Month: August 2019
Ag News
Hog futures drop on demand concerns
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures ended the day higher on strong wholesale values and expectations of improved cash business after the markets tumbled last week. Feeder cattle futures closed higher on the [Read More…]
Ag News
Parson applauds USDA and Bunge moves to Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Parson says moving part of the USDA into Kansas City will be good for farmers and ranchers and good for the state, “For the first time in our state’s history – for [Read More…]
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As anti-government protests continue in Hong Kong, marchers embrace a new slogan made famous by Bruce Lee
LewisTsePuiLung/iStock(HONG KONG) — When Hong Kong riot police descended on a rail station where protesters were holding a sit-in on Wednesday, a small group of demonstrators unspooled a fire hose to create a watery moat [Read More…]
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued in Northeast as summer heat slams Southwest
ABC News(NEW YORK) — People in New York and Boston should expect a rough evening commute home Wednesday as severe storms hit the Northeast. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, [Read More…]
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Fires in Amazon rainforest up more than 80% this year, scientists warn
gustavofrazao/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is experiencing a record amount of fires this year, according to the country’s space agency. The number of fires in the Brazilian Amazon between Jan. 1 and [Read More…]
Ag News
Ethanol production hits multi-month low
U.S. ethanol production and stocks declined last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.023 million barrels a day, down 22,000 on the week, the lowest weekly average since April as the industry [Read More…]
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Officials to reevaluate search for missing firefighters off Florida coast after 6th day
U.S. Coast Guard(PORT CANAVERAL, Fla.) — U.S. Coast Guard officials will assess whether to continue the search for two firefighters who went missing on a fishing trip off the coast of Florida after six days [Read More…]
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Teen girl, baby sister found dead in apparent homicide; mom named person of interest: Police
kali9/iStock(ONTARIO, Calif.) — A 4-month-old girl and her 14-year-old sister were found dead in the garage of their southern California home in a suspected homicide, and their mother has been named a person of interest, [Read More…]
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Migrants allowed to disembark Open Arms ship at Lampedusa as Italian government shakes
Naeblys/iStock FILE(NEW YORK) — Dozens of people were allowed to disembark a rescue ship on the Italian island of Lampedusa, ending a 19-day standoff between the Spain-based rescue organization and the Italian government. The Open [Read More…]
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Harvey Weinstein seeks change of venue for trial, citing ‘circus-like atmosphere’
iStockHarvey Weinstein wants his upcoming criminal trial moved because of a “circus-like atmosphere” that exists in New York, according to a recent court filing. An attorney for the disgraced film producer said in the filing [Read More…]
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12-year-old boy bitten in apparent shark attack in Florida, escapes with ‘very minor’ injuries: Official
Connah/iStock FILE(FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — A 12-year-old boy was bitten in an apparent shark attack in Florida Wednesday morning, escaping with only “very minor” injuries, according to a fire rescue official. The boy was in [Read More…]
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19-year-old sues Juul, Philip Morris alleging illegal marketing to young people
BCFC/iStock(CHICAGO) — An Illinois teenager is suing e-cigarette maker Juul and tobacco giant Philip Morris claiming the companies use illegal and deceptive marketing to prey on young people. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in [Read More…]
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‘Stranger Things’ star Millie Bobby Brown is launching her own vegan makeup line
Jun/iStock(NEW YORK) — Millie Bobby Brown is launching her own vegan makeup line called Florence by Mills. The Stranger Things star announced the new line by posting a video about it on Instagram. “Every young [Read More…]
Ag News
Trade dispute with China continues
President Trump says the trade dispute with China will continue whether “it’s good or bad” for the U.S. in the short term. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Trump said it will help in the long term [Read More…]
Ag News
Temps vary; active pattern across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, showers and thunderstorms are affecting some western production areas, including parts of the Missouri Valley. Cool air is arriving across the upper Midwest, but hot, humid conditions linger in the Ohio [Read More…]
Ag News
Much cooler days ahead for much of the Heartland
During the next few days, a surge of cool air will engulf much of the central and eastern U.S. Late-summer heat will persist, however, from the Intermountain West to the High Plains. Mostly dry weather [Read More…]
Ag News
The battle against weed resistance
Research has shown that a farmer’s best chance to control weeds happens when they spray early. In this Managing for Profit, University of Wisconsin weed scientist Rodrigo Werle addresses some of the challenges farmers face [Read More…]
Ag News
Pioneer Media Day
Pioneer hosted a media day at its Johnston, Iowa headquarters on August 13 to provide ag journalists with an update on company programs. Brownfield took the opportunity to interview several of the Pioneer experts on hand. Pioneer [Read More…]
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Man films his own dramatic plane crash and helicopter rescue off California coast
Owen Leipelt(SAN FRANCISCO) — Two people are lucky to be alive after their plane lost power and went down in Half Moon Bay off the coast of California on Tuesday – and they caught the [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued August 21 at 8:01AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota and Nebraska… Missouri River Near Greenwood Missouri River Near Verdel Missouri River At Niobrara Missouri River At Springfield