
Crop conditions in Nebraska are inconsistent
A south-central Nebraska farmer says corn and soybean crop conditions are extremely variable. Randy Uhrmacher tells Brownfield that moisture has been hit-or-miss this spring. “I don’t see any records happening this year, at least on [Read More…]

South Dakota crops: 63% corn and 62% soybeans rated good to excellent
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says his crops look good. Todd Hanten says he was able to start planting early, and his crops were ahead of schedule. “As far as growing degree units, we’re on [Read More…]

Weather slowing winter wheat harvest in Kansas
A south-central Kansas farmer says excessive rainfall has significantly slowed this year’s winter wheat harvest pace. Tim Turek says, “I’ve cut one combine bin full of wheat.” He tells Brownfield that rainfall over the last month [Read More…]

Trump faces bipartisan pushback to Iran strike as some question his war powers
Daniel Torok/The White House via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s strike against Iran will be met with pushback on Capitol Hill this week as some lawmakers argue the military action was unconstitutional. There are several [Read More…]

‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ renewed for season 2 ahead of series premiere
STARZ Outlander: Blood of My Blood has been renewed ahead of its series premiere. The romantic period drama has been renewed for a second season months before its debut season premieres, Starz announced Monday. Season [Read More…]

Food Network announces final Anne Burrell appearance, special programming to honor the late chef
Food Network Food Network has announced the air date for celebrity chef Anne Burrell‘s final appearance on Worst Cooks in America in the wake of the longtime host’s sudden death. Food Network announced Monday that [Read More…]

‘MobLand’ renewed for season 2 on Paramount+
Jason Bell/Paramount+ MobLand is coming back for more. Paramount+ has renewed the action-crime series for season 2. The show, which is executive produced by Guy Ritchie, is the second-most-watched original series on the streaming service. [Read More…]

First cutting of hay 57% complete in Missouri
A break in rain events is helping some Missouri farmers advance hay harvest. Tony Hancock is with the Missouri Department of Agriculture. “The hay equipment has come out in full bore,” he says. “Everybody’s just [Read More…]

Hog futures higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were up ahead of the week’s direct business. Feeders did have some support from the lower move in corn. August live cattle closed $.45 [Read More…]

Michigan corn conditions improve week to week
The USDA says corn conditions improved in Michigan over the last week. Monday’s crop progress report says the state’s corn crop is rated 57% good to excellent as of Sunday, up five percentage points from [Read More…]

Minnesota crops off to better start in 2025
Crops in southern Minnesota are off to a better start compared to a year ago. Farm management analyst Kent Thiesse says corn and soybeans look even after extensive planting delays during the spring of 2024. [Read More…]

DOJ charges man arrested with firearm at Nashville ‘No Kings’ protest
Murfreesboro Police Department (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — A Tennessee man is facing federal charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm at protesters earlier this month, with prosecutors expressing concerns about his “desire to commit an act of [Read More…]

As heat wave grips half the nation, nighttime temperatures will bring little relief
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A dangerous heat wave has set in, leaving nearly 150 million people from Texas to Maine under heat alerts on Monday. In some regions of the country, including the Northeast, [Read More…]

What Trump has said as he warned Iran not to retaliate against the US
Daniel Torok/The White House via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliation several times following U.S. strikes against Tehran’s nuclear facilities on Saturday night. On Monday, Iran fired missiles targeting Al [Read More…]

Congress faces uphill battle to challenge Trump on war powers
Daniel Torok/The White House via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s strike against Iran will be met with pushback on Capitol Hill this week as some lawmakers argue the military action was unconstitutional. There [Read More…]

Brad Pitt on attending Alcoholics Anonymous: ‘I needed rebooting’
John Nacion/FilmMagic via Getty Images Brad Pitt is opening up about his time attending Alcoholics Anonymous. The actor chatted about attending an AA meeting with Armchair Expert host Dax Shepard in an episode of the [Read More…]

Jussie Smollett announces engagement to boyfriend Jabari Redd
Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Fashion Trust U.S. Jussie Smollett is engaged. The Empire alum revealed the big news on Instagram over the weekend, posting a series of photos from his proposal to boyfriend Jabari Redd. Smollett shared that the moment unfolded [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices mostly lower except butter Monday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except butter Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.57. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0150 at $1.65. Two sales were [Read More…]

At least 7 killed in Kyiv by Russian drone, missile strikes on Ukraine, mayor says
Ihor Kuznietsov/Novyny LIVE/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images (LONDON) — At least seven people were killed and 28 injured in Kyiv overnight as Russian drone and missile attacks again rocked Ukraine’s capital, Mayor Vitali Klitschko [Read More…]

Security guard kills Michigan church gunman, preventing ‘large-scale mass shooting’: Police
Multiple ambulances and police cars on the scene of a shooting at CrossPointe Community Church on June 22, 2025 in Wayne, Michigan. Police report that a shooting suspect was shot dead by a security guard [Read More…]