Month: July 2026
Ag News
Pivot Bio CEO: rising input costs continue to pressure farmers ahead of 2027 crop decisions
The CEO of Pivot Bio says the reality of volatile input costs continue to weigh on farmers. Chris Abbott tells Brownfield it’s a different situation than previous years. “When you had the Russia and Ukraine [Read More…]
Ag News
New soybean herbicide from Corteva expands options for early season weed management
Corteva Agriscience is introducing a new herbicide available to soybean growers in 2027. Corteva technical field agronomist Ron Geis says Enclosa is a novel pre-plant and preemergence herbicide that controls broadleaf and grass weeds. “If [Read More…]
ABC World News
Ebola deaths surpass 1,500 in DRC as outbreak continues to spread
A health worker takes a woman’s temperature as part of Ebola screening efforts on June 24, 2026, in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo. (Photo by Daniel Buuma/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — More than 1,500 people [Read More…]
ABC National News
Investigators looking into possible Iran connection in Minnesota water system hacks: US officials
In an undated stock photo, a computer hacker is seen typing on a laptop. (STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Federal and state authorities are investigating a series of coordinated cyberattacks at more than 30 water plants in [Read More…]
ABC National News
Father sentenced to 15 years in prison in Georgia high school shooting carried out by teenage son
Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, enters the Barrow County courthouse for his first appearance on Sept. 6, 2024, in Winder, Georgia. (Photo by Brynn Anderson-Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Ben Affleck, Jamie Ding win $1 million for charity on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’
Jamie Ding and Ben Affleck celebrate winning a million dollars on ‘Who Wants To Be a Millionaire.’ (Eric Mccandless/Disney) Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding scored the winning prize on the ABC television show [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
John Legend to play Harry Belafonte in ‘The Road Home’
John Legend attends The Gordon Parks Foundation Awards Dinner and Auction 2026 at Cipriani 42nd Street on May 19, 2026, in New York City. (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for The Gordon Parks Foundation) You may be [Read More…]
Ag News
Tar spot found in multiple counties in Ohio as disease continues to spread
Tar spot has been confirmed in Ohio for the first time this year. Adam Byrne, a technical service manager with FMC, says early season weather patterns created the right environment for disease development. “We know it’s [Read More…]
Ag News
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at CME
Cash dairy prices were mixed Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0125 to $0.6825. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 to $1.5325. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.5325 to $1.54. Cheese barrels were down $0.0050 to $1.5475. One sale was reported at that price. [Read More…]
ABC National News
US economy slowed more than expected as the Iran war took hold
A job seeker fills out an application during the HIRE360 Diversity Hiring Expo on April 28, 2026, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The United States economy slowed more than expected [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump floats temporarily withdrawing Blanche’s AG nomination over GOP holdouts
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) attend a Finance Committee hearing on July 30, 2026, in Washington, DC. Cornyn is withholding support for [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ season 18 trailer and more
We now know when to expect season 2 of Chad Powers. Hulu has announced that the second season of the half-hour comedy series will debut on Sept. 3. Glen Powell stars as the South Georgia [Read More…]
Ag News
Weather differences driving uneven crop prospects
An agronomist says crop conditions have been a mixed bag across the Midwest. Ryan Harbison with AgroLiquid says some of the best corn and soybean fields he’s seen are in southern Illinois. “You get outside of [Read More…]
Ag News
New Soil Health Institute study shows soil health and conservation are improving forage production
New research from the Soil Health Institute could help dairy farmers improve forage quality and overall sustainability on their operations. Dr. Maria Cloutier says Wisconsin farmers using reduced tillage and grazing are seeing more consistent [Read More…]
Ag News
Grains juggling weather, wheat rally and China demand
A commodity broker says he’s keeping a close eye on several grain market factors heading into August. Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says variable weather conditions have been impacting grain prices. “Wide temperatures, hot [Read More…]
Ag News
Very warm to hot weather to cover much of the Nation; a near-seasonal rainfall pattern for most
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for hotter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide, with the Intermountain West having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusual heat. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal rainfall across much of the country [Read More…]
ABC National News
Howard president defends university’s unenrollment decisions, says more than 200 students have been re-enrolled
A sign greets people at the entrance to Howard University on June 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — After gaining national attention for unenrolling more than 500 incoming first-year [Read More…]
ABC National News
Father to be sentenced for murder in Georgia high school shooting carried out by teenage son
Colin Gray, 54, the father of Apalachee High School shooting suspect Colt Gray, 14, enters the Barrow County courthouse for his first appearance, on September 6, 2024, in Winder, Georgia. (Photo by Brynn Anderson-Pool/Getty Images) [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmers aim to stay profitable as farm losses projected to deepen
A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation reveals a projected $32 billion in losses for major row crop producers in 2027. On this episode of Managing for Profit, AFBF’s John Newton talks about [Read More…]
Latest News
Runoff turnout affected by motivation, polling, lack of ‘second choice’ enthusiasm, professor says
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Turnout among Republicans in Tuesday’s runoff election fell by about 20,000 voters compared to the June primary — a drop that a University of South Dakota political science professor said was [Read More…]