Month: December 2018
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MaxMara reportedly bringing back Nancy Pelosi’s viral fire-colored coat
Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — After Nancy Pelosi walked out of the White House in a fire-red, high-collared coat earlier this week after a contentious meeting with President Trump, her sartorial statement [Read More…]
Ag News
Perdue says passage of farm bill good news
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the new farm bill approved by Congress provides helpful provisions, and much needed security, for ag producers. He calls the 2018 version an “evolutionary” farm bill, “It builds on the [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle futures steady ahead of widespread cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures closed mostly steady to firm as the market waits for direction from the cash trade. Feeder cattle futures found some support in the days weaker move in corn. [Read More…]
Ag News
New partnership to enhance Wendy’s beef supply chain
Wendy’s Company has announced enhancements to its beef supply chain. The restaurant is partnering with the Progressive Beef program to improve its beef supply chain accountability, transparency, and traceability. The program will focus on cattle [Read More…]
Ag News
A surprising November equipment sales report
Despite a softening ag economy, US ag equipment sales have remained mostly positive. Curt Blades, with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, says overall equipment sales have been resilient, largely because farmers are in a replacement [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans down, waiting for more sales to China
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA Thursday confirmed China did buy 1,130,000 tons of U.S. beans, less than the 5 million to 8 million expected, and while more sales announcements [Read More…]
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Senate votes to stop US support for Yemen war, condemns Saudi crown prince
CIL868/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Senate voted Thursday to withdraw U.S. military assistance for Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen in a 56-41 vote, a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump for his steadfast defense of the kingdom [Read More…]
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Suspect in deadly shooting in France ‘neutralized’ during standoff with police, authorities say
Ben185/iStock(PARIS) — The suspect in a deadly shooting in France has been “neutralized” after a standoff with police, French officials said. Cherif Chekatt, 29, is the suspected gunman who killed 3 and injured another 13 [Read More…]
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Google Maps launches transit option for Lime e-scooters and bikes in 13 cities
Google (NEW YORK) — Lime, the e-bike and scooter company, will be integrated into Google Maps as a transportation option and launched in 13 cities around the globe, the companies said. Icons for available Lime [Read More…]
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Amazon, big box stores offering special speedy holiday shipping leading up to Christmas
D-Keine/iStock(NEW YORK) — Attention last-minute Christmas shoppers, there’s still time to get all your gifts before Dec. 25 thanks to online retailers adjusting their rush shipping promotions. Amazon announced Thursday it would extend its holiday [Read More…]
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Bomb threats demanding bitcoin funds reported across the country, authorities say
TinaFields/iStock(NEW YORK) — Multiple bomb threats have been reported across the country, according to authorities. The New York Police Department said it was monitoring multiple bomb threats sent electronically to various locations throughout the city. [Read More…]
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White House unveils new strategy for Africa to counter Russian and Chinese influence
omersukrugoksu/iStock(WASHINGTON) — National security adviser John Bolton unveiled the Trump administration’s new strategy for Africa as it works to counter Russia and China, as they expand their financial, political and military investments across the continent. [Read More…]
Ag News
Ohio senator says farm bill couldn’t have come at a better time for farmers
The House and Senate have passed the 2018 Farm Bill and Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown says it couldn’t have come at a better time for farmers. “The last time we wrote the farm bill commodity [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmers will continue to face a down farm economy in 2019
Purdue University Extension Director Jason Henderson says farmers will continue to face a down farm economy in 2019. “When you look at ag cycles, it’s always trade and monetary policy interest rates that drive big [Read More…]
Ag News
Producers continue to ramp up biosecurity over ASF concerns
Indiana State Veterinarian Dr. Bret Marsh says the national pork industry continues to be on high alert as additional cases of African Swine Fever are identified in China. He says premises registration is an example [Read More…]
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Trump claims, without evidence, that Mexico will pay for border wall via trade deal
AlexLMX/iStock(WASHINGTON) — After threatening to shut down the government if Congress does not allot $5 billion for a wall across the southern border, President Trump now says Mexico will be paying for the wall using [Read More…]
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Murder investigation underway after remains of dad who vanished in 1961 found in family’s basement
D-Keine/iStock(LAKE GROVE, N.Y.) — A murder investigation is underway after the remains of a man who vanished in 1961 were found in his family’s Long Island home, police said. George Carroll’s remains were found by [Read More…]
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Theresa May continues Brexit talks in Brussels after surviving bid to topple her
Dan Kitwood/Getty Images(BRUSSELS) — Theresa May, Britain’s embattled prime minister, is pressing on with fraught Brexit negotiations after surviving an attempt to oust her from power Wednesday night. May is currently in Brussels for an [Read More…]
Ag News
Attorney for farmers says Syngenta’s $1.51B settlement “fair”
One of the attorneys appointed to the class action case for farmers against Syngenta in the well-known “corn to China” case says the final settlement amount of $1.51 Billion dollars is fair, “Under this settlement, [Read More…]
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Maria Butina, accused Russian agent, pleads guilty in federal court
Alexandria Sheriff’s Office via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Maria Butina, a 30-year-old Russian gun rights activist, has signed onto a plea agreement with the U.S. government, officially pivoting away from her months-long campaign to prove her [Read More…]