Month: May 2018
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Cattle futures higher on short covering
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures ended the day higher on short covering. Contracts were oversold after three days of sharply lower closes. Even though the cash trade has given futures contracts a negative [Read More…]
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Bomb-making materials found at home of man amid probe into explosion that killed ex
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — A Southern California man has been arrested on suspicion of having an unregistered destructive device amid the investigation into the explosion that killed his ex-girlfriend at the day spa she owned, [Read More…]
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New eruption at Hawaii Kilauea volcano prompts evacuation, produces volcanic ash cloud higher than Mount Everest
Mario Tama/Getty Images(PAHOA, Hawaii) — A powerful but short-lived explosion occurred at the summit of the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island, producing a massive volcanic cloud, officials said. The cloud reached 30,000 feet above [Read More…]
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Hobby Lobby employees called cops on black customer who apparently looked like a crime suspect
iStock/Thinkstock(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — An African-American man went to a Hobby Lobby store in Alabama to return some merchandise this week when employees called the police because he vaguely resembled a suspect in a check-cashing scheme, [Read More…]
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NJ school bus collision leaves 2 dead, some critically hurt
WABC-TV(MOUNT OLIVE, N.J.) — A child and a teacher were killed when a school bus full of fifth-graders collided with a dump truck and slammed off a New Jersey highway on Thursday morning, the governor [Read More…]
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Missouri Department of Agriculture Mexico Buyer’s Trade Mission
Brownfield’s Julie Harker will be on the ground in Barnett, Missouri on May 22 for the Missouri Department of Agriculture Mexico Buyer’s Trade Mission. Continue reading Missouri Department of Agriculture Mexico Buyer’s Trade Mission at [Read More…]
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Summer-like across much of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, weather conditions remain mostly favorable for fieldwork, although cooler air had edged into the Great Lakes region. However, dryness is a concern in parts of the southwestern Corn Belt, despite a [Read More…]
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Beneficial rains ahead on the Plains
Tropical moisture over the eastern U.S. will continue to spark locally heavy showers into the weekend. Additional rainfall could reach 2 to 5 inches from Florida into the northern Mid-Atlantic States. Meanwhile, disturbances crossing the [Read More…]
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Sugar policy could put entire farm bill in jeopardy
Amendment #1 on sugar policy has farm groups concerned over the fate of the entire farm bill in the U.S. House. Sarah Black with Michigan Farm Bureau tells Brownfield changes to sugar policy could [Read More…]
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National Geographic launches effort to reduce plastic waste
Randy Olson/National Geographic(NEW YORK) — National Geographic launched a new campaign this week to reduce waste from plastic products like single-use bags and straws, which includes a major change: most National Geographic magazines will now [Read More…]
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Collision between NJ school bus, dump truck leaves 2 dead
WABC-TV(MOUNT OLIVE, N.J.) — At least two people were killed when a school bus full of fifth-graders collided with a dump truck and slammed off a New Jersey highway this morning, two law enforcement officials [Read More…]
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Flood watches issued in 9 states as Plains also braces for storms
iStock/Thinkstock(TRENTON) — Flood watches have been issued today in nine eastern states from Georgia to New Jersey. Parts of western Pennsylvania Wednesday saw more than 2 inches of rain, which produced flash floods, shutting down [Read More…]
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Flood watches issued in 9 states as Plains also braces for storms
iStock/Thinkstock(TRENTON) — Flood watches have been issued today in nine eastern states from Georgia to New Jersey. Parts of western Pennsylvania Wednesday saw more than 2 inches of rain, which produced flash floods, shutting down [Read More…]
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Export sales generally within pre-report estimates
The USDA reports combined old and new crop corn, soybean, and wheat export sales for the week ending May 10th were within most pre-report expectations. Physical shipments of sorghum were above what’s needed weekly [Read More…]
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70th Annual Summer Conference for the Illinois Associate of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Brownfield Director Cyndi Young will emcee the Farm Family Banquet at the 70th Annual Summer Conference for the Associate of Soil and Water Conservation Districts in Springfield, IL on July 23rd. Continue reading 70th Annual [Read More…]
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2 dead after school bus full of middle schoolers collides with dump truck, slams off highway
WABC(NEW YORK CITY) — At least two people were killed when a school bus full of middle schoolers collided with a dump truck and slammed off a New Jersey highway this morning, two law enforcement [Read More…]
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2 stranded hikers, incapacitated dog rescued with paramedic’s personal drone
Bernalillo County Fire Department(ALBUQUEQUE) — Two hikers and their incapacitated dog who became stranded along a wooded trail in New Mexico were rescued with the help of a life-saving eye in the sky — a [Read More…]
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2 stranded hikers, incapacitated dog rescued with paramedic’s personal drone
Bernalillo County Fire Department(ALBUQUEQUE) — Two hikers and their incapacitated dog who became stranded along a wooded trail in New Mexico were rescued with the help of a life-saving eye in the sky — a [Read More…]
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British troops rehearse for royal wedding at Windsor Castle
iStock/Thinkstock(LONDON) — Members of the military, horses and marching bands filled the streets around Windsor Castle today to rehearse for the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Saturday. Fans who’ve been staking [Read More…]
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Late passenger attempts to break into plane
iStock/Thinkstock(MELBOURNE, Austrailia) — Passengers on board a plane waiting to depart Australia’s Melbourne Airport were rattled after a passenger who was “running late” for his flight allegedly attempted to break into the aircraft while it [Read More…]