Month: June 2026
Ag News
USDA’s specialty crop assistance helps some, not all
An economist says USDA’s recently announced assistance program for specialty crop producers helps some producers but fails to help others. Economist Danny Munch with the American Farm Bureau Federation says USDA’s 1.625 billion dollars for [Read More…]
Ag News
Illinois conservation districts wrestling with stagnant, inadequate funding
The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts says the state’s new budget is disappointing. “Unfortunately, we were held level for the third year in a row at $4.5 million [Read More…]
Ag News
Food industry innovator encouraging growth in Michigan food processing
The founder of Chobani says he expects to see more food processing come to West Michigan. Hamdi Ulukaya tells Brownfield, “I think the next company that comes to the area is a fruit processor, the [Read More…]
Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 3, 2026
Jul. corn $4.31 and 1/2, down 9 centsJul. soybeans $11.54, down 11 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $320.80, down $5.40Jul. soybean oil 78.71, up 30 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.87, down 15 and 3/4 centsAug. live [Read More…]
ABC World News
Coast Guard dive team searches for Lynette Hooker in Bahamas
US Coast Guard dive team is shown in Hope Town in the Bahamas as the investigation into the disappearance of Lynette Hooker continues. (ABC) (NEW YORK) — A U.S. Coast Guard dive team is in [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man allegedly had explosive device in his carry-on bag at California airport: TSA
Federal authorities say this explosive device was found at a TSA checkpoint at the Sacramento International Airport on May 30, 2026. (TSA) (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — A man was arrested and faces a federal charge after [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Key takeaways from primaries in LA, Iowa and New Jersey: Wins for incumbents, a loss for Trump
Republican gubernatorial candidate, U.S. Rep Randy Feenstra speaks to guests during a campaign event at the Silo City farm on May 30, 2026, near Sioux Rapids, Iowa. (Scott Olson/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The results [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Healthcare groups sue Trump administration over student loan caps
The Department of Education headquarters, May 28, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Al Drago/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Two physician associate groups have sued the Trump administration over a federal rule limiting student loan borrowing for some [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Higher gas prices fueling pain at the Pentagon
U.S. sailors carry a fuel hose on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, May 24, 2026. (US Navy) (WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon is increasingly strained by a growing list of unplanned [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Comedian Marcello Hernández to host 2026 ESPY Awards
Marcello Hernandez attends the 2025 Night of Too Many Stars at Beacon Theatre on March 31, 2025 in New York City. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images) The 2026 ESPY Awards are almost here and this year, the [Read More…]
ABC World News
Ukrainian drones hit St. Petersburg as key Putin economic forum opens
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy April 23, 2026. (Photo by Byron Smith/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Ukrainian drones hit one of Russia’s largest oil terminals in St. Petersburg overnight into Wednesday morning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, [Read More…]
ABC National News
Hostages released, suspect dead after hours-long standoff at bank: Police
Yellow police tape says “police line do not cross” is set against blurry background. (Sheila Paras/Getty Images) (BAKERSFIELD, Calif) — All hostages have been released, and a suspect is confirmed dead on Wednesday after an [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Top DOJ official deletes post suggesting alternate plan for compensating alleged ‘weaponization’ victims
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies during a House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on June 02, 2026 in Washington, DC. [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
‘Maybe we’ll never take it down’: Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, says it could be permanent
Construction continues on a venue for the upcoming UFC match on the South Lawn of the White House on June 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is floating [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump admin proposes broad new tariffs on top trading partners
Vehicles pass near shipping containers stacked at the Port of Los Angeles on May 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is proposing a broad new set of [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Karen Bass advances in Los Angeles mayoral race as opponent currently remains unclear
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass looks on as she greets customers at Pann’s Restaurant on June 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. With one day to go before the California primary, Los Angeles Mayor Karen [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP-friendly election map
Steps to the United States Supreme Court, Washington DC, America. (joe daniel price/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama Republicans to use a contested 2023 congressional map that a [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Onslaught’ gets official trailer and more
A sequel to War Machine looks to be in the works. Deadline reports that Netflix is moving forward with a second installment with director Patrick Hughes back at the helm. Hughes will produce and co-write [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle producers voicing concerns as data centers compete for land, water resources
There is growing concern that data centers will pose a threat to the future of the ag industry. Virginia cattle producer Rebecca Webert says her state has highest number of facilities in the country and [Read More…]
Ag News
Base acre changes could help strengthen the farm safety net
A crop insurance agent says base acre changes could increase farm program payments this fall. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Jason Williamson with Williamson Crop Insurance says some farmers could have expanded access [Read More…]