Year: 2026
Latest News
South Dakota House of Representatives advances food stamp soda ban
Makenzie Huber/South Dakota Searchlight Lawmakers in the South Dakota House of Representatives endorsed a bill Wednesday barring the purchase of soft drinks with benefits from a food assistance program. The House voted 58-11 in favor [Read More…]
ABC National News
Worsening snow drought in the West will have cascading impacts, experts say
Boats descend lower into a desert canyon at Antelope Point Marina, requiring construction of alternative boat ramps, as Lake Powell continues to shrink on September 3, 2022, near Page, Arizona. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images) [Read More…]
Latest News
State of the Schools
The Annual State of the Schools luncheon offered an update on several levels of education in Mitchell. Mitchell School Superintendent Joe Childs led off the program with a few words regarding the new high school. [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Congress secures long-term funding for the World Trade Center Health Program
In this May 13, 2025, file photo, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks at a press conference on the World Trade Center Health Program at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Congress [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Bitcoin plunges to lowest level since October 2024
Bitcoin signage on the exhibition floor during the Plan B Forum Bitcoin conference in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The conference brings together world leaders, technologists, and entrepreneurs to discuss nation-state [Read More…]
ABC Business News
EEOC alleges anti-white discrimination at Nike, seeks court enforcement of subpoena
A Nike logo is seen at the Nike flagship store, Dec. 20, 2019, in New York. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The federal agency that investigates workplace discrimination is seeking court enforcement of a subpoena [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle futures drop ahead of widespread direct trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday decline in boxed beef and traders waiting for direct business to get underway. There was additional pressure from the news during [Read More…]
Ag News
E15 supporters urge Congress to finish the job on year-round sales
Ethanol advocates say a federal solution for year-round sales of E15 is long overdue. Nick Bowdish, president and CEO of southwest Iowa-based Elite Octane, says the debate over a permanent fix has stretched on for [Read More…]
Ag News
New USDA farm income report highlights financial challenges
An ag economist says USDA’s new farm income report highlights how hard it is for farmers and ranchers to keep producing. Danny Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation says this is the first net farm [Read More…]
Ag News
Biofuels industry eyes 2026 recovery as E15, RVO decisions loom
A biofuels supporter says 2026 could be a rebound year for the industry. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says the entire biofuels sector is searching for momentum. “If we look [Read More…]
Ag News
Early February market rally an unexpected gift for farmers
An unexpected gift. “This has been quite a gift, quite an opportunity for farmers.” Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing, says this week’s announcement of China potentially purchasing even more U.S. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Freight train carrying flammable liquids derails in Connecticut, prompting shelter in place: Officials
In this photo released by the Norwich Fire Department, a train derailment is shown in Mansfield, Conn., on Feb. 5, 2026. (Norwich Fire Department) (MANSFIELD, Calif.) — A freight train carrying flammable liquids derailed in [Read More…]
ABC National News
Car crashes into LA grocery store; 3 dead, several hurt: Officials
In this screen grab from a video, first responders are shown at the scene after a car crashed into a market in Los Angeles, on Feb. 5, 2026. (KABC) (LOS ANGELES) — At least three [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Steve Carrell comedy ‘Rooster’ gets release date, official trailer
Steve Carell in season 1 of ‘Rooster.’ (HBO Max) Steve Carrell makes his return to TV comedy in the Rooster official trailer. HBO Max has released the trailer and release date for the new original [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Super Bowl halftime show star Bad Bunny says ‘the world is gonna be happy this Sunday’
Bad Bunny appears on stage during the Super Bowl LX Pregame & Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Press Conference on Feb. 5, 2026, in San Francisco (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation) During [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Sean Baker, Michelle Yeoh’s short film to premiere at Berlin Film Festival
Michelle Yeoh attends the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on Feb. 23, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Academy Award winners Sean Baker and Michelle Yeoh [Read More…]
Ag News
Morning glory, Johnson grass resurfacing as weed concerns for farmers
A weed management specialist says some species that haven’t been an issue are starting to cause problems for growers. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson tells Brownfield morning glory is one. “Johnson grass (is [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans see follow through buying linked to China demand talk
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was another round of support from talk that China might buy more U.S. soybeans this marketing year. However, there aren’t many details available, Brazil has a [Read More…]
Ag News
Inside D.C. – insurance changes make 2026 a pivotal year for risk management
The Vice President of Farm Services with NAU Country Insurance says recent changes to crop insurance coverage will make this a pivotal year for risk management. Rich Morrison tells Brownfield one of the more popular [Read More…]
Ag News
Unpriced corn still in bins across Southern Corn Belt
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers across the Corn Belt are still trying to figure out how they will market old crop grain. Ben Brown says there’s still lots of unpriced [Read More…]