Month: May 2026
Ag lender advises “defense” mindset as farmers watch costs
An ag lender in northwest Missouri says farmers might consider a shift in farming strategy as it becomes more challenging to balance expenses with uncertain commodity prices. “Deciding to farm for return-on-investment versus farm for [Read More…]
Rep. Hinson presses for E15 vote as fuel prices surge
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says it’s time for Congress to pass year-round E15 legislation once and for all. “Our producers have waited long enough. It is time to make sure we deliver the certainty they [Read More…]
Rep. Craig says aging farm population is ‘a real problem’ for agriculture
A U.S. Representative from Minnesota says current challenges are making it harder for the next generation to get started in farming and ranching. “I’m very worried about young and beginning farmers right now,” Democrat Angie [Read More…]
Grassley welcomes federal scrutiny of meat processing industry
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s encouraged by steps taken by the Trump administration to investigate competition in the meat processing industry. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield getting to the bottom of potential antitrust violations [Read More…]
DOJ seeks to denaturalize former diplomat convicted of spying for Cuba
he Department of Justice (DOJ) seal on the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) building in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Justice [Read More…]
CDC researcher accused of stealing over $1 million in grant funding extradited to US
Poul Thorsen was extradited Thursday from Germany with U.S. Air Marshals, according to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General. (Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General) (NEW [Read More…]
Visual investigation: Scores of online resellers are using AI to fool customers by pretending to be mom-and-pop stores
A smartphone screen displays a folder containing AI applications Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, Copilot, and DeepSeek. . (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Visual investigation: Scores of online resellers are [Read More…]
Pentagon begins release of decades of unresolved UFO files
The Pentagon, heaquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense, is seen from the air on February 8, 2025, in Washington, DC. (J. David Ake/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon on Friday began to release declassified [Read More…]
Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democrats’ redistricting measure
(WASHINGTON) — The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday overturned the state’s redistricting ballot measure, delivering a major setback to Democrats who hoped the new map would allow them to flip up to four congressional seats. [Read More…]
What to watch for in high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — When President [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 5/7/26
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCavaliers 97, Pistons 107Lakers 107, Thunder 125 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLRangers 2, Yankees 9Twins 5, Nationals 7Guardians 8, Royals 5Reds 3, Cubs 8Mets [Read More…]
Jobs report showed hiring slowed, but exceeded expectations
Job interview (filadendron/Getty) (NEW YORK) — Hiring slowed in April as a rise in fuel prices hammered shoppers weeks into the war with Iran, U.S. government data on Friday showed. The U.S. added 115,000 jobs [Read More…]
Positive outlook for pork industry, despite challenges
The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says morale is high in the industry despite some challenges this spring. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, tells Brownfield, “Our number [Read More…]
SDSU Stuns St. Thomas to Advance in Summit League Tournament
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The six-seed South Dakota State softball team defeated second-seed, and host St. Thomas, by a 7-5 score Thursday in The Summit League Championship. The victory at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium advanced the Jackrabbits [Read More…]
Farmer hopes for important updates in USMCA review
A Wisconsin dairy farmer is hoping this summer’s review of the USMCA trade deal will take care of the loopholes that allow unintended trade problems. Amber Horn-Leiterman tells Brownfield that USMCA is, overall, a good [Read More…]
Craig: farm bill coalition at risk
The ranking member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the damage to the farm bill coalition in Congress could have lasting impacts on future farm bills. Angie Craig says separating parts of a five-year, [Read More…]
Operation Prairie Thunder Conducts 13th Enforcement Operation in Mitchell
Operation Prairie Thunder continued its community-based enforcement efforts last week with its 13th saturation patrol operation in Mitchell. The operation, conducted April 30 and May 1, brought together the South Dakota Highway Patrol and local, [Read More…]
$5 Million in Grants Now Available to Support PPE Purchases for SD Volunteer Firefighters
PIERRE, S.D. – Volunteer firefighters across South Dakota face danger every time they respond to an emergency, and ensuring they have the proper gear is essential to their safety and effectiveness. Legislation passed during the 2026 [Read More…]
Report details wide disparity between Native American and white health in South Dakota
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight The health disparity between Native American and white South Dakotans is among the largest racial or ethnic health gaps in the nation, according to a new report from a foundation that [Read More…]
Former sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade convicted of reckless homicide in shooting of Casey Goodson
In this July 31, 2021, file photo, a Black Lives Matter activist holds a picture of Casey Goodson Jr. during a march and rally, in Columbus, Ohio. (Sopa Images via LightRocket via Getty Images, FILE) [Read More…]
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