Year: 2018
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BOGO Chipotle and other awesome deals for educators to snag on Teacher Appreciation Day
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK CITY) — Here are some deals and freebies offered by businesses who are honoring their local educators on National Teacher Appreciation Day. Check with local retailers near you to make sure that they’re [Read More…]
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Trial opens in 2016 death of US student Beau Solomon found dead in Rome
Soloman Family(ROME) — The trial opened in Rome today against an Italian homeless man, 42-year-old Massimo Galioto, accused of killing 19-year-old American college student Beau Solomon in 2016. Galioto is accused of manslaughter for allegedly [Read More…]
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Researcher would like more vaccination field trials
A university research veterinarian says she would welcome more field trials on calf vaccination medicines. Dr. Amelia Woolums with Mississippi State University tells Brownfield every licensed vaccine is tested in what is called an experimental [Read More…]
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Hemp processor wonders what court ruling means to his business
The recent legal actions concerning industrial hemp and a hemp product has a processor concerned about the future of a new facility. Ken Anderson with Legacy Hemp is a seed dealer and seed-for-food processor who [Read More…]
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NAFTA nations are in talks in DC this week
Leaders from the US, Canada, and Mexico are meeting in DC this week to further negotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has said he wants to reach a new [Read More…]
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R-CALF USA urges administration to block sale of National Beef
R-CALF USA is urging the Trump Administration to block the sale of one of the nation’s largest beef packers to a Brazilian owned company. In a letter to the US Attorney General and the US [Read More…]
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Wisconsin Dept. of Ag, Trade, & Consumer Protection Board meeting
On July 24, 2018 Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will cover the Wisconsin Dept. of Ag, Trade, & Consumer Protection Board meeting in Madison. Continue reading Wisconsin Dept. of Ag, Trade, & Consumer Protection Board [Read More…]
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New Ebola outbreak in the Congo, 10 other cases suspected: Health officials
iStock/Thinkstock(BIKORO) — Just under a year after the World Health Organization declared “the end” of the recent outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country’s government has announced a fresh outbreak with [Read More…]
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National Teacher of the Year shares 6 tips to help parents empower their child in the classroom
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Every parent knows that a child’s teacher can make or break the school year. But what can parents do to empower their children in the classroom for the best possible outcome? [Read More…]
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School security officer charged with assault after allegedly tasing student
Normandy Schools Collaborative(ST. LOUIS) — A security guard who allegedly tased an unarmed 14-year-old student at a Missouri middle school has been charged with assault, police announced Tuesday. On April 20, police arrested Frederick Abernathy, [Read More…]
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Archbishop of Canterbury chills to Stormzy’s hip-hop to prepare for royal wedding duties
Samir Hussein/Getty Images(LONDON) — The Archbishop of Canterbury, who will officiate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding this month, revealed that he has turned to the music of grime and hip-hop superstar Stormzy as he [Read More…]
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Hemp farmers, processors have questions following court decision
Farmers preparing for an industrial hemp crop have been dealt a setback. The Federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Drug Enforcement Administration, which says the hemp extract CBD oil is a Schedule [Read More…]
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White House biofuels meeting taking place today
Another White House meeting to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard is taking place today. Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst will be part of the meeting with President Trump, as will EPA administrator Scott [Read More…]
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Arrest made in shooting of ATF agent in Chicago
ABC News(CHICAGO) — An arrest has been made in last week’s shooting in Chicago of an agent from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, according to an official briefed on the case. [Read More…]
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Emergency calls from deadly military plane crash released by Georgia police
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — The 911 calls from witnesses of the WC-130 military plane crash in Georgia were released. Nine airmen with the Puerto Rico National Guard died in the crash. There were no survivors. The [Read More…]
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44th annual Fastest Rookie of the Year Luncheon by the American Dairy Association of Indiana
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Sites will be on the ground for the 44th annual Fastest Rookie of the Year Luncheon by the American Dairy Association of Indiana on Tuesday, May 22 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway [Read More…]
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Managing calf vaccination will be better with a veterinarian that knows the herd
Dr. Amelia Woolums with Mississippi State University discusses vaccinating calves, when, and who should do it on today’s Managing For Profit. Continue reading Managing calf vaccination will be better with a veterinarian that knows the [Read More…]
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Major flooding hits Montana, storms moving into heartland
ABC News(NEW YORK) — An active jet stream moving in from the Pacific Ocean on Tuesday is bringing heavy rain and storms with it. Strong to severe storms are possible from the Dakotas to Missouri [Read More…]
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China in 3rd trip abroad
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in northern China, Chinese state media reported today. Kim met with the Chinese leader Monday and today in Dalian, China, [Read More…]
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Man targeting his wife shoots and kills 3 others, commits suicide: Police
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Three people were shot and killed, and then the suspect took his own life after an hours-long standoff in Maryland on Monday. The series of tragic events unfolded on Monday afternoon in Brookeville, [Read More…]