Month: February 2019
Ag News
More progress reported in U.S.-China talks
U.S. trade officials are describing this week’s talks with China as “productive” and say they made headway on some of the most difficult issues. Speaking to reporters this morning in Washington, President Trump confirmed the negotiations [Read More…]
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New soy processing plant coming to Michigan
Wisconsin-based Quality Roasting has announced it will build a $10 million soybean processing plant in Michigan’s Thumb. Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Jeff Mason says the new facility in Reese will make the state’s agriculture [Read More…]
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Illinois minimum wage bill sent to Governor’s desk, Representative calls it devastating to agriculture
A southern Illinois state representative says the passage of a bill to increase the minimum wage to $15 by 2025 will be devastating for Illinois agriculture and rural communities. “We can’t raise our price on [Read More…]
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Oil-state senators press Wheeler
Five Republican oil-state senators led by Ted Cruz of Texas have written a letter to EPA acting administrator Andrew Wheeler asking for assurances from him for their confirmation votes. The letter, obtained by Bloomberg News, [Read More…]
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Two suspects under arrest after attack on ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett: Police
ABC News(CHICAGO) — Two suspects in the alleged racial attack on Empire actor Jussie Smollett were arrested Friday, Chicago police said. “Police can detain the potential suspects for an additional 24 hours past the 48 [Read More…]
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Jussie Smollett case: Detectives say they have ‘probable cause’ that 2 men on surveillance video may have been involved in alleged crime
ABC News(CHICAGO) — Two “persons of interest” in the alleged racial attack on Empire actor Jussie Smollett will continue to be interrogated Friday, Chicago police said. “While we haven’t found any video documenting the alleged [Read More…]
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US sanctions top Venezuelan security officials
FEDERICO PARRA/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Treasury is sanctioning five top Venezuelan officials as it seeks to tighten the hold on President Nicolas Maduro and his government and force the socialist leader to resign. The [Read More…]
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After a month-long fast, church pays off $100,000 in debt for 34 college students
subjug/iStock(ALEXANDRIA, Va.) — A group of 34 college seniors set to graduate in May had their student debts paid off thanks to a local church that raised more than $100,000 during a month-long fast. Mya [Read More…]
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Alligator found during drug bust at Pennsylvania home: Authorities
Chester County District Attorney(CHESTER COUNTY, Pa.) — A drug raid in northeastern Pennsylvania turned up more than heroin and crack — police also discovered a 3-foot-long alligator. “When we execute a drug search warrant, we [Read More…]
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Sustainable farming practices prevent soil erosion, improve soil health
Since he began to farm while in high school, Greg Thoren has worked to keep soil in place. “Erosion is a very large factor. [There are] a lot of waterways, a lot of conservation practices [Read More…]
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Replacement demand driving equipment sales
The vice president of North America for Case IH says despite the sluggish farm economy equipment sales have increased slightly. Scott Harris says 2019 is shaping up to be a lot like last year. “I [Read More…]
Weather
Wind Chill Advisory issued February 15 at 7:53AM MST until February 15 at 8:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM CST THIS MORNING… Temperatures will continue to modify through the morning and afternoon.
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Tips to save on rising grocery costs
Kwangmoozaa/iStock(NEW YORK) — If you’ve taken a trip to the supermarket lately, you may have been hit with a higher grocery bill at checkout. The United States Department of Agriculture is forecasting food prices to [Read More…]
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The ultimate Presidents Day deals and what to buy now
NiroDesign/iStock(NEW YORK) — Presidents Day is just around the corner and the sales are already starting to heat up. ABC News’ Good Morning America teamed up with Lori Bergamotto, style director of Good Housekeeping magazine, [Read More…]
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Wind Chill Advisory issued February 15 at 5:39AM MST until February 15 at 8:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central and southeast South Dakota, [Read More…]
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Water rushes onto bus as driver plows through flooded street in California
Twitter/@EricaJoy(OAKLAND, Calif.) — Passengers on a public transit bus in Oakland, California, were up to their ankles in water after a driver plowed through a flooded intersection on Thursday. The Bay Area has been deluged [Read More…]
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Wide-ranging temps; active pattern all to continue
Western storminess will gradually shift eastward, allowing widespread, locally heavy precipitation to taper to scattered rain and snow showers. Still, coastal and mountainous areas of California could receive additional precipitation totaling 2 to 6 inches. [Read More…]
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Spring anhydrous
Nitrogen plays a critical role in corn development. Many Midwestern farmers apply anhydrous ammonia in the fall to help recharge soil fertility. But a wet harvest has forced many growers to wait for better conditions [Read More…]
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Nine Louisiana State University students arrested over fraternity hazing
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock(BATON ROUGE, La.) — Nine members of a fraternity at Louisiana State University were arrested Thursday in connection to hazing activities that allegedly took place throughout the fall semester, officials said. The university confirmed that [Read More…]
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West Coast stays unsettled after record rainfall caused flooding, mudslides
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A storm brought widespread heavy rain to California on Thursday and caused flash flooding, mudslides and the need for water rescues in many parts of the state. Palm Springs, California, received [Read More…]