Month: April 2019
Ag News
Envita a natural nitrogen-fixing tool
Another nitrogen-fixing tool is becoming more readily available. Canadian technology company Azotic says its Envita product can now be found commercially in 33 states. CEO Nolan Berg tells Brownfield the natural, food-grade bacteria can be [Read More…]
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Nebraska ‘ag nuisance’ bill advances
The Nebraska legislature has given first-round approval to LB 227, a bill that would expand legal protections offered under the state’s existing “Right to Farm” law. Laura Field, vice president of legislature affairs with Nebraska [Read More…]
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Assange’s Ecuador Embassy life: ‘discourteous and aggressive’ behavior and bad hygiene reports
Jack Taylor/Getty Images(LONDON) — After seven years within the confines of the Ecuador Embassy in London, the infamous WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, 47, was dragged away by police officers looking haggard, tired and clearly aged [Read More…]
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Meet the 29-year-old computer scientist who wrote the algorithm for the first black hole picture
National Science Foundation(NEW YORK) — After an international group of scientists revealed the first ever photos of a black hole on Wednesday, the Internet quickly turned its attention to the 29-year-old computer scientist who played [Read More…]
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Mary-Kate and Ashley’s clothing line is partnering with Kohl’s
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic(NEW YORK) — Elizabeth and James, a fashion-forward line founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, will now be available at omnichannel retailer Kohl’s. On Wednesday, the new partnership was announced and will officially roll [Read More…]
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Get excited! Mary-Kate and Ashley’s clothing line is partnering with Kohl’s
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic(NEW YORK) — Elizabeth and James, a fashion-forward line founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, will now be available at omnichannel retailer Kohl’s. On Wednesday, the new partnership was announced and will officially roll [Read More…]
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Louisiana church fires suspect Holden Matthews liked ‘black metal’ music: Officials
Louisiana State Fire Marshal(ST. LANDRY PARRISH, La.) — The suspect who was arrested in connection to three fires at black churches in Louisiana had ties to “black metal” music, investigators said Thursday. Authorities apprehended Holden [Read More…]
Weather
Blizzard Warning issued April 11 at 11:01AM MDT until April 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS
…HISTORIC APRIL WINTER STORM CONTINUES… …BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY… * WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. [Read More…]
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Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:41AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota… West Fork Vermillion River Near Parker …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska…Minnesota… Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon
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Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:41AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota… West Fork Vermillion River Near Parker …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska…Minnesota… Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon
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Trump administration preparing to roll out Kushner’s Israeli-Palestinian ‘peace plan’: Sources
Gelia/iStock(WASHINGTON) — With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection victory now secured, the Trump administration is preparing to roll out Jared Kushner’s “peace plan” as early as this month, sources familiar with the plan tell [Read More…]
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Feds to file new charges against Michael Avenatti
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — Federal prosecutors in California plan to level fresh charges against Michael Avenatti on Thursday, marking yet another legal blow for the controversial celebrity attorney known for representing adult film actress Stormy [Read More…]
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Feds unseal charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hours after arrest in London
Jack Taylor/Getty Images(LONDON) — Federal prosecutors in the United States unsealed a computer hacking indictment against Julian Assange on Thursday just hours after authorities in the United Kingdom arrested the WikiLeaks founder at the Ecuadorian [Read More…]
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Ag groups commit to reaching 10 million youth through 4-H by 2025
The USDA, National 4-H Council and Cooperative Extension have committed to reaching 10 million youth through the 4-H program by 2025. “It’s a big, audacious goal.” Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky was one of [Read More…]
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U.S., China have agreed on enforcement mechanism for any trade deal
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the U.S. and China have found a way to enforce agreements made in a trade deal. In an interview with CNBC Wednesday, Mnuchin said officials have agreed on an enforcement [Read More…]
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Censky stresses importance of updated ethanol data
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky says the USDA’s recent study showing reduced greenhouse gas emissions from ethanol compared to gasoline is important because it is up to date. “We thought it was very useful [Read More…]
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Tips for the 2019 planting season
The wet start to the year and less than ideal field conditions could lead to a condensed planting season and put even more pressure on farmers this spring. In this Managing for Profit, Matt Hays [Read More…]
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Rescue dogs star in sweet photo shoot to get adopted for National Pet Day
Nataba/iStock (NEW YORK) — In honor of National Pet Day on April 11, pet food company “I and Love and You” teamed up with several pet rescues to help pets find their forever homes. National [Read More…]
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Rescue dogs star in sweet photo shoot to get adopted for National Pet Day
Nataba/iStock (NEW YORK) — In honor of National Pet Day on April 11, pet food company “I and Love and You” teamed up with several pet rescues to help pets find their forever homes. National [Read More…]
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested at Ecuadorian Embassy
Jack Taylor/Getty Images(LONDON) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested on a 7-year-old warrant early Thursday at the Embassy of Ecuador in London, and is currently being held in a police station. “Julian Assange, 47, [Read More…]