Month: September 2019
News
Sentencing day for actress Felicity Huffman in ‘Varsity Blues’ college entrance scam
Kuzma/iStock(BOSTON) — Desperate Housewives star Felicity Huffman is set to be sentenced on Friday for federal crimes stemming from the massive “Varsity Blues” college entrance scam, and prosecutors are asking a judge to send her [Read More…]
Weather
Flood Warning issued September 13 at 1:17AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River At Mitchell
Weather
Flood Warning issued September 12 at 2:40PM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River At Huron James River Near Forestburg James River At Mitchell James River Near Scotland
Weather
Flood Warning issued September 12 at 2:40PM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River At Huron James River Near Forestburg James River At Mitchell James River Near Scotland
Weather
Flood Warning issued September 13 at 1:17AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River At Mitchell
Weather
Flood Warning issued September 13 at 1:17AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota… James River At Mitchell
Ag News
New guest worker legislation expected soon
A dairy group leader says to watch for a new proposal in Washington to help farmers get year-round guest workers. Laurie Fischer with the American Dairy Coalition tells Brownfield, “We are hearing (about) a new [Read More…]
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Minnesota farmer considers dairy exit
A southeast Minnesota organic dairy farmer admits he’s considering getting out of dairying. Dale Pangrac of Lewiston tells Brownfield his farm went through a big expansion in 2013, right before milk prices began spiraling down. [Read More…]
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Central Missouri farmer starts with good yields
A Central Missouri farmer is getting better-than-expected yields early in the harvest. Robert and Nathan Alpers lost all their low-lying river bottom acres to flooding last spring, but they began shelling corn Wednesday on higher [Read More…]
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Parson pleased WOTUS repealed
Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he’s pleased the EPA and Corps of Engineers have officially repealed the Waters of the U.S. rule. “They should have done that a long time ago. You know, but I [Read More…]
News
Democratic candidates split on the best path forward for US trade policy
twinsterphoto/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Amid roiling trade tensions, the crowded 2020 Democratic candidate field now finds itself divided on a path forward on the tricky terrain of American trade — a path made all the more difficult [Read More…]
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Parson glad SB 391 in play
Governor Mike Parson says he’s glad Senate Bill 391 that he signed into law is now in play, after a judge removed the restraining order against its implementation, “It’s going to be back in play. [Read More…]
News
Small plane crash shuts down major highway near D.C., 4 treated for injuries
Michael Hannegan Jr.(BOWIE, Md.) — A plane’s pilot and passenger were seen standing in the median of a highway in Bowie, Maryland, on Thursday after surviving a crash shortly before noon. “I’m blessed that we’re [Read More…]
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Tory Burch’s latest collection was inspired by Princess Diana’s ’80s style
PictureLake/iStock(NEW YORK) — During New York Fashion Week, the looks showcased from Tory Burch’s spring/summer 2020 show were inspired by Princess Diana’s iconic style. Paying homage to the late royal’s stylish ’80s aesthetic, Burch mentioned [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans surge on China hopes
Soybeans were sharply higher on commercial and technical buying. The trade is more optimistic about a deal with China following recent actions by both Beijing and Washington D.C. on tariffs. There was talk during the [Read More…]
Ag News
Bayer partners with Luke Bryan for 5th Farm Tour
Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan will kick off his eleventh consecutive FARM TOUR in Marshall, Wisconsin at the Statz Brothers Farm on September 26 and will perform on stage at six farms, winding [Read More…]
Ag News
Container shipping keeping US soybean farmers in the game
A soybean transportation lead says container shipping is helping US soybean farmers stay competitive in the global market. Scott Sigman with the Illinois Soybean Association tells Brownfield although container shipping costs more per ton, there [Read More…]
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USDA lowers new crop U.S. soybean ending stocks
The USDA has cut its outlook for new crop U.S. soybean ending stocks. The biggest changes to the balance sheet were in beginning stocks, or old crop ending stocks, with the USDA saying there was [Read More…]
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Former FFA communications director Bill Stagg dies
Former National FFA communications director Bill Stagg died of cancer on September 6, 2019 at the age of 67. Stagg worked with National FFA for more than 40 years where played a key role [Read More…]
News
GameStop to close up to 200 stores by the end of the year after decline in sales
RiverNorthPhotography/iStock(NEW YORK) — GameStop will shutter between 180 to 200 under-performing stores by the end of the year, executives said after the company reported a larger-than-expected decrease in sales. The video game retailer made the [Read More…]