Month: May 2026
Ag News
Increasing number of dust storms causing concern
A central Illinois farmer says he’s concerned about the growing number of dust storms plaguing the Midwest. Jim Reed, who grows corn and soybeans in Piatt County, tells Brownfield… “There have been so many dust [Read More…]
Ag News
Delayed farm program details leave farmers guessing on ARC, PLC
An economist says the slow release of farm program details and lack of a new farm bill have producers wondering what ARC and PLC will eventually look like. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin [Read More…]
ABC National News
Sinkhole shuts down runway at LaGuardia International Airport
Crews repair a sinkhole at LaGuardia International Airport in Queens, New York, May 20, 2026. (WABC) (NEW YORK) — A sinkhole has shut down one of the runways at LaGuardia International Airport in New York [Read More…]
ABC National News
DOJ charges prosecutor with attempting to steal report on Trump’s classified docs case
FBI photograph of redacted documents and classified cover sheets recovered from a container stored in former U.S. president Donald Trump’s Florida estate that was included in a U.S. Department of Justice filing, Aug. 30, 2022. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Water supplies along Colorado River basin in peril, experts say
The Colorado River, located two miles from the entrance of Arches National Park, is viewed on October 3, 2023 near Moab, Utah. (George Rose/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The Colorado River basin and its two [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
DOJ charges Raul Castro with murder for 1996 plane shootdown
Former Cuban President Raul Castro speaks during the National Assembly at Convention Palace on April 19, 2018 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini-Pool/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department on Wednesday charged former Cuban [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
James Lafferty says he’ll do ‘Dancing with the Stars’ under one condition: ‘I’m down’
James Lafferty visits the Empire State Building on May 13, 2026, in New York City. (John Nacion/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust) James Lafferty is open to competing on Dancing with the Stars. That [Read More…]
Ag News
Alfalfa weevils prompt calls for diligent scouting, management
A forage specialist says he’s concerned about alfalfa weevil pressure across parts of the Midwest. “Alfalfa weevil is probably one of the most income-limiting pest that we have in our alfalfa crop,” said Jeff Jackson [Read More…]
Ag News
RFA optimistic on Senate path for E15 legislation
The president of the Renewable Fuels Association is hopeful having E15 as a standalone bill in the Senate helps its chances of success. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield. “We actually think that provides some good opportunity [Read More…]
Ag News
Conservation practices help protect Minnesota waterways
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says conservation management practices are becoming more common among producers. Gary Wertish says there’s a big focus on water quality through practices like planting cover crops and reducing [Read More…]
Ag News
NFU president warns high fertilizer prices may persist
The president of the National Farmers Union says he’s concerned that high fertilizer prices could be sticking around for an extended period of time. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “The fact is that some folks hadn’t [Read More…]
Ag News
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs renew calls for farm aid
A Minnesota farmer says another round of federal financial assistance is needed in agriculture. Nathan Serbus grows corn, soybeans, and sweet corn in Renville County and was recently asked by Brownfield if the USDA should [Read More…]
ABC World News
Xi, Putin condemn ‘treacherous’ strikes, urge US to end Iran war
Russian President Vladimir Putin walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 20, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov – China Pool/Getty [Read More…]
ABC National News
2 officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to stop Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund
President Donald Trumps supporters gather outside the Capitol building in Washington D.C. on January 06, 2021. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol in 2021 [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Barney Frank, former Massachusetts congressman and gay rights advocate, dies at 86
Committee chairman Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) speaks during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill February 24, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Barney Frank, the outspoken former [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Justice Department expected to announce charges against Raul Castro
Former Cuban President Raul Castro speaks during the National Assembly at Convention Palace on April 19, 2018 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Alexandre Meneghini-Pool/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department is expected to announce charges [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump helps oust Massie and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Rep. Thomas Massie speaks with supporters after his concession speech on May 19, 2026 in Hebron, Kentucky. Massie, who has served Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District since 2012, conceded his loss after the most expensive US [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘The Agency’ season 2 trailer and more
The Agency season 2 has its first trailer and premiere date. Paramount+ has announced that the second season of the spy thriller series will debut on June 21. All 10 of the new episodes will [Read More…]
Ag News
Rural Graduation Season in the Heartland: Bonfires, Community Traditions, and Celebrating the Class of 2026
‘Tis the season for high school and college graduations! Rural communities across the Heartland are celebrating the young men and women who walk across stages in school gymnasiums, football fields, and community auditoriums to receive [Read More…]
Ag News
Bayer and bp increasing access to biofuels for farmers
Bayer and bp are teaming up to increase access to the biofuels market for farmers. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Chad Bilby, biofuel crops innovation and commercial lead at Bayer, says the collaboration [Read More…]