Year: 2026
Flu activity nationwide declines but ER visits for school-aged kids increasing: CDC
Stock image of a sick person. (Guido Mieth/STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Flu activity is starting to decline nationwide, according to newly released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC estimated on Friday [Read More…]
Inside Modern Broadhead Technology | John Lusk of Lusk Archery Adventures
The post Inside Modern Broadhead Technology | John Lusk of Lusk Archery Adventures appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Soybeans, corn, wheat rise on demand, weather issues
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding a little bit to the week’s gains. Argentina’s crop is being impacted by hot, dry weather, which has pulled condition ratings lower. The Buenos Aires Grain [Read More…]
Ex-husband charged in Ohio couple’s double murder enters not guilty pleas
In this booking photo released by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Michael McKee is shown. (Franklin County Sheriff’s Office) (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The surgeon accused of gunning down his ex-wife and her husband entered a [Read More…]
Trump rescinds Canada’s invite to join his Board of Peace amid feud with Carney
Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, after speaking in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Renaud Philippe/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump rescinded an invitation for Canada to join his [Read More…]
Delroy Lindo opens up after receiving 1st Oscar nomination at 73
Academy Award nominee Delroy Lindo on “Good Morning America” on Jan. 23, 2026. (ABC News) Acclaimed actor Delroy Lindo is opening up about receiving his first Oscar nomination at the age of 73. “It feels terrific,” Lindo [Read More…]
DC Studios shares first look at Jason Momoa as Lobo in ‘Supergirl’
Milly Alcock stars in ‘Supergirl.’ (Warner Bros. Pictures) Our first look at Jason Momoa in character as the antihero Lobo has arrived. DC Studios co-head James Gunn posted a new video teaser showing off Momoa’s take [Read More…]
Farmer voices matter: ICGA focused on growing domestic demand for corn in 2026
The new president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association says growing domestic corn demand remains a top priority for the organization in 2026. Clinton County farmer Alan Dunn tells Brownfield, “How do we stimulate new [Read More…]
Time running out to apply for Wisconsin crop insurance rebates
Farmers in Wisconsin are running out of time to apply for the state’s crop insurance premium rebates. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says the rebate helps incentivize the use of cover crops [Read More…]
Indiana lawmakers advance fallback checkoff legislation for soybean and pork producers
Recently introduced legislation in the Indiana General Assembly could help provide a safety net for two state commodity organizations. Central Indiana farmer David Hardin says Senate Bill 55 would create a state-level soybean and pork [Read More…]
Wisconsin Farm Bureau hopes Legislature finishes ag bills in time
Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s government relations director Jason Mugnaini says several state bills would benefit farmers if the Legislature can pass them before the session ends. He tells Brownfield, “Things like agricultural market development, stability back [Read More…]
December cattle marketings up 2% on year, placements dip 5%
Cattle marketings rose last month, driven by aggressive packer demand and tightening supplies. The USDA says December 2025 marketings were up 2% from a year earlier at 1.773 million head, with the biggest gains in [Read More…]
Jury selection for Luigi Mangione’s federal trial to begin in September
Luigi Mangione appears for a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 9, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images) (NEW [Read More…]
Kermit, Miss Piggy and Sabrina Carpenter star in ‘The Muppet Show’ official trailer
‘The Muppet Show’ stars Sabrina Carpenter and the original Muppet cast. (Disney/Mitch Haaseth) Muppet fans, rejoice. Disney+ has released the official trailer for The Muppet Show special event that’s coming to the streaming service and [Read More…]
Missouri Corn frustrated as Congress punts year-round E15
The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says he’s frustrated with the lack of progress in Congress to allow year-round E15, nationwide. Bradley Schad tells Brownfield “we needed this change. We’ve been working on [Read More…]
High fertilizer costs push Minnesota farmer to dig into a decade of data
A Minnesota farmer concerned about the high cost of fertilizer is using history as a guide. Ryan Mackenthun grows corn and soybeans near Hutchinson. “I looked at my past performance on my farms. I pulled [Read More…]
USDA Deputy Secretary flags fertilizer, equipment consolidation
The Deputy Secretary of USDA says the Trump administration continues to address consolidation in the ag industry. Speaking on a National Ag Law Center webinar recently, Stephen Vaden says one of the biggest concerns is [Read More…]
An ag economist says the cattle industry is watching closely for signs of herd expansion
An ag economist says the cattle industry continues to look for any signs of herd expansion. Charley Martinez with the University of Tennessee says, “We want to know the percentage of heifers and that’s really [Read More…]
Corn, sorghum, soybean export sales hit marketing year highs
Corn, sorghum, and soybean export sales all roared to marketing year highs during the week ending January 15th. The USDA says most of those corn sales to were unknown destinations and Japan, while China and [Read More…]
DWU Sioux Falls Nursing Program Has New Location
Dakota Wesleyan University’s in-person A.S. nursing program based in Sioux Falls has a new home. The program moved from a downtown location to a new location in early January. The program is now occupying part [Read More…]