Month: January 2019
Ag News
Shutdown causing hardships for farmers
A Minnesota farmer is seeing a lot of pain caused by the government shutdown. Brian Ryberg of Buffalo Lake says with the temporary reopening, he and many others will be attempting to get into their [Read More…]
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Amazon for Teens has arrived, but parents will still be picking up the tab
jetcityimage/iStock(NEW YORK) — Amazon launched “Amazon for Teens” on Thursday, a program that gives teens their own profiles — even if the tab is picked up by their parents. Teens will be able to “search, [Read More…]
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Three Chicago police officers found not guilty of covering up shooting of Laquan McDonald
400tmax/iStock(CHICAGO) — Three Chicago police officers have been found not guilty of falsifying details to cover up the shooting death of Laquan Mcdonald in 2014. McDonald was shot 16 times by Chicago Police officer Jason [Read More…]
Weather
Winter Storm Warning issued January 17 at 1:29PM MST until January 18 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…Widespread Snow Expected On Friday… …WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, [Read More…]
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Prince Philip was in a ‘road traffic accident’ but was not injured: Buckingham Palace
Matt Dunham – WPA Pool / Getty Images(LONDON) — Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was “involved in a road traffic accident with another vehicle” on Thursday afternoon, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. The queen’s [Read More…]
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Explosion at the University of Lyon in France leaves 3 students injured
LeoPatrizi/iStock(LONDON) — A science building under construction at the University of Lyon in France caught on fire after three gas cylinders on the roof of the building exploded. Three students were slightly injured, French officials [Read More…]
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Bhad Bhabie turns viral status and 15.7 million followers into $900,000 beauty deal
Scott Dudelson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After her unforgettable Dr. Phil appearance and the birth of her famous line, “Cash me outside,” Danielle Bregoli — who is better known as Bhad Bhabie — has kicked off [Read More…]
Weather
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 10:48AM MST until January 18 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…Widespread Snow Expected On Friday… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. Localized higher amounts are [Read More…]
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Newborn girl found dead in trash in Amazon facility bathroom: Police
kali9/iStock(PHOENIX) — A newborn baby girl has been found dead in the trash at an Amazon distribution center in Phoenix, according to police. Authorities were told around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday that the newborn was discovered [Read More…]
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Germany evacuates citizens due to avalanche risk as death toll rises
DieterMeyrl/iStock(BERLIN) — Areas in southern Germany and Austria have been battling heavy snows in the past weeks in a phenomenon so extreme, German media have dubbed it “Schneechaos”, or “snow chaos” in English. Now, Bavarian [Read More…]
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‘He just drank too much’: Heartbreaking 911 call released in death of young fraternity member
Kativ/iStock(IRVINE, Calif.) — “Someone’s not breathing, they’re not OK,” a young man in Irvine, California, told a 911 dispatcher. “Their whole body is, like, blue right now.” A frantic 911 call was released in connection [Read More…]
Ag News
Wisconsin dairy resolution defeated at AFBF meeting
Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau President says his delegates unsuccessfully asked the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention to change its dairy policy to consider supply management. Jim Holte says, “The position that our delegates took in [Read More…]
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Ohio Pork Congress
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will cover the Ohio Pork Congress February 13 in Columbus, OH. Continue reading Ohio Pork Congress at Brownfield Ag News.
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Indiana Pork Producers 2019 Taste of Elegance
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be on the ground for the Indiana Pork Producers 2019 Taste of Elegance in Indianapolis on February 11. Continue reading Indiana Pork Producers 2019 Taste of Elegance at Brownfield Ag [Read More…]
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Indiana Pork Producers annual meeting
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be on the ground for the Indiana Pork Producers annual meeting in Indianapolis February 11. Continue reading Indiana Pork Producers annual meeting at Brownfield Ag News.
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Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indian Corn Growers Association Legislative Breakfast
Brownfield’s Amie Simpson will be on the ground for the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indian Corn Growers Association Legislative Breakfast February 12 at the Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis. Continue reading Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indian Corn [Read More…]
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Tens of thousands more federal employees called back to work
wildpixel/iStock(WASHINGTON) — As the longest-ever government shutdown reached Day 27 Thursday, the number of federal employees working without pay is up to 450,000 and could top half a million in the coming days, as the [Read More…]
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Flooding in California as East braces for massive winter storms
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Almost 6 inches of rain just fell in central California and the southern part of the state has seen more than 4 inches, resulting in flooding and rockslides reportedly hitting cars. [Read More…]
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Study shows crop rotation with alfalfa improves corn, soy yields
Joe Lauer Wisconsin farmers are learning about a long-term study into corn and soybean yields using different crop rotation schemes. University of Wisconsin agronomy professor Joe Lauer says their research shows higher corn yields after [Read More…]
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Brexit: What’s next?
MicroStockHub/iStock(LONDON) — British Prime Minister Theresa May and her government survived a vote of no-confidence on Wednesday and will remain in power for the time being. However, the future of Brexit is far from certain. [Read More…]