Month: May 2018
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Primate bound for sanctuary breaks out of cage at Texas airport
KSAT-TV(SAN ANTONIO) — A rhesus macaque monkey gave handlers the slip at San Antonio Airport, officials confirmed to ABC News. The crafty primate, named Dawkins, managed to extricate itself from a crate on Monday after [Read More…]
Ag News
American Dairy Coalition leader sees silver lining in failed farm bill vote
The American Dairy Coalition’s top official says Friday’s failed House farm bill vote might help deliver changes in immigration law they need. CEO Laurie Fischer says, “There isn’t any indication that there will be [Read More…]
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Wisconsin farmers catching up on fieldwork
Most Wisconsin farmers were able to get in the fields last week to try and catch up after a cool and wet beginning of spring. USDA reporters say just over 5 days were suitable for [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 21, 2018
Jul. corn closed at $4.02 and 3/4, up 1/4 cent Jul. soybeans closed at $10.25 and 1/4, up 26 and 3/4 cents Jul. soybean meal closed at $379.10, up $2.80 Jul. soybean oil closed at [Read More…]
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Alfalfa needs to be harvested on time
An extension specialist recommends stopping planting if first cutting alfalfa is ready to be harvested. Michigan State University Extension forage specialist Kim Cassida says farmers can’t make up lost forage quality if they’re late [Read More…]
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2019 could squeeze livestock profitability even more
A livestock economist says the USDA’s first look at prices for the 2018-2019 crop year isn’t great news for livestock producers. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says input costs are projected to rise. “The USDA [Read More…]
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Baltimore-area officer gunned down responding to suspicious vehicle report: Governor
iStock/Thinkstock(BALTIMORE) — A police officer in Baltimore County, Maryland, was shot and killed Monday afternoon after responding to a suspicious vehicle report, according to the state’s governor, Larry Hogan. The suspected killer is still at [Read More…]
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Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama sign multiyear deal with Netflix
Netflix(NEW YORK) — Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have inked a multiyear deal with Netflix, the streaming service announced Monday. According to a tweet from Netflix, the Obamas will produce films and series [Read More…]
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Hunter charged with federal crimes for allegedly leading illegal elephant hunts
DigitalVision/Thinkstock(DENVER) — A South African man is facing federal charges for his role in allegedly helping a Colorado hunter illegally kill endangered elephants in Zimbabwe and offering similar services to an undercover federal agent, according [Read More…]
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Texas woman accuses Border Patrol agent of demanding ID, stopping her for speaking Spanish
iStock/Thinkstock(EL PASO, Texas) — Two U.S. citizens were stopped and questioned last week by a Border Patrol agent in Havre, Montana, for speaking Spanish at a gas station, one of the women told ABC El [Read More…]
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Scratch-and-sniff stamps are coming to a post office near you
USPS(WASHINGTON) — Scratch-and-sniff stamps are coming to a post office near you, the United States Postal Service announced on Monday. With the warm summer weather moving in, Americans love to cool off with a refreshing [Read More…]
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Lawyer for alleged Santa Fe gunman looking into reports that suspect was bullied
ABCNews.com(SANTA FE, Texas) — The attorney for the teenage boy who allegedly opened fire at Santa Fe High School in Texas is looking into reports that the suspected gunman was bullied, he told ABC News. [Read More…]
Ag News
High soybean yields still attainable
An extension agronomist says high soybean yields are still attainable for Midwestern farmers just finishing corn planting. But, Seth Naeve at the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the window for maximum yields has probably shut. [Read More…]
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MSCA director returns from Asia with broader trade perspective
The director of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association has a broader perspective on marketing meat exports following a recent trade mission to Asia. Ashley Kohls was part of a U.S. Meat Export Federation trip to [Read More…]
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China trade news stops soybean selloff
An analyst says news that China and the U.S. are working to resolve trade issues comes at an opportune time for the soybean market. Naomi Blohm with Stewart-Peterson tells Brownfield the announcement by Chinese officials [Read More…]
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Algal blooms on the rise in US waterways
Toxic algal blooms continue to be a problem in Lake Erie and other US waterways, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group. Craig Cox, a leader with the organization, says runoff from [Read More…]
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Ag economist: time will tell impact of hold on US/China tariffs
An ag economist with Purdue University says time will tell if China’s decision to put a hold on tariffs and buy more US goods will have a huge impact on the ag industry. Chris Hurt [Read More…]
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Ebola vaccination campaigns begin in Congo as many remain unfazed
iStock/Thinkstock(KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo) — As a vaccination campaign to prevent the spread of Ebola has started today in the Democratic Republic of Congo, most of the country is continuing with its daily lives, [Read More…]
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Supreme Court rules employers can block class action lawsuits in win for businesses
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court ruled Monday that businesses can force employees to resolve disputes outside the court system, blocking potential class-action lawsuits in a victory for business interests. The case challenged provisions in employee [Read More…]
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Mnuchin: Trump not setting a deadline on NAFTA
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says President Trump does not have a firm deadline on ending the NAFTA renegotiations. Mnuchin says Trump is more concerned about getting a good deal. “The President is more determined to [Read More…]