Month: May 2019
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Indiana Farm Bureau Leader Trip
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be on the ground in our Washington, D.C. June 18-20 for the Indiana Farm Bureau Leader Trip. Continue reading Indiana Farm Bureau Leader Trip at Brownfield Ag News.
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Soil testing leads to better soil health, productivity
For decades, soil testing has given farmers an idea of the nutrient density and makeup of their soil. “But at some point, we started to realize there’s more to the soil than just a warehouse [Read More…]
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Focusing on the first weeks of growth
The growing season is off to a slow start – and as growers battle Mother Nature the window to make management decisions is narrowing. In this Managing for Profit, Kris Paulson Co-Founder of Sentera explains [Read More…]
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Stormy weather awaits Plains, Midwest over Memorial Day weekend
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The storm system that brought 97 reported tornadoes to the central U.S. this week finally moved into the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, bringing an EF-1 tornado with winds of at least 86 [Read More…]
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New virtual reality training tech takes cops directly into the minds of the mentally distressed
ABC(NEW YORK) — It seems to happen almost every week: a cop in America is called to respond to some sort of disturbance -– a man with a weapon, a woman disrupting the midnight calm [Read More…]
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Harvey Weinstein comes to tentative $44 million settlement agreement with sexual misconduct accusers
DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein and his former studio have come to a tentative agreement in bankruptcy court to resolve lawsuits filed by several women who have accused him [Read More…]
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Not enough ‘outrage’ in wake of rampant anti-transgender murders: Activists
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(DETROIT) — Julisa Abad said she’s one of the more fortunate transgender women in Detroit’s Six Mile and Woodward area. The 34-year-old said she’s never worked in the sex industry, but she understands [Read More…]
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Stormy weather awaits Plains, Midwest over Memorial Day weekend
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The storm system that brought 97 reported tornadoes to the central U.S. this week finally moved into the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, bringing an EF-1 tornado with winds of at least 86 [Read More…]
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New virtual reality training tech takes cops directly into the minds of the mentally distressed
ABC(NEW YORK) — It seems to happen almost every week: a cop in America is called to respond to some sort of disturbance -– a man with a weapon, a woman disrupting the midnight calm [Read More…]
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Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts apologizes for alleged racist behavior toward black students
Jeffrey Greenberg/UIG via Getty Images(BOSTON) — The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston is apologizing after a teacher posted publicly that her middle school students were the subjects of racist behavior during a visit last [Read More…]
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Oregon State college student falls to her death from cliff while taking pictures
Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue(TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore.) — An Oregon college student is being mourned after she died in a tragic fall earlier this week while taking photos at a lookout point. Michelle Casey, 21, [Read More…]
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As more states create exoneration compensation laws, some run into funding problems
SOURCE: THE INNOCENCE PROJECT/ABC NEWS, AS OF MAY 23, 2019 (ABC News)(NEW YORK) — Richard Phillips was just allocated $1.5 million for three decades that he wrongfully spent in prison for a murder that he [Read More…]
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UK Prime Minister Theresa May resigns in wake of mismanaged Brexit
Leon Neal/Getty Images(LONDON) — U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday announced her resignation, putting an end to months of speculation over her future because of her handling of Brexit. “It is now clear to [Read More…]
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Lawmakers reach agreement on disaster package
Congressional lawmakers have reached agreement on a 19-billion dollar disaster package. The bill passed the Senate Friday afternoon and is headed to the House. It delivers aid to Midwestern states deluged with springtime floods, among [Read More…]
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Trump comments on MFP-2 trade aid
President Trump says he is standing by America’s farmers. He was joined by farm organization leaders, state agriculture secretaries, and Secretary Sonny Perdue as he told reporters China has targeted farmers in the trade dispute, [Read More…]
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Universal Orlando’s Harry Potter ride to feature a free-fall vertical drop
Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, opening at Universal Orlando on June 13. (Credit: Universal Orlando)(ORLANDO, Fla.) — The most anticipated roller coaster of the summer is being billed as a “story coaster.” Hagrid’s Magical Creatures [Read More…]
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Ag groups pleased with support for farmers impacted by trade disputes
Many ag groups say they are pleased there will be another round of support for farmers impacted by trade disruptions, but more must be done. National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule was [Read More…]
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Study: improvements needed in U.S. rural transportation system
America’s rural transportation system needs repairs in order to support economic growth, according to a new study by TRIP, a national transportation research organization. Carolyn Kelly is associate director of research and communications with TRIP. [Read More…]
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Minnesota Soybean reacts to USDA trade aid announcement
The Minnesota Soybean Growers is thanking the Trump Administration for crafting another round of trade aid, but CEO Joe Smentek says the Association is frustrated another bailout is necessary. “We were really looking forward to [Read More…]
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MO Corn CEO says MFP-2 looks fairer to corn farmers
Missouri Corn Growers CEO says it looks like second trade mitigation payments, announced today, are going to be fairer to corn farmers, “Instead of basing it and announcing ahead of time on a commodity by [Read More…]