Year: 2026
Ag News
Study shows dairy costs remain high
A recent study shows Illinois dairy farms are continuing to have negative economic returns. Bradley Zwilling with the University of Illinois and the Farm Business Farm Management Association tells Brownfield there are some bright spots. [Read More…]
Ag News
FBA signup expected to be simple for farmers
The executive director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says eligible row crop farmers should have an easy time receiving payments from the upcoming $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. William Graff tells Brownfield, [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmer sentiment declines as farmers become more concerned about tariffs and soybean exports
An ag economist says ongoing tariff policy uncertainty has led to a decline in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says producers are still concerned about the loss of soybean market share to China. “Fifty-two percent of respondents said they thought [Read More…]
Ag News
Minnesota Soybean Growers watching DNR Public Waters Inventory update closely
Water regulations in the Land of 10,000 Lakes have the attention of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association. MSGA president Darin Johnson, who farms near Wells, says the Department of Natural Resources is updating the Public [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans, corn, wheat climb, watching world weather, demand
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans continue to watch weather in South America, including chances for better rain coverage in parts of Argentina. Weather in Brazil generally looks favorable in most [Read More…]
Latest News
South Dakota Supreme Court courtroom reopened to the public
Visitors to the State Capitol in Pierre are now able to step inside and view the South Dakota Supreme Court Courtroom. It’s located southeast of the Rotunda on the second floor of the State [Read More…]
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Mitchell woman dies from crash injuries
A 64 year old woman from Mitchell died Monday from injuries sustained during a Saturday morning hit and run crash near Humbolt. The driver of a Chevrolet Traverse was traveling eastbound on I-90 when she [Read More…]
ABC National News
Key legal players in Maduro case include a 92-year-old judge and Julian Assange’s lawyer
Lawyer Barry Pollack speaks during a press conference, June 26, 2024, in Canberra, Australia. (Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — As Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife were arraigned this week on narco-terrorism charges, [Read More…]
ABC National News
DOJ drops assault charges against Georgia election case defendant Harrison Floyd
Defendant Harrison Floyd attends a hearing in the case of the State of Georgia v. Donald John Trump, February 13, 2024 at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta. (Alyssa Pointer-Pool/Getty Images) (MARYLAND) — Federal prosecutors [Read More…]
ABC National News
Uvalde officer trial: Judge denies defense motion for mistrial
A memorial dedicated to the 19 children and two adults murdered on May 24,2022 during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School is seen on January 05, 2026 in Uvalde, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (CORPUS [Read More…]
ABC National News
Minneapolis Mayor Frey disputes DHS claims in lead-up to deadly ICE-involved shooting
Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey speaks with a constituent at a campaign event on October 26, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) (MINNEAPOLIS) — An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fatally shot a woman in [Read More…]
ABC Health News
RFK Jr. releases new dietary guidelines with emphasis on protein and full-fat dairy, less processed foods
The new food pyramid released by the Department of Health & Human Services, Jan. 7, 2026. (HHS) (WASHINGTON) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new federal dietary guidelines on Wednesday, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Netflix shares slate of TV shows, films coming in 2026
Louis Partridge and Millie Bobby Brown in ‘Enola Holmes 3.’ (Netflix) Netflix has revealed its upcoming 2026 slate. The streaming service has announced new release dates and first-look photos for the shows and films coming [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
2026 Actor Awards: the nominees
The Actor statue is seen during the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards media preview and menu reveal at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on Feb. 20, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images) [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Beef’ season 2 gets premiere date at Netflix
Oscar Isaac attends the 35th Gotham Film Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on Dec. 1, 2025, in New York City. (Dia Dipasupil/WireImage via Getty Images) Netflix has cooked up a premiere date for Beef season [Read More…]
Ag News
Ethanol exports remain a strong demand driver, economist says
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the outlook for U.S. ethanol exports is strong. “We’ve seen good, solid growth over the last few years,” RFA’s Scott Richman said. Richman says the U.S. [Read More…]
Ag News
ALCIVIA Cooperative names new President & CEO
ALCIVIA Cooperative has a new President and Chief Executive Officer. The co-op’s board of directors appointed Rodney Balvitsch (BALL’ vich) to lead the organization. Balvitsch joined ALCIVIA in 2020 as Chief Operating Officer and has [Read More…]
Ag News
Weed control lessons from 2025 shaping 2026 strategies
A field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension says it isn’t too early to start thinking about weed management for the upcoming growing season. Meaghan Anderson says growers learned some lessons in 2025. “We continued [Read More…]
Ag News
Potential changes to January supply and demand report could impact 2026 balance sheets
An ag economist at Purdue University says potential changes to the January supply and demand report could impact the balance sheet for farmers in 2026. Michael Langemeier says the USDA is expected to adjust corn [Read More…]
Ag News
Good start to the year for broiler sets, placements
Broiler sets and placements started 2026 moving at a faster pace than 2025. The USDA says 252.508 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 389,000 on the week and 1% on the year, with [Read More…]