Month: October 2018
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‘You have a bomb maker out there’: Experts weigh in on the urgent hunt for answers
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The urgent hunt for answers is on after explosive devices targeted CNN’s New York headquarters as well as the homes of Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Democratic donor George Soros. “You have [Read More…]
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Online grocery sales expected to quadruple by 2023
A recent report shows online grocery sales are expected to quadruple by 2023. Packaged Facts, a market research firm, found that online grocery sales tripled between 2013 and 2018. The report shows the increase was [Read More…]
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The potential market impact of African Swine Fever
Cash hog markets have been under a lot of pressure recently, but there has been speculation the outbreaks of African Swine Fever in China and the EU could provide some price support. University of Missouri [Read More…]
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Harvest reminders when dealing with quality issues
Every year there are some crop quality issues, but this year warm and damp weather has created more wide-spread challenges. Steve Gauck, an agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids, reminds farmers to take extra steps when harvesting [Read More…]
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DONMARIO soybeans available in the US
After more than a decade of research in the US, DONMARIO brand soybeans are now being distributed in the states. DONMARIO Roundup Ready 2 Xtend soybeans are first being introduced in Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana [Read More…]
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Ethanol stocks down, but close to highs
U.S. ethanol stocks declined last week, while staying near historic highs. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says domestic supplies were 23.897 million barrels, down 233,000 on the week, but still the fourth highest weekly total [Read More…]
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What we know about the explosives and suspicious packages delivered in New York, DC
Obtained by ABC News(NEW YORK) — Investigators are frantically looking for clues after suspicious packages were delivered to two former Democratic presidents, CNN’s New York offices and a billionaire liberal donor this week. The packages [Read More…]
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Lookalike of ‘Friends’ star David Schwimmer wanted in England for stealing beer
Blackpool Police(LONDON) — Police on the hunt for a “Friends” character Ross Geller lookalike who is accused of theft from a restaurant in England made a public appeal that went viral. Police in Blackpool, England, [Read More…]
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The Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Meet the world’s most expensive SUV
Rolls Royce(JACKSON HOLE, Wyo.) — To move forward with its first-ever SUV, the famed British luxury automaker Rolls-Royce turned to its illustrious past for inspiration. Early sketches of classic Rolls-Royces were reworked and tweaked again. [Read More…]
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Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clintons as CNN evacuated over suspicious package
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Explosive devices addressed to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were intercepted, and the Time Warner Center that is home to CNN in New York City was evacuated after a suspicious package [Read More…]
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There’s doubt E15 relief can occur by June 2019
There’s some doubt E15 relief can occur in time for the 2019 summer driving season. American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) CEO Brian Jennings tells Brownfield he shares Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley’s concern about the timeframe [Read More…]
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U.S. makes trade progress with Philippines, working on Ukraine & Argentina
U.S. trade negotiators have announced progress in bilateral trade talks with the Philippines, and are discussing expanded trade with Argentina and Ukraine. The National Pork Producers welcome the progress with the Philippines, saying it is [Read More…]
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Grassley feels better about Trump’s trade approach
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s feeling better about President Trump’s trade policy actions—and he thinks farmers are more confident as well. “Until the USMCA, I think there was this doubt about whether the President [Read More…]
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USDA and FDA want to share cell-cultured meat oversight
The heads of USDA and FDA say both agencies are needed to regulate cell-cultured meat. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the departments will work together to outline their regulatory roles after this week’s joint public [Read More…]
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National FFA president reflects on her year of service
The 91st National FFA Convention begins today, and the National FFA president is reflecting on her year of service. At the beginning of her term, Breanna Holbert told Brownfield she was most looking forward to [Read More…]
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Explosive devices addressed to Hillary Clinton, Obama intercepted; CNN evacuated after suspicious package found
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Explosive devices addressed to Hillary Clinton’s home and the house of former President Barack Obama were intercepted, and the Time Warner Center that is home to CNN in New York City was [Read More…]
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Trade disruptions haven’t soured high hopes for ethanol exports
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says trade disruptions have not soured expectations for significant growth in ethanol exports. Scott Richman tells Brownfield with Mexico back in the fold, the U.S. can expect [Read More…]
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Soybean seed selection for 2019
The end is in sight for the 2018 harvest and farmers are starting focus on planting intentions for the 2019 growing season. In this Managing for Profit, Asgrow product manager Tyler Uhe will talk seed [Read More…]
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Packed Rome escalator suddenly hurtles downward, causing soccer fans to crash into bottom, injuring many
ABCNews.com(ROME) — Dozens of Russian soccer fans have been treated at a hospital in Rome after an escalator seriously malfunctioned at the Repubblica station of the Rome Metro Line A on Tuesday night. Footage shared [Read More…]