Year: 2026
Ag News
MSU research targets profitability and growth in controlled environment agriculture
Michigan State University researchers are developing more financial resources to help controlled environment growers succeed. Horticulture economics doctoral student Megan Burritt tells Brownfield, “Everybody is considering, as you’re trying to grow your agricultural commodity entity, [Read More…]
Ag News
Phosphate fertilizer prices expected to stay high in 2026 as China export limits persist
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says the price of phosphate fertilizer isn’t likely to fall much in 2026. Josh Linville says China’s restriction of phosphate exports continues to hurt global supplies. [Read More…]
Ag News
Benavidez named USDA Chief Economist
The USDA has a new chief economist. Dr. Justin Benavidez has been selected to replace the retiring Dr. Seth Meyer. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says Benavidez brings strong policy experience, deep roots in production agriculture, [Read More…]
ABC National News
Uvalde officer was told location of gunman but he failed to act, prosecutors say
Flowers and photographs are seen at a memorial dedicated to the victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on June 3, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. Alex Wong/Getty Images (CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) — Former Uvalde, [Read More…]
ABC National News
Milwaukee judge convicted of obstructing federal immigration agents resigns
The Milwaukee County Courthouse in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, on Friday, April 25, 2025. Jamie Kelter Davis/Bloomberg via Getty Images (MILWAUKEE) — Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan, who was convicted last month of obstructing federal immigration agents [Read More…]
ABC National News
‘Absolutely not’: Kelly says he wouldn’t change troop message or ‘back down’ after censure
Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat of Arizona, and his wife, former Rep. Gabby Giffords, appear on ABC News’ “Good Morning America,” Jan. 6, 2026. ABC News (NEW YORK) — Sen. Mark Kelly said he would [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at 65
Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference at the Capitol Hill Club on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — California Republican Rep. Doug [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
HHS freezes $10 billion in child care funding for 5 Democratic states, alleging fraudulent programs
A sign is displayed outside of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) headquarters at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building on June 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Carter/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Flu activity in US could continue to rise for weeks, top CDC epidemiologist says
STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Flu activity could continue to increase in the U.S. over the next few weeks, according to a top flu epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “There’s [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen represent the X-Men in new ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ teaser trailer
The logo for ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ (Marvel) The X-Men take center stage in the new teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. Marvel released the third teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday on Tuesday, and it stars Patrick Stewart [Read More…]
Ag News
Tractor Supply, National 4-H celebrate Paper Clover campaign raising $25 million
A fifteen-year partnership with the National 4-H Council and Tractor Supply Company has raised more than $25 million to support local 4-H programs nationwide. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the National 4-H Council, says the [Read More…]
Ag News
Glufosinate-resistant waterhemp discovery doesn’t surprise agronomist
An extension agronomist says the discovery of glufosinate-resistant waterhemp in the U.S. didn’t come as a surprise. Meaghan Anderson is with Iowa State University and says, “I think we all know that we’ve been on [Read More…]
Ag News
Iowa farmer says corn yields surprised in 2025
A southwest Iowa farmer is reflecting on what he calls a good 2025 crop year. Mark Peterson tells Brownfield corn yields were a pleasant surprise. “We had another very successful crop year in my mind,” [Read More…]
Ag News
Limited pasture pushes Minnesota cattle operation to dry-lot strategy
A southwest Minnesota cattle producer says pastureland is difficult to acquire. Ryan Vos and his family operate a 2,000 head feedlot near Hadley. “We are in cropland, it’s funny because pastureland is so non-existent down [Read More…]
Ag News
Farm safety net changes could lead to higher ARC and PLC payments for farmers this year
The vice president of farm services with NAU Country Insurance says changes to the farm safety net program likely mean more payments coming to farmers later this year. Rich Morrison says the One Big Beautiful [Read More…]
ABC National News
New video released of person of interest in mysterious murders of dentist, wife
Columbus police released video footage of a person of interest walking in an alley near the the Tepes’ house in the early hours of Dec. 30, 2025. (Columbus Police Department) (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — Police have [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ renewed for fifth, final season and more
Mayor of Kingstown has been renewed for a fifth and final season on Paramount+. The series, which stars Jeremy Renner and Edie Falco, was co-created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon. The fourth season of [Read More…]
Ag News
A rather mild, generally tranquil early-January weather for most across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, snow in portions of the Great Lakes region—mainly from Minnesota to Michigan—is causing travel disruptions and increasing livestock stress. In contrast, mild, dry weather covers the southern tier of the Corn [Read More…]
Ag News
Rice, cotton prices stay under pressure
A market analyst says the rice and cotton markets remain under pressure as the New Year begins and it could stay that way awhile. Jamie Wilkerson with RCM Ag Services is based in southeast Arkansas. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Epstein files: 2 million records in various stages of review, DOJ says
Jeffrey Epstein is seen on the images released on December 19, 2025 by the US Department of State. (US Justice Department/Anadolu via Getty Images) (CHICAGO) — The Department of Justice said in a new court [Read More…]