Year: 2026
Ag News
North Iowa farmer: ‘there’s not a lot on the table’ to improve margins
A north Iowa grain farmer suggests there are few if any pathways to profitability this year. Caleb Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme and was recently asked by Brownfield what he might do to [Read More…]
Ag News
Domestic biofuels production fueling soybean demand
The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association says there’s been a major shift in the final destination for most U.S. grown soybeans. Devin Mogler tells Brownfield, “Three or four years ago, we [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans, corn mixed ahead of upcoming USDA numbers
Soybeans were mixed, ending the week with gains. Near-term crop weather features rain in some areas ahead of a heat dome across much of the region. That’s expected to be more of an issue for [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle futures sharply lower, hog futures mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday drop in boxed beef, with traders waiting for widespread direct business. August live was down $1.40 at $245.82 and [Read More…]
Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 26, 2026
Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, down 2 centsJul. soybeans $11.26 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $307.00, down $1.20Jul. soybean oil 71.30, up 49 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.78 and 1/4, down 12 [Read More…]
ABC World News
Small plane crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper
China’s national flag flutters in the wind next to the CITIC tower on May 12, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Maxim Shemetov Pool/Getty Images) (BEIJING) — A small aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper before falling [Read More…]
ABC National News
Comer says he’s subpoenaed Leon Black after his refusal to answer some Epstein questions
Leon Black, chairman and chief executive officer of Apollo Global Management LLC, attends the annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., April 27, 2015. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — House [Read More…]
ABC National News
Judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire suspect’s federal trial
Jonathan Rinderknecht is seen in a photo released by the Department of Justice. (Department of Justice) (LOS ANGELES) — The judge declared a mistrial Friday in the federal trial of the man accused of starting [Read More…]
Ag News
Romanski: renewing USMCA is vital for Wisconsin agriculture
Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary wants to see the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement renewed. Randy Romanski with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says Canada and Mexico are by far the top two markets [Read More…]
Ag News
Trump funding request includes call for hemp fix
The general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable says President Trump has sent a direct message to Congress regarding the future of hemp. Jonathan Miller tells Brownfield, “As part of a request to get supplemental [Read More…]
Latest News
Jackley defends state law banning advertising of abortion drugs in South Dakota
Attorney General Marty Jackley was in Federal Court earlier this week, defending a new state law banning the advertisement of abortion drugs in the South Dakota. A 1st Amendment suit was brought by May Day [Read More…]
ABC National News
John Bolton pleads guilty to 1 count of mishandling classified information
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former National Security Advisor John Bolton arrive for a plea deal hearing at U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on June 26, 2026 in Greenbelt, [Read More…]
ABC National News
Billionaire Leon Black tells Oversight panel his payments to Jeffrey Epstein were for ‘bona fide advice’
Leon Black, chairman and chief executive officer of Apollo Global Management LLC, attends the annual Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif., April 27, 2015. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Appearing [Read More…]
Latest News
Artist from Pierre a national semi-finalist
A woman from Pierre has made it to the semifinals of a national art competition. Arielle Kiepke says she now has until Thursday to get her into the finals of the Johnny Depp presents “The [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: François Arnaud to make Broadway debut and more
Disney+ has given a pilot order to a series based on the 2006 film Aquamarine. Deadline reports the project will be for both Disney+ and Disney Channel and will star one of the original film’s [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘The Bear’ stars talk final season: ‘There’s more struggle, there’s more urgency’
Jeremy Allen White as Carmy in ‘The Bear.’ (FX) The Bear is taking its last reservations. All eight episodes of the Emmy-winning drama’s fifth and final season are now streaming on Hulu. The season takes [Read More…]
Ag News
Now’s the time to reevaluate crop budgets
An agriculture lender says ongoing volatility makes reviewing crop budgets more important than ever. Barry Benson with First National Bank of Omaha says some producers may not have taken advantage of higher commodity prices earlier [Read More…]
Ag News
Wisconsin added to growing list of red crown rot cases
Red Crown Rot has officially been confirmed in Wisconsin, and an Extension field crops pathologist is encouraging farmers to increase scouting efforts this season. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin–Madison tells Brownfield the disease was [Read More…]
Ag News
Scattered rains across the Heartland, centered on the Corn Belt; temperatures near seasonal levels for most
Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers accompany near- or below-normal temperatures. Friday’s Midwestern high temperatures will remain below 80°F, except across the southern tier of the Corn Belt. With soil moisture shortages mostly limited to [Read More…]
Latest News
Anderson explains how the recount of votes in Sioux Falls mayoral election would work
History is in the making in the race for Mayor of Sioux Falls. Just two votes separate leader Christine Erickson from Jamie Smith. Once the vote is certified, Jamie Smith is expected to request a [Read More…]