Year: 2019
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Pentagon expects to deploy troops to Mideast after Iraqi protesters assault US embassy, torch guardhouse to protest airstrikes
CT757fan/iStock(BAGHDAD) — An infantry battalion of about 750 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division has been authorized to deploy to the Middle East “immediately,” Defense Secretary Mark Esper said in a statement Tuesday night, after [Read More…]
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New program lead working on growing Ag Education on the Move
Heather Fletcher, the new program lead for Ag Education on the Move, is prepared to work on growing the program founded by the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council. Fletcher says Ag Education on the Move will [Read More…]
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Farm management analyst betting on one more MFP payment
A farm management analyst believes farmers will receive a third Market Facilitation Program payment early in 2020. Kent Thiesse with MinnStar Bank in south-central Minnesota says people in the know seem to be optimistic about [Read More…]
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USDA economist says 80-billion in ag sales to China possible
The USDA’s chief economist says the expected 80-billion dollars’ worth of agricultural purchases by the Chinese as part of the phase-one trade deals are within the realm of possibility. Rob Johansson says 40-billion dollar a [Read More…]
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Membership changes proposed for Cattlemen’s Beef Board
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing to adjust membership on the Cattlemen’s Beef Board to reflect shifts in cattle inventory levels since the last board reapportionment in 2017. Under the proposal, total board [Read More…]
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USDA approves state, tribal hemp plans, not all states like Federal rule
The states of Ohio, New Jersey, and Louisiana are the first to have their final state hemp plans approved by the USDA. Several states already have hemp pilot programs, but Rob Richard with Wisconsin Hemp [Read More…]
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Preview: Badgers, Oregon hope to put on another show at Rose Bowl
The Wisconsin Badgers face Oregon in the 106th Rose Bowl
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Swan leads Air Force past UC Riverside 105-56
Ryan Swan scored a season-high 25 points, and Caleb Morris added 22 as Air Force rolled past UC Riverside 105-56
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Lykes leads Miami to 73-68 overtime win at Clemson
Lykes leads Miami to 73-68 overtime win at Clemson
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Arizona State defeats Florida State 20-16 in Sun Bowl
Arizona State defeats Florida State 20-16 in Sun Bowl
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Pacers close 2019 with a dominant win, 115-97 over 76ers
Domas Sabonis had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five assists to lead the Indiana Pacers over the Philadelphia 76ers 115-97 Tuesday.
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Ducks, Badgers hope to put on another thriller at Rose Bowl
Oregon faces Wisconsin in the 106th Rose Bowl
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Stocks post biggest 1-year gain since 2013
iStock(NEW YORK) — The three major U.S. stock market indexes in 2019 saw some of their strongest annual gains of the decade, closing out a roller coaster ride that drove equities to record highs and [Read More…]
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Armed parishioner says he’s ‘no hero,’ as new details emerge about the Texas church shooter
iStock(DALLAS) — The pistol-packing churchgoer captured on livestream gunning down a man who opened fire inside a Texas church on Sunday morning, killing two members of the congregation, says he doesn’t consider himself a hero. [Read More…]
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Wake Forest: QB Newman to leave as graduate transfer
Wake Forest says starting quarterback Jamie Newman plans to play elsewhere next season as a graduate transfer
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Lions coach Matt Patricia fires 6 staff members
Lions coach Matt Patricia fires 6 staff members
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Conference play starts for St. Francis, Bryant
St. Francis (Pa.) visits Bryant as conference play starts for both teams
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Maine hopes to end skid vs Columbia
Maine looks to end its four-game losing streak as it faces Columbia
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No. 14 Indiana rolls to 66-56 win over Rutgers
No. 14 Indiana rolls to 66-56 win over Rutgers
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World juniors: Canada beats Czechs 7-2, plays Slovakia in QF
Canada has routed host Czech Republic 7-2 to complete the preliminary round at the world junior hockey championship and clinch top spot in its group