Month: June 2019
News
Iran responsible for attack on two tankers in Gulf of Oman: Pompeo
Manakin/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday said Iran is responsible for the attack on two commercial tanker ships sailing in international waters in the Gulf of Oman earlier in the day. “It [Read More…]
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Maine becomes 10th jurisdiction to legalize medically assisted suicide
Darwin Brandis/iStock(NEW YORK) — Maine is now the latest state to allow medically assisted suicide, and advocates believe that there are many more states to come. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed the Maine law on [Read More…]
Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 13, 2019
Jul. corn closed at $4.42, up 12 centsJul. soybeans closed at $8.88, up 10 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $321.70, up $2.20Jul. soybean oil closed at 28.02, up 46 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.35 and [Read More…]
Ag News
Hay crunch created by winter and spring weather challenges
There’s a hay crunch caused by spring weather challenges that have slowed the first cutting of alfalfa. Minnesota Milk executive director Lucas Sjostrum says prices have jumped as supplies run short. “And you’re seeing some [Read More…]
Ag News
Cleaver says funding needed to secure ERS/NIFA move
The Kansas City region has been chosen as the future sites of two USDA research agencies – along with about 700 federal jobs. The move from the Washington, D.C., however, is not a sure thing. [Read More…]
Ag News
Using unconventional methods to put pressure on China
A member of the Senate Ag Committee says its time to put more pressure on China. During a hearing on Thursday, John Hoeven (ho-ven) of North Dakota suggested taking a more unconventional approach to trade [Read More…]
Ag News
Minnesota ag leaders join USDA’s largest trade mission
Minnesota was well represented during USDA’s largest-ever trade mission. State Ag Commissioner Thom Petersen and southwest Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon were part of a delegation led by undersecretary Ted McKinney to Colombia, Panama, and Peru [Read More…]
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French anesthetist suspected of poisoning 24 patients, killing 9: Authorities
gpointstudio/iStock(PARIS) — An anesthetist in France is accused by police of poisoning 24 patients, killing nine, allegedly in an effort to ruin the reputation of his colleagues because of personal conflicts he had with them, [Read More…]
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French anesthetist suspected of poisoning 24 patients, killing 9: Authorities
gpointstudio/iStock(PARIS) — An anesthetist in France is accused by police of poisoning 24 patients, killing nine, allegedly in an effort to ruin the reputation of his colleagues because of personal conflicts he had with them, [Read More…]
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Iran responsible for attack on two tankers in Gulf of Oman: Pompeo
Manakin/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday said Iran is responsible for the attack on two commercial tanker ships sailing in international waters in the Gulf of Oman earlier in the day. “It [Read More…]
Ag News
Smithfield and RAE making renewable natural gas
Smithfield Foods is a partner in making natural gas out of hog manure. Methane gas is being captured by Roeslein Alternative Energy (RAE) at Smithfield hog production facilities in North Missouri – which is purified [Read More…]
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Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei rejects Trump’s offer to talk
iStock/BornaMir(TEHRAN, Iran) — Amid renewed high tensions in the Persian Gulf, Iran’s Supreme Leader says he has rejected an offer from President Donald Trump to talk, blasting the U.S. as insincere in its offer and [Read More…]
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Man arrested for 1986 murder of 11-year-old girl who was strangled while walking home from school
Norwalk Police Department(NORWALK, Conn.) — A man was arrested Wednesday in the 1986 cold case murder of an 11-year-old Connecticut girl who was strangled while walking home from school, police said. On September 23, 1986, [Read More…]
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Virginia school district buys food truck to provide students with free meals during summer
No Kid Hungry(DANVILLE, Virginia) — A Virginia school district has purchased a food truck to serve free lunches to students over the summer. Danville Public Schools bought the food truck, which costs $42,000, because of [Read More…]
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Sheriff, family grieve off-duty LA deputy’s ‘senseless and cowardly murder’
LASD(LOS ANGELES) — A Los Angeles County deputy who was killed this week while off duty is being remembered as a kind-hearted family man who gave 13 years of “selfless service,” the Los Angeles County [Read More…]
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Houston police seeking man in security guard uniform who shot 1-year-old boy in chest
Crime Stoppers of Houston(HOUSTON) — Police in Houston say they’re desperate to find a man who was wearing a security guard uniform and holstered gun when he shot a 1-year-old in an apparent road rage [Read More…]
Ag News
USDA picks Kansas City area for ERS/NIFA
The USDA has picked the Kansas City area for the relocation of its Economic Research Service and National Institute of Food and Agriculture from their Washington, DC locations. Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he’s thrilled [Read More…]
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Unseasonably cool weather covers much of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, heavy rain lingers across the lower Great Lakes region, particularly Michigan. The rain is another setback to eastern Corn Belt producers attempting to complete corn and soybean planting. Meanwhile, dry weather [Read More…]
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Illinois beef farmer hoping for passage of FEEDD act
Forage options for cattle producers was a top concern at the Illinois Beef Association’s Summer Conference. Alan Adams is part of a seven-generation feeder cattle farm in Sandwich, Illinois. He says recent weather conditions have [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued June 13 at 8:48AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska…Iowa… Lake Francis Case At Chamberlain Missouri River Near Greenwood Missouri River Near Verdel Missouri River At Niobrara