Month: November 2018
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Trump says Democrat House might help infrastructure, health care
President Trump says Democrats taking the House of Representatives might actually help him reach some of his objectives. “We have a lot of things in common on infrastructure. We want to do something on health [Read More…]
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Ethanol production, stocks rise
U.S. ethanol production and stocks both climbed last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.068 million barrels a day, up 9,000 on the week, and the highest weekly average since late August. [Read More…]
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Maximizing risk management with private coverage products from RCIS
Joe Beland is the regional sales and service manager for the Eastern Corn Belt for RCIS, a leading provider of agricultural insurance. In this interview with Brownfield, Beland explains how private coverage products can help farmers [Read More…]
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Post-Election Day, Pentagon drops name for border support mission
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The day after a mid-term election in which President Trump played up the Pentagon’s mission to provide logistical support along the southern border, the Pentagon said Wednesday it will no longer publicly refer [Read More…]
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An inside look at Amazon’s HQ2 visits to NYC
Amazon.com, Inc.(NEW YORK) — When Amazon officials visited New York’s Long Island City as a potential second headquarters, they were impressed with its “Seattle”-like neighborhood vibe and the “scale and infrastructure” it had to offer. [Read More…]
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Falling prices, record yields might impact crop insurance payments
An economist says many farmers might see crop insurance payments affected by falling commodity prices this year. American Farm Bureau Economist John Newton says for the sixth straight year, the harvest price for corn was [Read More…]
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Largely favorable Corn Belt weather, for now
Across the Corn Belt, cold, dry, breezy weather prevails, aside from snow showers near the Great Lakes. However, wet fields continue to hamper harvest activities in some areas; the nation’s soybean harvest, 83% complete by [Read More…]
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Confused about dairy milk nutrition and “milks” made from plants?
The National Milk Producers Federation says consumers are confused about nutrition of dairy milk compared to plant based milks. Alan Bjerga says a survey commissioned by Dairy Management, Incorporated found nearly two-thirds of consumers believe almond-based [Read More…]
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After touring Stanton Brothers, farmer decides to stay small
A central Missouri farmer who runs a diversified farm with her sons says she has learned not to go big with her poultry egg operation. Tina Wibberg, who farmers east of Jefferson City, near Taos, attended [Read More…]
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Cold wave pattern for much of the Heartland
Cold conditions will persist through week’s end, except for lingering warmth in California and southern Florida. Late in the week, a developing storm system will produce widespread precipitation across the southern and eastern U.S., with [Read More…]
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FBI releases photo of stolen car snapped minutes after 13-year-old girl was abducted
Lumberton Police(LUMBERTON, N.C.) — The terrifying moment a 13-year-old girl was abducted outside her North Carolina home was captured in a call to 911. Eighth-grader Hania Noleia Aguilar was kidnapped just before 7 a.m. Monday [Read More…]
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A ‘man came and took the girl and the truck’: frantic 911 call after abduction of 13-year-old girl
Lumberton Police(LUMBERTON, N.C.) — The terrifying moment a 13-year-old girl was abducted outside her North Carolina home was captured in a call to 911. Eighth-grader Hania Noleia Aguilar was kidnapped just before 7 a.m. Monday [Read More…]
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Driver charged in Brooklyn crash that killed 2 kids found dead in apparent suicide: Police
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The driver who was charged in a fatal crash in Brooklyn last March has been found dead from an apparent suicide, according to police. Dorothy Bruns, 45, had been charged [Read More…]
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‘El Chapo’ seeks ‘a brief momentary greeting to include perhaps an embrace’ from wife during NYC trial
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The world’s most notorious drug lord, whose trial begins in New York City next week with opening statements, sought permission from the court to hug his wife. Defense attorneys asked that Joaquin [Read More…]
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Girls Scouts file suit against Boy Scouts over name change
Chuck Fishman/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — One year after the Boy Scouts of America announced they would change its name to “Scouts” and start letting girls into their program, the Girl Scouts have filed a lawsuit [Read More…]
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Months after closure, restaurant in Skripal poisoning reopens
Matt Cardy/Getty Images(SALISBURY, England) — The door swung open right as the clock struck noon. A friendly face full of anticipation and a big smile cheerfully shouted, “Good morning! We are open for business!” If [Read More…]
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In setback, Pompeo’s North Korea meetings called off without explanation
Carlos Tischler/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A Thursday meeting between Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and his North Korean counterpart in New York has been abruptly called off without explanation in another setback for the Trump [Read More…]
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David Beckham’s MLS franchise given green light for stadium negotiations
Cameron Spencer/Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation(MIAMI) — A stadium deal for David Beckham’s soccer team is close to a reality. On Tuesday, Miami voted to give city officials permission to negotiate a no-bid [Read More…]
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NHTSA investigating GM recall over faulty windshield wipers
General Motors(WASHINGTON) — A recall issued by General Motors two years ago regarding faulty windshield wipers may soon be expanded to cover approximately 1.7 million vehicles. In 2016, GM announced it was recalling 2013 Chevrolet [Read More…]
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Kremlin: Relations with US likely to remain troubled following midterms
iStock/Thinkstock(MOSCOW) — The Kremlin has chimed in on the results of the U.S. midterm elections, saying it believes relations between Russia and the U.S. are likely to remain troubled. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, [Read More…]