Month: May 2018
Newspaper ads take administration biofuel policies to task
Growth Energy has an open letter to President Trump in Monday’s New York Times, New York Post, and Wall Street Journal urging him to “cut red tape holding back homegrown energy.” The letter also takes [Read More…]
Research concludes swine viruses can spread through feed
More than four years of research concludes the majority of animal viruses listed on the Swine Health Information Center Disease Matrix are transmittable through feed. Following the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) outbreak in 2014, [Read More…]
CME dairy markets mostly up Monday
The dairy markets were mostly up Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Class Three May milk was up $.17 at $15.28 a hundredweight. June was up $.21 to $15.77. July was up $.16 to $16.14. [Read More…]
Groups glad judge won’t dismiss suit on “misleading” RoundUp label
Two non-profit groups suing Monsanto over labeling of its glyphosate herbicide say they are pleased a federal judge has allowed their suit to go forward. Beyond Pesticides and The Organic Consumer Association filed suit against [Read More…]
Putin sworn in as president for fourth term at lavish Kremlin ceremony
Sasha Mordovets/Getty Images(MOSCOW) — Vladimir Putin on Monday was sworn in for a fourth term as Russia’s president in an elaborate ceremony at the Kremlin, opening another six years ruling the country where he has [Read More…]
Why your next sports car will be an SUV
Porsche(NEW YORK) — It all started with the Porsche Cayenne. In 2002 the German carmaker sent shock waves through the Paris auto show when it presented the Cayenne, a bulkier version of its venerated 911 [Read More…]
Drone footage gives terrifying glimpse of Hawaiian volcano damage
ABCNews.com(HONOLULU) — New drone footage gives a glimpse of the damage that parts of Hawaii’s Big Island sustained in the wake of volcanic explosions in recent days. Smoke can be seen billowing off the lava [Read More…]
Lin-Manuel Miranda aims to ‘raise millions’ more by taking ‘Hamilton’ to Puerto Rico in 2019
Paul Morigi/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the Broadway smash-hit “Hamilton,” appeared live on “Good Morning America” today and opened up about bringing the show to Puerto Rico in 2019. “We’re trying [Read More…]
Roberts gets farm bill input from Nebraskans
Senate Ag Committee chair Pat Roberts participated in a farm bill roundtable discussion Friday in Grand Island, Nebraska. Roberts heard from farmers on a variety of farm bill-related issues. Pork producer Kevin Peterson of Osceola, Nebraska [Read More…]
Iranian-backed Hezbollah appears set to gain in Lebanese elections
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A decisive election victory appears certain for Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shia party, alongside its political allies, in Lebanon’s parliamentary vote. Sunday’s election was the first time in nine years Lebanese voters were [Read More…]
Lava flow intensifies in Hawaii eruptions, spews 200 feet in air
U.S. Geological Survey(HONOLULU) — After a day of relative calm, Kilauea roared back in full force on Sunday, spewing lava 300 feet in the air, encroaching on a half mile of new ground and bringing [Read More…]
Record temperatures skyrocketing into triple digits in Southwest
ABC News (NEW YORK) — It is only May but temperatures are already skyrocketing in the Southwest. The highest temperature in the nation Sunday was in Thermal, California, where it reached a daily record of [Read More…]
Survivor of Georgia sniper attack says metal hip implant saved his life
WSB(ATLANTA) — A Georgia man said he has discovered a new appreciation for life on Sunday after surviving a sniper-style attack that could have killed him. Harvey Kerby was driving on a highway in northern [Read More…]
University of Florida graduates aggressively dragged off stage while receiving diplomas
The University of Florida(GAINESVILLE,Fla.) — The University of Florida apologized on Sunday after students complained about the behavior of an usher who they claimed manhandled graduates during a spring commencement ceremony over the weekend. University [Read More…]
Cold spring means lower quality forage
A cool late spring has translated to challenges for hay and forage supplies. The weather has caused hesitation to the greening up of forage in fields putting pressure on already short supplies of livestock feed. [Read More…]
How to bring an airport security line to a halt (and get it moving again)
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — There are two simple ways to bring an airport security line to a halt: Ignorance of the old rules and failure to learn the new ones. You probably went to the trouble [Read More…]
Plane makes emergency landing in Florida after windshield shatters during flight
WFTS(TAMPA, Fla.) — A JetBlue flight from Puerto Rico to Tampa was forced to make an emergency landing in South Florida on Sunday after its outer windshield shattered in midair. The midday flight took off [Read More…]
Powerful moments at the United State of Women summit
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — When former first lady Michelle Obama took the stage at this year’s United State of Women summit in Los Angeles, the crowd erupted in cheers so loud that Tracee Ellis [Read More…]
United State of Women speakers share their messages to young women everywhere
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) — Inspiration and motivation for change –- those were the resounding themes at this year’s United State of Women summit in Los Angeles. Thousands of women descended upon the Shrine Auditorium [Read More…]
Wisconsin dairy checkoff board election underway
Wisconsin dairy farmers have until May 25th to vote for members to the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board. Formerly the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin board members will serve three-year terms. The [Read More…]