Year: 2026
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…]
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…]
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…]
‘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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during operations in Minneapolis: DHS
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…]
Nick Reiner’s defense attorney withdraws from case
Nick Reiner attends AOL Build Speaker Series at AOL Studios In New York on May 4, 2016 in New York City. (Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic) (LOS ANGELES) — Nick Reiner did not enter plea when he returned [Read More…]
Energy Secretary Wright details plans for US control of Venezuelan oil
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on October 06, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Trump [Read More…]
Uvalde officer’s trial could be in jeopardy after issues with key witness testimony
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…]
Judge orders DOJ to explain why Lindsey Halligan is still using the title of US attorney
Lindsey Halligan, holds ceremonial proclamations to be signed by US President Donald Trump, not pictured, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Al Drago/Bloomberg via [Read More…]
White House releases new dietary guidelines encouraging Americans to limit highly processed foods
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on December 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration announced new federal dietary guidelines [Read More…]
‘Heated Rivalry,’ ‘Stranger Things’ among 2026 GLAAD Media Awards nominees
Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams in ‘Heated Rivalry.’ (Sabrina Lantos/HBO Max) The nominees for the 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards have arrived. The award show, which honors fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ+ [Read More…]
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman outline parenting plan as divorce becomes final
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman at the 2025 ACM Awards. (Taylor Hill/WireImage) The divorce of Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman is now final, after court documents were filed on Tuesday. In documents obtained by ABC [Read More…]
Iowa farmer adjusts nitrogen strategy amid high input costs
The prospect of low commodity prices and high input costs has farmers like Mark Mueller considering crop fertility changes. The eastern Iowa corn and soybean grower says he recently purchased anhydrous ammonia for spring application. [Read More…]
Soil moisture a concern for Iowa
Snow during the early part of December didn’t have much of an impact on ag in Iowa. The USDA says that while most of Iowa saw measurable snowfall last month, except for the southeastern district, [Read More…]
Cool, dry end to 2025 for Indiana
Indiana was cool and dry during much of December. The USDA says the average statewide temperature for Indiana was a couple of degrees below normal, while precipitation fell more than an inch below most years. [Read More…]