Month: March 2019
Iowa Soybean leader hopes for China resolution–soon
Lindsay Greiner of Keota, Iowa is the president of the Iowa Soybean Association. At the recent Commodity Classic in Orlando, we discussed a wide array of topics with Greiner, including the trade dispute with China, [Read More…]
2018 ethanol exports notch new record high
U.S. ethanol exports hit an all-time high in 2018. According to data from the USDA, Census Bureau, and Commerce Department, ethanol exports were 1.705 billion gallons, up about 25% from the previous record set in [Read More…]
Trump Administration moves to de-list gray wolf
President Trump has followed the previous two Administrations by taking steps to remove the gray wolf from the Endangered Species List. American Farm Bureau director of congressional relations Ryan Yates says AFBF applauds the U.S. [Read More…]
Boehm named 2019 Ohio CCA of the Year
Photo courtesy of the Ohio CCA Program Don Boehm of Findlay has been named the 2019 CCA of the Year by the Ohio Certified Crop Adviser program. Boehm, the crop protection manager at Legacy Farmers [Read More…]
Facebook to rebrand as a ‘privacy-focused messaging and social networking platform’
alexsl/iStock(NEW YORK) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg presented his vision for the future of Facebook as a “a privacy-focused messaging and social networking platform” on Wednesday after years of scrutiny from advocacy groups, users and [Read More…] [Read More…]
Facebook to rebrand as a ‘privacy-focused messaging and social networking platform’
alexsl/iStock(NEW YORK) — Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg presented his vision for the future of Facebook as a “a privacy-focused messaging and social networking platform” on Wednesday after years of scrutiny from advocacy groups, users and [Read More…]
Frustrated by White House, Senate seeks ways to pressure Saudi Arabia, presses Trump’s pick for ambassador
CIL868/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Incensed by Saudi Arabia’s behavior in recent years and frustrated by the Trump administration’s tacit endorsement of it, the Senate has spent months voicing its concerns, but the chorus on Wednesday was at [Read More…] [Read More…]
Frustrated by White House, Senate seeks ways to pressure Saudi Arabia, presses Trump’s pick for ambassador
CIL868/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Incensed by Saudi Arabia’s behavior in recent years and frustrated by the Trump administration’s tacit endorsement of it, the Senate has spent months voicing its concerns, but the chorus on Wednesday was at [Read More…]
September storm alters 2019 planting intentions for Minnesota farm family
A southeast Minnesota farmer will be planting more soybeans this year and says it has nothing to do with price. Sam Peterson farms with his family near Northfield, where a tornado September 20th destroyed much [Read More…]
Indiana Family of Farmers Ag Day Statehouse Reception with Indiana State Fair
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Sites will be on the ground for the Indiana Family of Farmers Ag Day Statehouse Reception with Indiana State Fair Monday, March 18 at the Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis . Continue reading Indiana [Read More…]
Clock ticking for E15 this summer
Anxiety about the E15 rule-making being finished in time for this summer driving season is escalating. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says he expects the Trump Administration to follow through on its promise. [Read More…]
Indiana Soybean Alliance/Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation Competition
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Sites will be on the ground for the Indiana Soybean Alliance/Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation Competition Wednesday, March 27 in West Lafayette, IN. Continue reading Indiana Soybean Alliance/Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation [Read More…]
Ag innovation director: look back in order to look forward
Mark Moran talks to attendees of the AgTech Innovation Summit A summit focused on agriculture innovation had attendees focused on the ways technology has, and will continue to transform agriculture. The AgTech Innovation Summit at [Read More…]
Sisters allegedly killed elderly dad in ‘perfect murder’ plot then covered it up for years: Sheriff
Pinellas County Sheriffs Office(PALM HARBOR, Fla.) — Two sisters are accused of killing their 85-year-old father in a chilling, premeditated plot that was uncovered four years later, thanks to a man, who had a sexual [Read More…] [Read More…]
Sisters allegedly killed elderly dad in ‘perfect murder’ plot then covered it up for years: Sheriff
Pinellas County Sheriffs Office(PALM HARBOR, Fla.) — Two sisters are accused of killing their 85-year-old father in a chilling, premeditated plot that was uncovered four years later, thanks to a man, who had a sexual [Read More…]
Unidentified little girl found dead near Los Angeles hiking trail: Officials
KABC(LOS ANGELES) — Authorities are investigating the death of a little girl whose body was found near a Los Angeles hiking trail, officials said. The unidentified, African American girl was believed to be between 7 [Read More…]
Leading the Field in innovation
With SeaWorld Orlando as the backdrop, Brent Smith, Vice President of Marketing & Innovation for Nutrien Ag Solutions announced a new partnership with former NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler as part of Nutrien’s Leading the Field [Read More…]
Using technology to get the most out of every acre
Farmers are using innovative digital tools to help make the best management decisions for their farm In this Managing for Profit, Rick Myroup with the Climate Corporation talks about how the variable-rate seeding tools in [Read More…]
Investigation launched after explosive devices sent to major London transport hubs
gynane/iStock(LONDON) — An investigation has been launched after three “small improvised explosives,” one of which partially exploded, were discovered after being sent to major transport hubs in London on Tuesday, police said. No one was [Read More…]
Meghan Markle joins Prince Harry on stage at Wembley Stadium in surprise appearance
John Phillips/Getty Images(LONDON) — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, drew huge applause Wednesday when she joined her husband, Prince Harry, onstage in a surprise appearance. Harry was making a speech at the We Day UK [Read More…]