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Biofuels bring soybean sustainability
Many soybean farmers see biofuels as a major key to their sustainability. Illinois farmer Brady Holst, who also serves as a director with the Illinois Soybean Association, says demand from the biofuels industry has been [Read More…]
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Live cattle futures mixed watching direct business develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were lower ahead of the week’s direct cash business. February live cattle closed $.30 higher at $197.05 and April live cattle closed $.17 lower [Read More…]
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Ag co-op, Landus, to layoff portion of its workforce
Iowa-based ag cooperative Landus has announced a round of layoffs within the company. In a statement to Brownfield, a Landus spokesperson said they recently cut less than 10% of their team members to meet the [Read More…]
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More conservation practices will be rewarded by 45Z credit
An ag researcher says farmers can benefit the most if all conservation practices incentivized through the 45Z tax credit are in place. Michigan State University’s Bruno Basso tells Brownfield, “Ideally, a farmer will choose areas [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 21, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.90, up 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.67 and 1/4, up 33 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $311.00, up $13.80Mar. soybean oil closed at 45.77, up 8 [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
John Bolton says Trump removed his Secret Service detail
Marlene Awaad/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump has terminated Secret Service protection for his former national security adviser John Bolton, Bolton said in a post on X Tuesday afternoon. “Notwithstanding my criticisms of President [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump authorizes ICE to target schools and churches
John Moore/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — Federal immigration authorities will be permitted to target schools and churches after President Donald Trump revoked a directive barring arrests in “sensitive” areas. The Department of Homeland Security announced [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump criticizes sermon asking him to show ‘mercy’ toward LGBTQ people, immigrants
Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Following a traditional inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, during which an Episcopal bishop called on President Donald Trump to show “mercy” toward LGBTQ people and immigrants, [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump 2nd term live updates: Capitol Police chief sends officers memo after pardons
CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, Jan. 6, health policy and more. More orders are expected Tuesday amid [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Marco Rubio is sworn in as secretary of state, discusses foreign conflict to make America ‘safe’ and ‘prosperous’
Allison Robbert/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — After taking the oath of office to be sworn in as the nation’s 72nd secretary of state, Rubio promised that every action taken by the State Department will [Read More…]
ABC National News
New Jersey governor asks Trump to ‘reexamine’ nation’s first congestion pricing plan
Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW JERSEY) — On Donald Trump’s first day in office, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked the president and his administration to “reexamine” New York City’s highly debated congestion pricing plan, [Read More…]
ABC National News
4 arrested in connection with burglary at Joe Burrow’s house
Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images, FILE (OHIO) — Four Chilean nationals were arrested in connection with the burglary that occurred at Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s home in December, according to court records. On Jan. 10, 2025, a special [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Abbott Elementary’ renewed for fifth season at ABC
Disney/Gilles Mingasson ABC is going back for more school. The network has renewed Abbott Elementary for season 5. The Quinta Brunson-created series is currently airing its fourth season Wednesdays on ABC, streaming on Hulu the [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Ayo Edebiri investigates pop icon John Malkovich in ‘Opus’ trailer
A24 Ayo Edebiri is a magazine writer covering the newest album from a pop star played by John Malkovich in the upcoming horror film Opus. In the trailer for the A24 film, which was released [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Bridgerton’ Season of Love event to offer first look at season 4
Gavin Bond/Netflix Love is in the air, gentle readers. You can celebrate the upcoming fourth season of the popular Netflix romance series at the 2025 virtual fan event Bridgerton Season of Love. The celebration is [Read More…]
Ag News
Lower number of layers impacts egg production
U.S. egg production declined during December. The USDA says 9.12 billion eggs were produced during the last month of 2024, falling 3% from December 2023, at least partially because of culling due to highly pathogenic [Read More…]
Ag News
A global look at the fertilizer market
Farmers could continue to face challenges with access to fertilizer in 2025. Josh Linville with Stone X Group says the shifting geopolitical landscapes are affecting fertilizer availability and profitability. “In the last few years, the [Read More…]
ABC World News
Putin eyes reset in US-Russian relations as Trump enters 2nd term
Contributor/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In his first public comments following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated on Monday that he sees a second Trump presidency as an opportunity for a new era [Read More…]
ABC World News
Middle East live updates: Over 1,500 aid trucks enter Gaza in first days of ceasefire
Omar Al-qattaa/AFP via Getty Images (LONDON) — A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed [Read More…]
ABC National News
15 states challenge Trump’s executive order cutting birthright citizenship
Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump’s bid to cut off birthright citizenship is a “flagrantly unlawful attempt to strip hundreds of thousands American-born children of their citizenship based on their [Read More…]