Year: 2026
High prices, uncertain markets: volatility frustrates cattle industry
Market volatility remains a reality for cattle producers. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says there’s a lot of optimism as prices remain high, but. “What’s frustrating (is) we’ve seen really just in [Read More…]
Michigan State University highlights pollinator-friendly practices ahead of beekeeping conference
An apiculture educator is encouraging farmers to consider pollinator health when applying pesticides. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield, “As much as we can, make sure that we’re not getting pesticides onto flowers [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn see profit taking, technical selling
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ensuring a lower weekly finish. Unknown destinations did buy U.S. soybeans Friday morning, but at least officially, China continues to mostly stay away from U.S. beans, [Read More…]
ICE agent charged in nonfatal Minneapolis shooting arrested in Texas
(NEW YORK) — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent charged in the nonfatal shooting earlier this year of a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis was arrested in Texas on Friday, more than a week after [Read More…]
Pam Bondi tells House Oversight panel that DOJ released all required Epstein files
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks with ABC News, Apr. 25, 2025. (ABC News) (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told members of the House Oversight Committee Friday that the Justice Department had released [Read More…]
Peacock reveals ‘Love Island USA’ season 8 cast
The cast of ‘Love Island USA’ season 8. (Peacock) I got a text! It reveals the Islanders who make up the cast of Love Island USA season 8. Peacock has announced the names of the [Read More…]
Ohio Farm Bureau says long-term policy solutions needed for data center influx across the state
The director of state policy for Ohio Farm Bureau says members are concerned the rise in data centers across the state could impact the ag industry. Evan Callicot says legislative solutions are needed as land use pressures continue. [Read More…]
Hamlin County farm equipment scam
Bass Farm Equipment near Castlewood is offering great deals on farm equipment. The South Dakota Better Business Bureau says it’s the best fake website they’ve ever seen. Jessie Schmidt of BBB says scammers have assumed [Read More…]
Amtrak fire suspends Penn Station service for NJ Transit commuters
An Amtrak passenger waits for his train at Penn Station April 2, 2004 in New York City. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A fire erupted on Amtrak work trains in a Hudson River tunnel [Read More…]
2 dead after e-scooter crashes into bike on New York City bridge
Cyclists ride on the Queensboro Bridge on May 13, 2020 in New York City. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Two people died in a collision between a rider on an electronic scooter and another [Read More…]
Judge temporary freezes payments from Trump administration’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
U.S. President Donald Trump greets guests during the Congressional picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on May 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Heather Diehl/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in Virginia [Read More…]
Search underway after 4 climbers fall on tallest mountain in North America
A view of the highest mountain peak in North America. (Lance King/Getty Images) (DENALI NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE, Ala.) — A search and rescue mission is underway after four people fell while climbing Mount McKinley [Read More…]
5 killed, 34 hurt in massive crash between bus, 6 vehicles on I-95 in Virginia: Police
A Virginia State Police car. (Nathan Howard/Getty Images) (STAFFORD COUNTY, Va.) — Five people were killed and 34 were injured in a massive crash between a bus and six vehicles on Interstate 95 in Virginia [Read More…]
Mayor and Barr Engineering Releases Timeline for Lake Mitchell Drawdown Project
MITCHELL, S.D. — City officials have released a detailed timeline for the Lake Mitchell restoration drawdown project, outlining the steps needed before construction can begin later this year. Mitchell Mayor Jordan Hanson shared the project [Read More…]
In brief: ‘In the Hand of Dante’ official trailer and more
The animated film Hoppers has set its Disney+ release date. Pixar’s latest feature will be available on the streaming service starting on June 3. The movie follows a young woman named Mabel who uses groundbreaking [Read More…]
Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser weather the storm together in WWII film ‘Pressure’
Brendan Fraser as General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Andrew Scott as Captain James Stagg in ‘Pressure.’ (Alex Bailey/Focus Features/STUDIOCANAL) We all know bad weather has the power to wreck plans, but it’s a little different when those [Read More…]
RFA pushes for ethanol’s role in cleaner marine shipping
The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure ethanol is part of any discussions about reducing global marine shipping emissions. RFA vice president of government affairs Ed Hubbard says the International Maritime Association continues to develop [Read More…]
Fuel prices create uncertainty for 2026 growing season, harvest
High fuel prices are adding to the cost pressures facing famers during the 2026 crop year. South-central Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper tells Brownfield… “That’s a bludgeoning we get every time we fill a semi, this [Read More…]
Illinois farmer expects early wheat harvest, timely double crop planting
A southeastern Illinois farmer says wheat harvest is likely only a few weeks away. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, tells Brownfield… “The wheat looks great.” He says, “I’ve never seen my wheat head [Read More…]
Schomburger named new Tyson Foods CEO
Tyson Foods has announced an upcoming leadership change. The company says Jeff Schomburger will become president and CEO effective October 4th. He succeeds Donnie King who has spent 43 years with Tyson. Schomburger has been [Read More…]
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