Month: June 2019
Former USC gynecologist George Tyndall arrested on sexual assault charges
ABC News(LOS ANGELES) — Former University of Southern California gynecologist George Tyndall was arrested on Wednesday in the wake of allegations levied by hundreds of former students who claimed he sexually assaulted them under the [Read More…]
Milk production forecast lower while components remain strong
Dairy economists expect forage quality issues and rising grain prices to impact milk production in the Upper Midwest and Northeast. “Corn is now $4.50 a bushel, way up, and soybeans so we’re looking at higher [Read More…]
Most USDA ERS employees say they won’t move to KC
A survey by the American Federal Government Employees says nearly 70 percent of the USDA’s Economic Research Service say they will leave the agency instead of moving to Kansas City. The transition from Washington D.C. [Read More…]
Prevent plant will include corn silage, and a lot of rules
A farm management specialist says prevented plant is the most confusing crop insurance product but it’s helping farmers get through this year. “Most farmers that are taking large amounts of prevent plant payments will have [Read More…]
Below says avoid extreme changes
As the season grows shorter, a well-known crop specialist has been recommending against drastically changing maturity. Fred Below at the University of Illinois tells Brownfield Ag News he got many questions about shifting to faster [Read More…]
USDA mulls acreage recount
The USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) is considering the possibility of re-surveying planted acreage numbers. The latest survey of planted acres and acres left to plant was done the first couple of weeks in [Read More…]
Leaving for G20 in Osaka, Trump complains about US defense pact with Japan
AlxeyPnferov/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Just before taking off on Air Force One for the G20 summit in Osaka, President Donald Trump complained about the longstanding U.S. defense pact with Japan, America’s closest ally in Asia, and bashed [Read More…]
In South Korea, specialized schools train wannabe YouTubers
ABC News(SEOUL) — Eileen Lee, 41, ditched her well-paying job at one of the top conglomerates in South Korea to become a YouTuber. Lee, who now runs her own firm, believes that a YouTube channel [Read More…]
Defense lawyer floats ‘revenge suicide’ theory for missing Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos
New Canaan Police Department(NEW YORK) — The defense attorney for the estranged husband of a missing Connecticut mother of five is considering a “revenge suicide hypothesis as an explanation for her disappearance,” he told reporters [Read More…]
Delta, JetBlue offering waivers for Dominican Republic flights after spate of US deaths
Boarding1Now/iStock(NEW YORK) — Delta and JetBlue are offering waivers for tickets to the Dominican Republic following the deaths of several U.S. tourists in the Caribbean country. Delta is offering options for Dominican-bound travelers “due to [Read More…]
One of the world’s largest cities is facing a devastating drought
stevanovicigor/iStock(NEW YORK) — One of the world’s largest cities is grappling with a water crisis that, at least in the short term, can only be fixed by rain. Chennai, the fourth-largest city in India with [Read More…]
Report: Robots could replace 20M manufacturing jobs worldwide by 2030
iStock(NEW YORK) — Robots are estimated to replace about 20 million manufacturing jobs by 2030, according to a new report. The global stock of industrial robots has more than doubled since 2010, and the rise [Read More…]
Top NRA executive Chris Cox resigns amid tumultuous time for the gun group
Scott Olson/Getty Images(FAIRFAX, Va.) — A high-ranking leader of the NRA has resigned amid growing turmoil in the gun group. Chris Cox has stepped down from his post as the NRA’s chief lobbyist and principal [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued June 26 at 10:01AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska…South Dakota… Missouri River Near Greenwood Missouri River Near Verdel Missouri River At Niobrara Missouri River At Springfield
Deputy recounts dramatic night he rescued newborn baby girl left in plastic bag
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office(ATLANTA) — A Georgia family and local sheriff’s deputy are opening up about the “emotional” moment they rescued an unidentified baby girl who was abandoned in a plastic shopping bag. The baby, [Read More…]
Google Maps shortcut in Colorado turns into ‘muddy mess’ with ‘a hundred cars’
iStock(DENVER) — A shortcut to the Denver International Airport turned into a “muddy mess” on Sunday for dozens of drivers who were following directions from Google Maps. Connie Monsees of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, was on [Read More…]
Kim Kardashian West’s shapewear brand “Kimono” faces backlash
Karwai Tang/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Kim Kardashian West’s new Kimono Solutionwear shapewear brand is already facing backlash for its controversial name. The new collection was created for women to confidently and comfortably enhance body shape [Read More…]
Indiana State Board of Animal Health meeting
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be on the ground in Indianapolis July 9 for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health meeting. Continue reading Indiana State Board of Animal Health meeting at Brownfield Ag News. [Read More…]
Supreme Court strikes down Tennessee liquor sales law in win for big retailers
Bill Oxford/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down strict residency requirements for retailers of beer, wine and liquor in Tennessee, clearing the way for more retail options for consumers and, potentially, lower prices. [Read More…]
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are heading to Africa this fall
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images(LONDON) — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are heading to Africa. The royals and new parents to son Archie will visit South Africa this fall. Nigel Casey, the [Read More…]