Year: 2018
Researcher: No connection between cattle antibiotic use and human resistance
Researchers at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) in Nebraska say the normal use of antibiotics in cattle does not contribute to antimicrobial resistance in humans. “When we get down to meat, and we have [Read More…]
H-2A helping to supply Michigan’s specialty crop workforce
The head of Great Lakes Ag Labor Services says there is an adequate supply of seasonal labor to start Michigan’s the growing season. “So far, it’s going pretty well, interest in the program continues [Read More…]
NAFTA one step closer
Trade officials appear to be a step closer to wrapping up NAFTA negotiations after last week’s meeting in Washington D.C. but no action has been taken on Canada’s dairy supply management system. Senate Ag Committee [Read More…]
Democrat supports GOP call for MO Ag Dept funding fix
There is bipartisan support in the Missouri House for more state funding for the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The House Budget Committee’s ranking Democrat supports Republican State Representative Don Rone’s call for additional funding. House [Read More…]
Dry beans, peas and lentil production forecast lower
The USDA says pulse crop production in the U.S. is expected slightly lower this year. “Both the production and the planted area for dry beans and peas and lentils is projected down just a [Read More…]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Iran lied about nuclear program
Lior Mizrahi/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday Israel had obtained thousands of Iranian documents detailing Tehran’s past nuclear weapons development program and showing what he said was a failure by Iran [Read More…]
Massive tinder fire in Arizona spreads to more than 8,000 acres, triggers evacuations
iStock/Thinkstock(SEDONA, Ariz.) — As the massive Tinder Fire continues to grow, burning more than 8,600 acres in Coconino County, Arizona, thousands have been evacuated. The wildfire started on Friday and has destroyed almost 100 structures, [Read More…]
Trump considering DMZ and Singapore for summit with North Korea
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said that he’s considering the Peace House near the Korean Demilitarized Zone, or the DMZ, for a meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. “We’re looking at various countries, [Read More…]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: Iran lied about nuclear program
Lior Mizrahi/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday Israel had obtained thousands of Iranian documents detailing Iran’s past nuclear program and showing what he said was a continuing push to develop nuclear [Read More…]
Regents to name new University of South Dakota president
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — The Board of Regents will be voting for a new University of South Dakota president to replace retiring executive Jim Abbott. The board will hold a special meeting Tuesday for the [Read More…]
What to know about the privacy of your DNA in wake of ‘Golden State Killer’ suspect’s arrest
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A third-party genealogy database was a critical resource for the arrest in a cold case that stumped California law enforcement for decades. But the use of family members’ DNA without their consent [Read More…]
UK man barred from driving after misusing Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ function
iStock/Thinkstock(LONDON) — A driver in the United Kingdom was barred from driving for 18 months after he switched on his Tesla’s Autopilot function and hopped into the passenger seat, leaving the steering wheel and pedals [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued April 30 at 9:22AM MDT until May 03 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa… Big Sioux River near Flandreau Big Sioux River At Sioux Falls North Cliff Little Sioux River At Cherokee …The Flood Warning continues for [Read More…]
Caravan migrants waking up on Mexican side of the border after getting refused US entry
David McNew/Getty Images(SAN DIEGO) — A caravan of upwards of 100 people from Central America seeking asylum in the United States are waking up on the Mexican side of the border this morning. Organizers of [Read More…]
See tearful moment Florida officer signs off for retirement after 30 years
Sarasota Police Department(NEW YORK) — The cameras were rolling over the weekend as a veteran Florida police officer broke into tears while finishing the last patrol before his retirement. Officer Andre Jenkins, a 30-year veteran [Read More…]
Inside ‘Golden State Killer’ suspect’s life in jail
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Joseph DeAngelo, the suspected serial rapist and killer known as the “Golden State Killer,” was caught off guard when he was taken into custody at his California home on April [Read More…]
Multiple rounds of severe weather expected in central US
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — An active jet stream is setting up an active storm pattern that will move over the U.S. heartland and produce multiple days of severe weather starting Monday and continuing through Wednesday. Ahead [Read More…]
Bill Cosby trial juror says he has ‘no doubt’ jury came to the right conclusion
Mark Makela/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A juror on Bill Cosby’s retrial said it was the comedian’s own words that made him sure beyond a reasonable doubt that Cosby was guilty. “It was his deposition, really,” [Read More…]
Jump-start your career: 7 resume tips to help you land that dream job
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Whether you just graduated college or are looking for that next step in your career, finding a job is one of the most difficult things you will ever do in your life. [Read More…]
Severe weather threat coming
A little delayed, but #severeweather season finally looks to get going across the #Plains the next few days! pic.twitter.com/stBdV9M78V — Weatherology (@weatherology) April 29, 2018
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