Month: August 2026

A U.S. senator from Nebraska says bipartisan support has positioned nationwide, year-round E15 to advance through the Senate farm bill. Deb Fischer tells Brownfield “That is just huge to be able to get this close [Read More…]

Ag News

Cotton growers seek financial assistance, Buy American Cotton Act in Senate budget package

August 5, 2026 Travis Kriens

The U.S. cotton industry is asking the chairman of the U.S. Senate Budget Committee to include financial assistance for cotton farmers in its budget reconciliation framework. In a letter to Ron Johnson, the National Cotton [Read More…]

Mitchell Salvation Army seeks community’s help to restock frozen meal supply

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Mitchell Area United Way is urging community members to help replenish the Mitchell Salvation Army’s critically low inventory of frozen meals. The organization is seeking donations of frozen entrees, side dishes [Read More…]

Three people sustain minor injuries in a fire at Oahe Dam Powerhouse

Three people received minor injuries when a small fire started while contractors were working inside the Oahe Dam Powerhouse north of Pierre and Fort Pierre Wednesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the U.S. Army Corps of [Read More…]

‘Gilmore Girls’ documentary in production for HBO Max

Lauren Graham and Scott Patterson appear in ‘Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.’ (Saeed Adyani/Netflix) Where you lead, this new documentary will follow. A new documentary about Gilmore Girls is headed to HBO Max. [Read More…]

Martin Lawrence returns in first look at ‘Martin’ spinoff

Martin Lawrence and Tommy Davidson star as Varnell Hill in episode 1 of season 1 of ‘The Varnell Hill Show.’ (Paramount+) Martin Lawrence is back in the first look at a brand-new Martin spinoff. Paramount+ [Read More…]

Richard Madden to star in medical action-thriller series ‘Trauma’ for Paramount+

Richard Madden attends the Los Angeles red carpet and fan screening for Prime Video’s ‘Citadel’ on April 25, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Leon Bennett/Getty Images) Richard Madden will star in a new medical action-thriller [Read More…]

Ag News

Boozman says farm bill updates respond to state, stakeholder concerns

U.S. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman says there have been updates made to the draft text of the farm bill that’s scheduled to be marked up on Thursday. Two updates have been made “as [Read More…]

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Livestock entries on track for Missouri State Fair, officials say

Missouri State Fair Director Jason Moore says livestock entries for the Missouri State Fair look promising ahead of the 10-day event. “We’re right on track, if not up in a few different areas.We’re so excited [Read More…]

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Ag economist: China’s soybean buying encouraging, not unusual

China has continued its purchases of U.S. soybeans as the new crop marketing year gets closer, and an ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says it’s encouraging, but not unusual. Ben Brown tells Brownfield [Read More…]

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Fordyce: USDA takes steps to help farmers manage tight margins

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says the agency is taking steps to help producers manage financial challenges. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield the department recently announced changes to crop insurance to help [Read More…]

Ag News

Soybeans, corn see another round of weather pressure

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is monitoring near-term weather, including seasonal temperatures and rain in some areas. Contracts did finish towards the middle of the day’s session, which might be [Read More…]

Pickup versus train fatal crash

A 16 year old man from Highmore died early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle versus train crash near Wessington. The South Dakota Department of Public Safety reported at 1:44 am, a Rapid City, Pierre, and [Read More…]

2 New Jersey municipal water systems targeted in cyberattacks

A water tower is illuminated at dusk, Sept. 17, 2016, in Seaside Park, New Jersey. (Mark Makela/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Two municipal water systems in New Jersey were targeted in cyberattacks in the last [Read More…]

ABC National News

Former Olympian David Hearn’s attorneys want Reflecting Pool vandalism case permanently dismissed

(WASHINGTON) — Attorneys for David Hearn, who was alleged to have vandalized the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, filed a motion in D.C. Superior Court, citing “exceptional facts and circumstances” to have the indictment against him [Read More…]

Perez Hilton taken to hospital after appearing to harm himself on livestream: Sheriff’s office

Perez Hilton attends the grand opening of Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar at Caesars Palace on Jan. 10, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was transported to a Miami area [Read More…]

Ag News

Finstad: farm bill must include Prop 12 language and year-round E15

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is pushing for a farm bill that addresses Proposition 12 and includes year-round nationwide E15. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says when it comes to passing a farm [Read More…]

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Cattle inspections will be key when live imports from Mexico resume

Monitoring cattle for signs in infestations remains a priority as the industry continues to navigate New World screwworm. Tucson, Arizona feedyard owner Barbara Jackson says when live cattle imports from Mexico resume, cattle will be [Read More…]

A special pre-rally tradition continues in Sturgis

What’s become an annual ritual before the hustle and bustle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally hit the road Wednesday morning. The City of Sturgis hosts the Police Chief’s Ride every year on the Wednesday before [Read More…]

Black Hills highway project pits safety against scenery as public comments pour in