI logo, which represents the American-based artificial intelligence (AI) research organization known for releasing the generative chatbot language model AI ChatGPT and initiating the AI spring, is being displayed at the Mobile World [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Warren calls for Education Department to ‘rescind’ student loan transfer to Treasury
Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts and ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, during a hearing in Washington, D.C., March 26, 2026. (Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Stocks tick lower after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ in coming weeks
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, March 31, 2026 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Stocks ticked lower in volatile trading on Thursday after President Donald [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: Netflix teases new ‘Beef’ season 2 trailer and more
Beef season 2 is cooking up something new. Netflix has announced that a new trailer for the upcoming season will arrive Thursday. Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton star in the season, [Read More…]
Ag News
NGFA tracking key ag transportation bills
The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says they are tracking two bills that could have major implications for ag transportation. Mike Seyfert says the current surface transportation authorization expires at the end [Read More…]
Latest News
Public retirees in South Dakota face potential sixth year of less-than-inflation benefit changes
Joshua Haiar-SD Searchlight The officials who manage South Dakota’s public employee retirement system said Wednesday that if current investment trends continue, retirees are likely to see a July 2027 cost-of-living benefit adjustment similar to the [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Local Sports for Thursday, April 2
MITCHELL KERNELS Mitchell Kernel softball team’s season opener is April 7th at Pierre. The home opener will be on April 9th against Aberdeen Central. The Mitchell track and field teams return to competition on Friday, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ star Trinity Bliss teases time jump in potential ‘Avatar’ sequels
Trinity Bliss stars as Tuk Sully in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash.’ (Disney) Trinity Bliss joined the world of Avatar when she was only 7 years old. The 16-year-old actress has spent the better part of her [Read More…]
Ag News
An active pattern continues for many; cooler days ahead for only some of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in parts of the Northeast and from southern Texas to the southern Atlantic Coast. Meanwhile, [Read More…]
ABC National News
Quadruple amputee cornhole champion acted in self-defense in deadly shooting, attorney says
Dayton Webber is seen in this undated booking photo. (Charles County Sheriff’s Office) (LA PLATA, Md.) — An attorney for a quadruple amputee cornhole champion who has been charged with murder says the Maryland man acted in [Read More…]