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Russia kills several in Kyiv attack as Zelenskyy urges global response to ‘terror’
The aftermath of Russia’s large-scale combined strike on the morning of May 14, 2026 in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Photo by Danylo Dubchak/Frontliner/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Russian drone and missiles strikes killed at least seven people and [Read More…]
Colman Domingo says ‘Michael’ biopic ‘was not an easy shoot’
Colman Domingo attends the 2026 Met Gala celebrating “Costume Art” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2026, in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) Colman Domingo is opening up about the making [Read More…]
Using biologicals correctly to help improve profitability
An expert on biologicals says they can help growers increase yields and get consistent performance if utilized correctly. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Jason McGarrh from Locus Agriculture discusses the simplicity of biologicals [Read More…]
U.S. House passes nationwide, year-round E15
The U.S. House passed nationwide, year-round E15 legislation Wednesday evening with bipartisan support, 218 to 203. Congressman Adrian Smith of Nebraska is the sponsor of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. “This is [Read More…]
NPPC: farm bill targets California’s Prop 12, reduces uncertainty
The farm bill recently passed in the U.S. House includes language that would overturn California’s Proposition 12 law and similar legislation. Maria Zieba with the National Pork Producers Council says if that language stays in [Read More…]
Cattle futures move higher at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up sharply on technical buying. June live cattle closed $5.10 higher at $252.80 and August live cattle closed $5.40 higher at $246.47. August feeder cattle [Read More…]
Lawsuit accuses agriculture secretary of ‘religious coercion’ in staff emails
US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins speaks at an event with US Vice President JD Vance and Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) at Ex-Guard Industries, a manufacturing facility on May 5, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. [Read More…]
Man sentenced to 2 years in prison over Matthew Perry’s ketamine overdose death
Actor Matthew Perry of the television show ‘The Kennedys – After Camelot’ speaks onstage during the REELZChannel portion of the 2017 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Langham Hotel on January 13, 2017, [Read More…]
Kouri Richins sentenced to life without parole for fatally poisoning husband with fentanyl
Kouri Richins is seen in a Summit County Sheriff’s Office booking photo. (Summit County Sheriff’s Office) (UTAH) — Kouri Richins, a Utah woman convicted of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, was sentenced to life without parole [Read More…]
Senate advances legislation to withhold pay from senators during government shutdowns
The U.S. Capitol Building dome, on May 12, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Graeme Sloan/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — In an unanimous 99-0 vote, the Senate on Wednesday advanced a resolution to withhold pay from senators during [Read More…]
Breakdown of $1 billion request for Trump’s White House ballroom project
Cranes overlook the White House, as construction of the new ballroom extension continues, following demolition of the East Wing, on April 11, 2026. (Al Drago/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — ABC News has obtained a one-page breakdown [Read More…]
Senate confirms Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh, ending standoff over Powell probe
(WASHINGTON) — The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh, clearing the way for Warsh to replace central bank head Jerome Powell when his term ends later this week. The Senate confirmed [Read More…]
It’s their moment: A ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ world tour is happening
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ world tour (Courtesy Netflix/AEG Presents) In the not-so-distant future, tickets for a KPop Demon Hunters world tour will be going up, up, up for sale. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the [Read More…]
‘Big Brother’ season 28 gets CBS premiere date
Julie Chen Moonves awards Ashley Hollis the winner of ‘Big Brother’ season 27. (Matthew Taplinger/CBS) It’s not summer without Big Brother. CBS has announced that season 28 of the hit reality competition series will premiere [Read More…]
Meg Stalter to make Broadway debut starring in ‘Oh, Mary!’
Meg Stalter attends the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Hacks’ season 5 on April 8, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic via Getty Images) Oh, Mary? More like Oh, Meg! Meg Stalter will make her [Read More…]
Wheat gives back part of previous session’s big gains
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans are waiting to see what comes out of this week’s face-to-face, high level trade talks with China. It remains to be seen how much of [Read More…]
After planting season, Minnesota grower turns attention to crop sales
A Minnesota farmer is moving from planting to grain marketing. Chad Willis grows corn and soybeans near Willmar and says once he finished planting, he began delivering old crop sales. “Hauling in some old crop [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 13, 2026
Jul. corn $4.80 and 3/4, up 3/4 centJul. soybeans $12.29, up 2 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $338.50, up $10.10Jul. soybean oil 74.32, down 104 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.75 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 [Read More…]
Another year-over-year rise for broiler placements
Broiler hatchery numbers continue to point towards year-to-year rise in production. The USDA says 256.679 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, 166,000 higher than the previous week and 2% more than a year ago, [Read More…]
U.S. Congressman says land acquisition remains a challenge for young producers
A U.S. Congressman from Ohio says more needs to be done to help the next generation acquire farmland. Greg Landsman says it’s becoming increasingly difficult for new, beginning, and young farmers to get started in [Read More…]
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