Month: June 2019
Ag News
Trump: US-China trade deal is possible
President Trump says a trade deal with China is possible but he’s happy with the way things were going. During an interview with Fox Business, Trump said he’s prepared to implement more tariffs on [Read More…]
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Minnesota farmer gets creative with feedstuffs
A Minnesota cow/calf farmer is getting creative to ensure his cattle remain well fed. Brady Wulf of Hancock says forage availability will be a concern the rest of the year because of poor spring weather. [Read More…]
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Farmers express planting concerns during ODA listening session
Ohio farmers continue to face unprecedented weather and field conditions as above average rainfall has flooded fields, prevented farmers from planting crops, and created a livestock feed crisis. Ohio Director of Agriculture Dorothy Pelanda met [Read More…]
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Report: Woman ‘detained’ in connection with murder of American doctor in Belize
iStock(BELMOPAN, Belize) — The investigation into the double murder of an American doctor and his local guide in Belize has made progress, according to a local news station. Police have “detained” a woman who allegedly [Read More…]
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Police seeking discarded mattress in missing Utah student case
Salt Lake City Police(SALT LAKE CITY) — Authorities are searching the home of a person of interest in the mysterious case of missing University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck, police said. Investigators are also looking [Read More…]
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Fisher-Price recalls Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards inclined sleeper accessory
CPSC(NEW YORK) — Fisher-Price is recalling the inclined sleeper accessory that comes with its Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards after reports of infant deaths, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Thursday. [Read More…]
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Apple recalls some 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops due to fire hazard
Apple(NEW YORK) — Apple is recalling half a million 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops due to the potential for the batteries to catch fire, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Thursday. The company [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued June 27 at 9:32AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska… James River At Huron Missouri River Near Greenwood Missouri River Near Verdel Missouri River At Niobrara
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China buys U.S. ag goods ahead of G20
The USDA says China made significant purchases of U.S. agricultural goods during the week ending June 20th. Beijing bought more than 10,000 tons of U.S. pork, nearly 80,000 tons of soybeans, and almost 50,000 tons [Read More…]
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Off-duty Chicago police officer shot in head, ‘battling for his life’: Police
Marco_Piunti/iStock(CHICAGO) — A 25-year-old Chicago police officer is “battling for his life” after he was shot in the head while off-duty, according to the superintendent. The officer was driving with a woman at about 1:38 [Read More…]
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Search underway for 2-year-old who went missing after mom put him to bed: Police
Hampton VA Police(HAMPTON, Va.) — A search is underway in Virginia for a 2-year-old boy who has been missing for days. Noah Tomlin was last seen when he was put to bed at about 1 [Read More…]
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Parents of slain University of Utah student to take legal action against school
strickke/iStock(SALT LAKE CITY) — The parents of a University of Utah student who was killed on campus by her ex-boyfriend last year plan to take legal action against the school. Matt and Jill McCluskey said [Read More…]
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Americans keeping cars longer, research shows
zstockphotos/iStock(SOUTHFIELD, Mich.) — Americans are continuing to hold on to their cars and trucks rather than purchasing new vehicles, new research shows. According to data company IHS Markit, the average age of cars and trucks [Read More…]
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 27 at 7:31AM MDT until June 27 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 452 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA COTTONWOOD JACKSON LINCOLN LYON MURRAY NOBLES
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Trade disputes harm U.S. reputation
An ag policy professor is concerned the reputation of the U.S. as an exporter is being irreparably harmed by trade disputes started by the Trump Administration. Jonathan Coppess at the University of Illinois says the [Read More…]
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 27 at 5:51AM MDT until June 27 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 452 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA COTTONWOOD LINCOLN LYON MURRAY PIPESTONE ROCK
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Five things to Watch: Trump’s trip to Japan and South Korea
Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s foreign policy challenges take center stage on Thursday as he arrives in Asia to attend the G-20 economic summit in Japan, before continuing on [Read More…]
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 27 at 5:45AM MDT until June 27 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 452 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA COTTONWOOD LINCOLN LYON MURRAY PIPESTONE ROCK
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German Chancellor seen physically shaking for second time this month
KAY NIETFELD/AFP/Getty Images(BERLIN) — For the second time in just over a week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel appeared to be unsteady, shaking noticeably during a public ceremony Thursday morning in Berlin. Standing alongside German President [Read More…]
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American woman killed by sharks while snorkeling in the Bahamas: Police
iStock(NEW YORK) — An American woman has died after she was attacked by sharks while snorkeling with her family in the Bahamas, authorities said. Jordan Lindsey, 21, of Torrance, California, was swimming in waters near [Read More…]