Month: May 2019
Ag News
Storms across much of the Heartland; heat Southeast
A storm system currently emerging from the Rockies will rapidly intensify later Monday and on Tuesday while crossing the central and southern Plains. By mid-week, the storm will weaken while crossing the upper Midwest, while [Read More…]
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Cool north; warmth, severe weather on-tap South
Across the Corn Belt, a Frost Advisory was in effect early Monday in much of Minnesota. In fact, cool, mostly dry weather covers all of the Midwest, which currently lies between storm systems. However, corn [Read More…]
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Slain Alabama police officer identified, suspected gunman may face death penalty: Officials
kali9/iStock(AUBURN, Ala.) — A former military man is in custody for allegedly gunning down an Auburn, Ala., police officer and wounding two other officers, authorities said. Grady Wayne Wilkes, 29, was arrested Monday morning after [Read More…]
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Police searching for missing Miami school district employee and mom of 2
Miami Gardens Police Department(MIAMI) — Police are searching for a Miami school district employee and mother of two who has been missing for five days. Kameela Russell, 41, who works as a test chairperson at [Read More…]
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UK bans nationals from entering or remaining in war-torn Syria
Britain’s Home Secretary Sajid Javid. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)(LONDON) — The U.K. government has announced plans to ban British nationals from entering or remaining in parts of war-torn Syria, utilizing powers granted by a controversial new [Read More…]
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U.S.-China trade tensions continue
China officials are reportedly in “no rush” to resume trade negotiations with the U.S. Chinese analysts told the South China Morning Post that trade officials are prepared to suspend further trade talks if President Trump [Read More…]
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Comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy sworn in as Ukraine’s president, dissolves Parliament
Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images(KIEV, Ukraine) — Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the 41 year-old TV comedian who won Ukraine’s elections last month, was sworn in as president on Monday and immediately called for the country’s Parliament [Read More…]
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Man wanted in arson attempt at Chicago synagogue: Police
Surveillance video of a man who attempted to start a fire at a synagogue in Chicago, May 19, 2019. (Chicago Police Department)(CHICAGO) — Police are searching for a man who left a Molotov cocktail at [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:03AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska…South Dakota…Iowa… Missouri River At Niobrara Missouri River At Springfield Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon James River At Huron
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Flood Warning issued May 20 at 8:03AM MDT until May 23 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska…South Dakota…Iowa… Missouri River At Niobrara Missouri River At Springfield Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon James River At Huron
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Nike to change pregnancy policy in athlete contracts after backlash
code6d/iStock(NEW YORK) — After a group of female track stars alleged they were penalized by Nike for being pregnant, the company said it would do more to protect female athletes’ pay during and after pregnancy. [Read More…]
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Alabama police officer shot dead, two others hurt; suspect captured after manhunt: Chief
kali9/iStock(AUBURN, Ala.) — A suspected gunman is in custody after an Auburn, Alabama, police officer was shot dead and two fellow officers were hurt, the local police chief said. The three officers were met with [Read More…]
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Iowa Corn chairman: Treat corn fairly in MFP process
Corn growers were upset last year when the USDA only provided a penny per bushel for corn in trade mitigation payments. Iowa Corn Growers Association chairman Mark Recker says corn needs to be treated more [Read More…]
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Checking for financial management gaps
When it comes to farm management there are several skills needed to help a business run successfully. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University says it is important to evaluate financial management practices for gaps, especially now [Read More…]
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Alabama police officer shot dead, two others hurt; suspect on the run: Chief
kali9/iStock(AUBURN, Ala.) — A manhunt is underway for a dangerous gunman after an Auburn, Alabama, police officer was shot dead and two fellow officers were hurt, the local police chief said. The three officers were [Read More…]
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US Navy ship sails past Chinese-claimed reef in South China Sea
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Morgan K. Nall(WASHINGTON) — A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed within 12 miles of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Monday in a [Read More…]
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Duchess Kate brings her kids to enjoy new garden she designed for early childhood development
Yui Mok – WPA Pool/Getty Images(LONDON) — Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, unveiled the “Back to Nature” garden she helped design at the RHS Chelsea Flower show this weekend. The duchess’ garden was created with [Read More…]
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Violent, long-lasting tornadoes threaten Oklahoma, Texas
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Over the weekend, 41 tornadoes were reported across eight states as severe storms again target the heartland. Violent, potentially life-threatening tornadoes may strike western Texas and Oklahoma as the threat of [Read More…]
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Violent, long-lasting tornadoes threaten Oklahoma, Texas
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Over the weekend, 41 tornadoes were reported across eight states as severe storms again target the heartland. Violent, potentially life-threatening tornadoes may strike western Texas and Oklahoma as the threat of [Read More…]
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NJ police seen on video pinning down, punching 19-year-old during arrest
TheaDesign/iStock(DOVER, N.J.) — A video recorded during a violent arrest shows at least one New Jersey police officer punching a suspect who’s pinned to the ground. Cyprian Luke, 19, was apprehended around 2 a.m. on [Read More…]