Month: October 2019
News
Vatican orders review of Buffalo diocese over handling of abuse allegations
iStock(NEW YORK) — The Vatican said it’s implementing a fact-finding visitation of the Diocese of Buffalo amid widespread criticism of Bishop Richard Malone’s handling of allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct against local clergy. The [Read More…]
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Police helicopter goes down responding to another downed aircraft, both pilots survive
iStock(FORT MEADE, Fla.) — A police helicopter went down in a muddy Florida field Thursday evening as its pilot was searching for the pilot of another downed aircraft. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said one [Read More…]
Ag News
Milk futures higher, cash dairy steady to mostly higher Thursday
October class III milk on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange up 12 cents at $18.48. November five cents higher at $18.37. December also up a nickel at $17.63. January through March contracts a penny to seven [Read More…]
Ag News
Blunt encouraged about a USMCA vote
Republican U.S. Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri says there’s a better chance for passage of the USMCA than a few weeks ago. In an interview with Brownfield Ag News, Blunt says, “I’ve actually been encouraged [Read More…]
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Cattle futures up on light, higher direct cash trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were modestly higher, supported by the day’s light, but higher, direct cash business. October was up $.75 at $106.80 and December was $.20 higher at $110.82. Feeder cattle were [Read More…]
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USDA makes specialty crop research investment
The USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has invested $11 Million dollars in research for specialty crops. Under Secretary Scott Hutchins says the public-private research will focus on innovative solutions to pest management [Read More…]
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Late season soybean diseases seen in Minnesota
An agronomist in southern Minnesota saw very little insect pressure but says there was some late season disease emergence in soybeans. Dan Kohler with Asgrow/Dekalb tells Brownfield sudden death syndrome started to appear during the [Read More…]
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Dog who wandered 700 miles from home found safe in New Mexico
iStock(LOS ANGELES) — A Los Angeles-area family had a reason to celebrate on Thursday when a man revealed that he discovered their missing dog wandering in New Mexico — nearly 700 miles away from his [Read More…]
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Teen named homecoming queen two years after surviving being shot
iStock(NEW YORK) — She is living a teenager’s dream with a twist: being crowned homecoming queen two years after surviving a shot to the back of her head. 17-year-old Deserae Turner was shot in the [Read More…]
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Former Philadelphia mayor calls approval of safe-injection site ‘hugely important’
(PHILADELPHIA) — iStockA Philadelphia nonprofit’s plan to open a safe-injection site, where drug users can inject under medical supervision, does not violate federal drug laws, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Although it’s likely the ruling [Read More…]
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Wrongfully convicted NYC man released from prison after serving 26 years
iStock(NEW YORK) — A New York City man was released from prison after a quarter-century behind bars on Thursday after prosecutors asked to throw out his murder conviction. “I feel great!” said Carlos Weeks, who [Read More…]
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Cincinnati slated to become the next city to ban discrimination against natural hair
iStock(CINCINNATI) — Cincinnati is slated to become the next city to ban discrimination against natural hair as it relates to employment and housing opportunities as well as public accommodations. On Wednesday, Cincinnati City Council member [Read More…]
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3 injured in active-shooter situation at Washington apartment building
iStock(VANCOUVER, Wash.) — At least three people were wounded in a shooting at an apartment building in downtown Vancouver, Washington. Two of those shot are in critical condition, according to Portland ABC affiliate KATU-TV. Police [Read More…]
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Update on Davison County Flood Assistance
We continue to have several rural roads closed due to bridges/culverts out, or water over the road. If you had severe structural damage or damage to the living quarters of your home and have not [Read More…]
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Minnesota farmer expects “average at best” crop
A farmer in south-central Minnesota says average yields are the best he can hope for after a challenging growing season. Blue Earth County corn and soybean grower Kevin Paap tells Brownfield weather difficulties began in [Read More…]
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USDA: cheese, butter production up in August
The USDA says cheese production during August was 1.111 pounds, up 2.2% on the year. Italian type cheese production was 0.8% higher at 457.064 million pounds, while American type cheese production was up 5.1% on [Read More…]
Weather
Frost Advisory issued October 03 at 2:19PM MDT until October 04 at 8:00AM MDT by NWS
…FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 9 AM CDT FRIDAY… * WHAT…Temperatures as low as 34 will likely result in frost formation. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South [Read More…]
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Banksy depicting British politicians as apes sold for record $12.2 million
iStock(LONDON) — A painting depicting British politicians as monkeys has become the most expensive artwork to date by street artist Banksy, as it was sold for 9.9 million pounds ($12.2 million) at the London auction [Read More…]
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Cyberbullying experts react to Instagram’s new anti-bullying Restrict feature
iStock(NEW YORK) — Instagram has rolled out a new feature that will allow users to secretly block bullies from commenting on their posts. But cyberbullying experts said it was not clear the change would be [Read More…]
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Florida man accidentally shoots, kills son-in-law who was trying to surprise him for his birthday: Sheriff
iStock(SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla.) — A man shot and killed his son-in-law who jumped out of the bushes to surprise him for his birthday, in what the local sheriff called a “horrible accident.” The father-in-law, [Read More…]