Month: August 2018
Weeds present differing levels of resource competition
Different weeds present different levels of competition for water and nutrients. Syngenta weed scientist Brett Craigmyle says no matter what the weed is, it’s also important to keep them under control. All weeds compete for [Read More…]
Data recorder recovered from plane stolen and crashed near Seattle
ABCNews.com(SEATTLE) — The flight data recorder and “components” of the cockpit voice recorder have been recovered from the Horizon Air plane stolen from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and crashed on an island in Puget Sound on [Read More…]
Georgia man arrested after he allegedly killed girlfriend, stabbed police dog
WSBTV(COLLEGE PARK, Ga.) — Police arrested a Georgia man on Sunday after he allegedly shot and killed his live-in girlfriend and stabbed a police dog during a manhunt. Randy Young, 31, allegedly shot the 27-year-old [Read More…]
Florida girl, 7, dies after being struck by stray bullet sitting in car
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Police are searching for suspects who shot and killed a 7-year-old Florida girl at a shopping plaza over the weekend. Heydi Rivas Villanueva was sitting in a vehicle with [Read More…]
To judge in Manafort trial, courtroom is ‘Rome’ and he is ‘Caesar’
Alex Wong/Getty Images(ALEXANDRIA, Virginia) — When you walk into Courtroom 900 in the federal court house in Alexandria, Virginia, you step into another domain, a territory ruled not by a mayor or a governor or [Read More…]
Unite the Right rally supporters dwarfed by counter-protesters in DC on Charlottesville anniversary
ABC News(WASHINGTON) — Thousands of people descended upon Washington, D.C., today for protests on the anniversary of the violent Charlottesville rally, but only a few dozen appeared to be in support of the Unite the [Read More…]
Toxic red tide blooms are creeping up Florida’s west coast, killing marine life and irritating humans
ABC News(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — A toxic algae bloom is creeping up the west coast of the Sunshine State, killing wildlife and keeping residents and tourists away from the acclaimed beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. [Read More…]
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe to give closest look ever at the sun
iStock/Thinkstock(LAUREL, Md.) — NASA has launched a mission to get closer than its ever gotten before to the sun, its corona and solar wind. After a 24-hour delay, the mission, called Parker Solar Probe, launched [Read More…]
More rain on the way for already-soaked Northeast
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The first half of the weekend was a washout for much of the Northeast, thanks to heavy showers and thunderstorms that continued throughout the day. Many areas received 2 to 3 inches [Read More…]
Ukrainian film director Oleg Sentsov has been on hunger strike for 90 days
Isa Foltin/Getty Images(MOSCOW) — Oleg Sentsov has not eaten for 90 days. For nearly three months, the Ukrainian film director has been on a hunger strike in a remote Russian prison, where advocates say he [Read More…]
In surprise decision, judge tosses plea deal in Ghost Ship fire case
iStock/Thinkstock(OAKLAND, Calif.) — What was planned to be a sentencing for the two men charged in the December 2016 Ghost Ship fire that killed 36 people in an Oakland warehouse took a surprising turn when [Read More…]
Flash flooding possible in Northeast, Texas over weekend
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Overcast skies and strong showers are expected across the Northeast this weekend. Winds will be off of the Atlantic Ocean, allowing for the formation of scattered thunderstorms. Heavy downpours with flash [Read More…]
Plane stolen by ‘suicidal’ employee crashes after unauthorized takeoff at Seattle airport
iStock/Thinkstock(SEATTLE) — An empty Horizon Airlines plane has crashed after it was stolen by a ground employee from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Friday around 8 p.m., according to local authorities and a senior federal aviation [Read More…]
Iran fired ballistic missile as part of naval exercise
iStock/Thinkstock(STRAIGHT OF HORMUZ, Iran) — Iran fired a short range anti-ship missile last week as part of the short notice naval exercise it held near the Strait of Hormuz, according to two U.S. officials. Earlier [Read More…]
People donate millions of frequent flyer miles to help reunite families after professor’s viral tweet
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A viral tweet has inspired people to donate millions of frequent flyer miles to help reunite separated immigrant families. Non-profit organizations have been working to reunite hundreds of children and parents who [Read More…]
Attorney says nuisance lawsuits and outcomes would vary from state to state
An attorney with the National Agricultural Law Center says additional nuisance lawsuit jury awards against North Carolina hog farmers might continue. Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley tells Brownfield when producers for Smithfield Foods lost in [Read More…]
Farmers concerned about trade as harvest approaches
Many farmers say they are concerned about trade tensions with China as the Trump administration announces even more tariffs. Brad Reynolds with Ohio Corn and Wheat says it’s critical that farmers have a market for [Read More…]
Wisconsin researcher studies nitrogen-fixing corn
A University of Wisconsin researcher is hoping to use the traits from a variety of corn found in the Mexican mountains to reduce the need for nitrogen fertilizer. Jean-Michel Ané tells Brownfield the giant corn can [Read More…]
Fed survey indicates repayment issues
A Kansas City Federal Reserve survey says the farm economy in the Fed’s Tenth District dipped in the second quarter of 2018 as commodity prices dropped, weakening agriculture credit conditions. Despite that, the survey indicates [Read More…]
Crop production estimates put pressure on trade
An ag economist with Purdue University says the USDA corn and soybean production estimates are putting pressure on trade officials to come to an agreement with China. Chris Hurt says the need for markets is [Read More…]