Month: August 2019
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Smithfield ventures into plant-based proteins
Smithfield Foods has launched a line of soy-based protein products under the name ‘Pure Farmland.’ John Pauley, Smithfield’s chief commercial officer, tells Brownfield Ag News the reason why, “We are not only the world’s largest [Read More…]
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USDA says there’s more hay, but Extension agent questions hay quality
A University of Wisconsin Extension crops agent says the USDA’s recent hay production figures don’t tell the whole story. Richard Halopka says, “While we maybe have a few more tons of hay per acre or [Read More…]
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NAWG offended by Trump comments about wheat exports to Japan
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) has taken offense to comments President Trump made Tuesday while talking about the trade deficit with Japan. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule says the President suggested Japan doesn’t want [Read More…]
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Several factors propping up farmland values
Firm demand and limited supply have buoyed farmland values in many parts of the Midwest. Rod Hebrink, CEO of farm credit cooperative Compeer Financial, says the market has been relatively stable. “We may be off [Read More…]
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Agronomist says corn needs rain and growers should scout for stalk health
Purdue Extension Agronomist Bob Nielsen says recent drought-like conditions have negatively impacted the corn crop. “There are restricted root systems from the early season wetness and soil compaction and the onset of drought symptoms occurred [Read More…]
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Several officers injured by suspect firing in ongoing shooting in Philadelphia: Police
WPVI-TV(PHILADELPHIA) — Several Philadelphia police officers are injured by at least one gunman who authorities say is firing at them in an ongoing shooting incident, Philadelphia Police Sgt. Eric Gripp tweeted. Police cars were seen [Read More…]
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Suspect firing at officers in ongoing shooting incident in Philadelphia: Police
WPVI-TV(PHILADELPHIA) — At least one suspect is firing at officers in an ongoing shooting incident in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Police Sgt. Eric Gripp tweeted. Gripp said there’s a large police presence and urged residents to avoid [Read More…]
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Grassley says getting an RFS fix through Congress would be ‘a gamble’
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the EPA is undermining the intent of Congress when it hands out RFS waivers to oil refiners. But Grassley says trying to get a fix through Congress could be risky, [Read More…]
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Dow drops 800 points, marking worst day for stock market this year
lucky-photographer/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted more than 800 points on Wednesday, as investors suffered their worst day of the year as new concerns arose over data on global economic growth. The [Read More…]
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Family of boy in brutal bullying attack caught on video sues Los Angeles school, saying he suffered permanent brain damage
Obtained by ABC News(NEW YORK) — The family of a teenage boy is suing the charter school that he attended over a year after a bullying attack that left him with what they say are [Read More…]
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Dow drops 800 points as roller coaster in markets continues
lucky-photographer/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted more than 800 points on Wednesday as new concerns arose over data on global economic growth. It marked the largest drop of the Dow this year. [Read More…]
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Hundreds of lawsuits to be filed for old alleged child sexual abuse cases in NY after passage of Child Victims Act
Kuzma/iStock(NEW YORK) — Leaders of the Catholic Church in New York are facing a “dark time” in the wake of a passage of a law that now allows victims of child abuse to file civil [Read More…]
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Dow drops more than 700 points as roller coaster in markets continues
lucky-photographer/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted more than 700 points on Wednesday as new concerns arose over data on global economic growth. By 1 p.m. Wednesday, the Dow had fallen as low [Read More…]
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Jeffrey Epstein’s guards allegedly falsified logs to cover up lapse in cell checks: Sources
Rattankun Thongbun/iStock(NEW YORK) — A review of surveillance camera footage from inside the Metropolitan Correction Center (MCC) in New York showed that two guards who were supposed to check on Jeffery Epstein every 30 minutes [Read More…]
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Toy guns removed from Florida store after dad complains they look too realistic
Eliseo Way III(WINTERHAVEN, Fla.) — Multiple toy guns have been pulled from a Florida convenience store after a concerned customer complained they looked too realistic and could create potentially dangerous situations for children playing with [Read More…]
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Senate continues working to restrict Trump’s tariff powers
The Senate might bring a compromise bill limiting President Trump’s tariff powers to the floor this fall. There are two similar bills that would restrict the President’s use of Section 232 national security tariffs including [Read More…]
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Hello, fair food. Goodbye, health?
Most fair food is full of calories and fat and flavor – and it’s associated with having fun! But is it possible to eat healthy at the fair? Yes! Healthy Living ~ fair food Continue [Read More…]
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U.S. ethanol production, supplies rise
Ethanol production and stocks both moved higher last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.045 million barrels a day, up 5,000 on the week, the second week in a row with an [Read More…]
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Household guide
Commentary: In 1951, the Christian Mission at Glasgow Christian Church in Glasgow, Illinois sponsored the printing of a spiral-bound booklet featuring 1001 helpful household hints. “Your Household Guide” might have been a fundraiser for this [Read More…]
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Hong Kong International Airport resumes flights after two days of cancellations
josephmok/iStock(HONG KONG) — Flights resumed at the Hong Kong International Airport on Wednesday after two days of paralyzing protests that spiraled into violence and chaos. Although the airport was open, authorities limited access to the [Read More…]