Month: July 2019
News
Man convicted of rape and murder in the ’90s set to be exonerated thanks to genetic genealogy
Zinkevych/iStock(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — In the 1990s, Christopher Tapp was sent to prison for the rape and murder of Idaho teen Angie Dodge. Despite his DNA not matching evidence found at the crime scene, he [Read More…]
Ag News
Humidity and hot nights will stress crops
USDA’s meteorologist says its humidity this week, not the heatwave, that will stress crops. “We’re not going to see much cooling at night do to extremely high dewpoint temperatures and we know from past experience [Read More…]
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University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Potato Field Day.
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will be in Hancock on July 18 for the University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Potato Field Day. Continue reading University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Potato and [Read More…]
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Family farms conference focused on building resiliency
The CEO of Family Farms LLC, Shari Rogge-Fidler, says farmers are stronger and better when they work together, especially during challenging times. “We are providing ideas for families to build resiliency within their own family, [Read More…]
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Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
Brownfield’s Larry Lee will be on the ground in Johnson Creek for Wisconsin Farm Technology Days July 23, 24 & 25, 2019. Continue reading Wisconsin Farm Technology Days at Brownfield Ag News.
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South Korea and Japan trade dispute could lead to ‘dire consequences,’ official warns
Oleksii Liskonih/iStock(SEOUL, South Korea) — A thorny trade dispute between South Korea and Japan could end up with “dire consequences” and “adversely affect companies like Apple, Amazon, Dell, Sony, and billions of consumers all over [Read More…]
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Air Force warns against storming Area 51 as Facebook event reaches 1.5 million attendees
Sgt. Connor Mendez/U.S. Army (LINCOLN COUNTY, Nev.) — The Air Force is warning people against storming Area 51 in Nevada, after a Facebook event page, organizing a meet up at the “Alien Center tourist attraction,” [Read More…]
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After nearly 20 years in prison, man set to be exonerated based on new DNA technique
Zinkevych/iStock(IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) — In the 1990s, Christopher Tapp was sent to prison for the rape and murder of Idaho teen Angie Dodge. Despite his DNA not matching evidence found at the crime scene, he [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued July 17 at 9:06AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska…South Dakota…Iowa… Missouri River Near Greenwood Missouri River Near Verdel Missouri River At Niobrara Missouri River At Springfield
Ag News
A rising price environment
The Spring of 2019 will be remembered as a historic year for rainfall as well as late planting. Years with similar weather, that also resulted in late planting (2013, 1995, 1993 and 1984), saw national [Read More…]
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Dairy Experience Forum explores consumer views on milk
Dairy farmers are gathering in the Twin Cities this week to have what Midwest Dairy CEO Lucas Lentsch calls “disruptive conversations” about consumer preferences. Lentsch tells Brownfield the Dairy Experience Forum addresses the vast and [Read More…]
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Heat wave expanding across the Plains, Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, Post-Tropical Cyclone Barry is moving east-northeastward across the lower Great Lakes region, producing scattered showers. Meanwhile, a cold front is sparking widespread showers and thunderstorms across the upper Midwest. Elsewhere, heat [Read More…]
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Brief, but intense heat wave ahead across the Heartland
Heat and high humidity levels will dominate the central and eastern U.S. through week’s end, except on the northern Plains. By early next week, however, markedly cooler, drier air will arrive across the Plains and [Read More…]
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Boeing dedicates $50 million of pledged $100 million to the families of the victims of Lion Air and Ethiopian crashes
nycshooter/iStock(CHICAGO) — Boeing on Wednesday announced that is will dedicate $50 million of pledged $100 million for relief to the families of the 346 people that were killed in the Lion Air and Ethiopian crashes. [Read More…]
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50 years later: Astronaut Michael Collins returns to the Apollo 11 launch pad: ‘It’s a wonderful feeling’
iStock(BREVARD COUNTY, Fla.) — Astronaut Michael Collins, 88, returned to where it all began — the spot where Apollo 11 launched into space 50 years ago Tuesday. He reflected on the mission that brought man [Read More…]
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Instagram faces criticism after leaving gruesome images of teen’s corpse on platform for hours
iStock(NEW YORK) — A man suspected of murdering 17-year-old Bianca Devins alerted police to the killing by posting photographs of her dead body on multiple social media platforms, police said. Now, Instagram is facing criticism [Read More…]
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Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman sentenced to life in US prison
OMAR TORRES/AFP/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was sentenced to life in prison, a federal judge in Brooklyn decided Wednesday. Guzman, 62, was convicted in February of charges that mandate life in prison, [Read More…]
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Hot dog fans can relish a stay in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile with Airbnb
joshuaraineyphotography/iStock(CHICAGO) — A hot dog may not be considered a sandwich, but now it can be a home. Oscar Mayer is opening the doors of its infamous Wienermobile for the first time ever to give [Read More…]
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FaceApp goes viral with old-age filter, but spurs privacy concerns
damircudic/iStock(NEW YORK) — FaceApp is the latest viral trend that has everyone doing a double-take over how they might look 50 years in the future — but users might want to take a closer look [Read More…]
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EU launches investigation into Amazon’s use of ‘sensitive data’
Amazon(LONDON) — The executive body of the European Union has opened a formal investigation into whether Amazon’s handling of data from independent sellers breaks anti-competition laws. The European Commission will investigate Amazon’s dual role as [Read More…]