Year: 2026

Ethanol supporters say the current push for year-round E15 might be the best chance in years to settle the issue permanently. “I think it’s going to take leadership from President Trump to do that.” Nebraska [Read More…]

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OMB review complete, 45Z tax credit guidance could be imminent

Further guidance on the 45Z tax credit could come early this summer. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says the White House Office of Management and Budget has indicated more details on clean fuel [Read More…]

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Phosphate prices expected to remain elevated in 2026

Phosphate fertilizer prices are not expected to come down in 2026. Samuel Taylor, senior farm inputs analyst with Rabobank, says the Trump administration’s tariffs are keeping phosphate prices elevated. “From about Liberation Day onwards, you [Read More…]

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Iowa Cattlemen’s Association pushes for farm bill with strong conservation, grazing provisions

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association would like to Congress to pass a new farm bill as soon as possible. ICA director of government relations Kelli Klink says the Conservation Title was not included in the One [Read More…]

Potential nor’easter headed to East Coast this weekend: Latest forecast

Ice chunks float in the Hudson River in front of the skyline of midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building in New York City as seen from Hoboken, New Jersey, Jan. 26, 2026. (Gary Hershorn/ABC [Read More…]

Inside the ‘ghost student’ scam that uses identity theft to steal college loans and financial aid

ABC News (NEW YORK) — Murat Mayor has no need for an associate’s degree. The 58-year-old business analyst already has a Ph.D. But when he and his son, a high school senior, attempted last fall [Read More…]

Trump hints at ‘more relaxed’ federal tactics in Minnesota after shootings

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (Photographer: Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via [Read More…]

‘Night owl’ lifestyle may bring higher risk of heart disease: Study

In this photo illustration a girl looks at the screen of her smartphone on April 16, 2021 in Bonn, Germany. (Ute Grabowsky/Photothek via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — So-called “night owls” may face a higher [Read More…]

‘A very distressing thing to witness’: Experts explain psychological impact of seeing Minneapolis shootings

Demonstrators participate in a rally and march during an “ICE Out” day of protest on January 23, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Community leaders, faith leaders and labor unions have urged Minnesotans to participate in what [Read More…]

Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady, defying Trump

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve on December 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — The [Read More…]

In brief: ‘Shrinking’ renewed for season 4 and more

Apple TV is sticking with Shrinking. The comedy series starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford has scored an early season 4 renewal ahead of its season 3 debut on Wednesday. New episodes of Shrinking season [Read More…]

Jason Segel shares the advice his ‘Shrinking’ co-star Harrison Ford gave him

Jason Segel and Harrison Ford in season 3 of ‘Shrinking.’ (Apple TV) Jason Segel is back as the grieving therapist Jimmy in season 3 of Shrinking. Harrison Ford once again co-stars as Jimmy’s colleague Dr. [Read More…]

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Fungicide Planning and Management

In this episode of Managing for Profit, learn about the importance of fungicide planning and management. Indiana-based Channel Technical Agronomist Brian Denning discusses how fungicide applications can be part of a broader disease management strategy. [Read More…]

Wednesday Sports: January 28, 2026

WEDNESDAY SPORTS, JANUARY 28, 2026 MITCHELL KERNELS — Mitchell Kernels girls basketball won its seventh game in a row on Tuesday night defeating Huron 56-37 at the Pentagon in Sioux Falls. The Kernels were 11-of-27 [Read More…]

No. 5 Nebraska’s run of 24 wins in a row is over after narrow loss to No. 3 Michigan

Major college basketball’s longest winning streak ended at 24 games Tuesday night with No. 5 Nebraska’s 75-72 loss at No. 3 Michigan. “To beat Michigan, you have to play almost perfect and we had a lapse at [Read More…]

Bills promote offensive coordinator Joe Brady to take over as head coach

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills stayed in-house by promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady as their new head coach on Tuesday, in a move that provides continuity to a Josh Allen-led perennial winner [Read More…]

Bill Belichick’s snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame is harshly criticized by voters, NFL fans

Bill Belichick won six Lombardi Trophies as a head coach with the Patriots, two as an assistant with the Giants and has more Super Bowl rings than anyone in NFL history. Yet, somehow he’s not [Read More…]

Eminent domain restrictions advance to SD Senate for possible inclusion on November ballot

Meghan O’Brien/South Dakota Searchlight PIERRE — A measure that would ask South Dakota voters to restrict eminent domain in a state constitutional amendment is moving on to be heard by the state Senate. It passed [Read More…]

Bill to ban paid petitioning fails in South Dakota House of Representatives

John Hult/South Dakota Searchlight Constitutional concerns helped tank a bill Tuesday in the South Dakota House of Representatives that aimed to ban payments to petition circulators in ballot measure campaigns. Rep. Travis Ismay, R-Newell, sponsored House [Read More…]

DWU Men’s Wrestling Defeats No. 25 Morningside in Senior Night Dual