Month: October 2019
Atticus expands pre-emerge and PPO herbicide product line
Atticus is expanding its line of pre-emerge and PPO herbicide products for soybean growers. Atticus offers branded-generic crop protection products and is releasing a number of herbicide mixtures, categorized in three product families, which offer [Read More…]
US Grains Council working for farmers at Global Ethanol Summit
US Grains Council President Ryan LeGrand says they are keeping farmers top of mind while meeting with representatives from 60 countries at the first Global Ethanol Summit this week. “We are working for the US [Read More…]
Russia says it will prevent a clash between the Syrian government and Turkey
omersukrugoksu/iStock(MOSCOW) — Russia on Tuesday said its troops were now patrolling an area separating the forces of the Syrian government and Turkey, a development that signals how Moscow is taking the role of key power-broker [Read More…]
American lawyer fatally shot in Pacific nation of Micronesia, officials say
Prathaan/iStock(LONDON) — An American lawyer was shot and killed on the Pacific nation of Micronesia on Monday evening, officials said. Rachelle Bergeron was shot as she returned home from her daily jog on the tiny [Read More…]
Chipotle now offers employees free tuition for tech and business degrees
marcnorman/iStock(NEW YORK) — Chipotle is investing in new education benefits for its employees who are studying business and technology with a new program that will pay tuition up front. “Chipotle recognizes that financial barriers can [Read More…]
Improvised explosive device detonates at Montana elementary school, no one injured: Sheriff
vmargineanu/iStock(HELENA, Mont.) — An improvised explosive device detonated on the playground of a Montana elementary school Tuesday, authorities said. No one was injured, according to the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office, but students at [Read More…]
Saddleridge fire began near base of transmission tower in northern Los Angeles: Investigators
FILE photo – Erin Donalson/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — The Saddleridge Fire that has burned through thousands of acres in Southern California began near the base of a transmission tower in northern Los Angeles, according to investigators. [Read More…]
Uber passenger struck and killed by police car after fleeing from fight with other rider
Josie_Desmarais/iStock(ENCINO, Calif.) — An Uber passenger who got into a physical altercation with another rider was struck and killed by a California highway patrol car after jumping from the Uber and running across a highway. [Read More…]
A plea to kidnapper days into search for 3-year-old girl: ‘Bring this baby home’
ThamKC/iStock(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — The Birmingham, Ala., community is pleading for the safe return of a 3-year-old girl, days after she was allegedly abducted. At a Monday night vigil, Jasmaine Deloach, the head of Angel Arms [Read More…]
Man goes to police station, confesses to murder; 1 body found in car, 3 in home: Officials
FILE photo – VisionsbyAtlee/iStock(MOUNT SHASTA, Calif.) — Four bodies have been recovered after a man allegedly went to a California police station and confessed to murder, authorities said. The man walked into the lobby of [Read More…]
Mexican president asks Pelosi to push USMCA forward
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking her to move the US Mexico Canada Agreement forward. Some Democrats oppose the USMCA citing labor and enforcement [Read More…]
Avoid life insurance misconceptions
How much life insurance is needed, what is covered and what will it cost? While the insured pays the life insurance premium, life insurance is there to protect the insured’s loved ones. “The biggest thing [Read More…]
Preparing your home and property before winter
Winter is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about ways to keep your family and property safe. In this Managing for Profit, Jeanna Lemaster with Indiana Farmers Insurance has some reminders [Read More…]
WeWork removes more than 2,000 phone booths over formaldehyde hazard
Michael Vi/iStock(NEW YORK) — After dealing with corporate drama for weeks that saw the withdrawing of its IPO and the ousting of its CEO, coworking startup WeWork is facing a new set of issues after [Read More…]
Flood Warning issued October 15 at 8:34AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota… Big Sioux River Near Brookings …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nebraska…South Dakota… Missouri River Near Greenwood
Danish brewer Carlsberg could soon be selling beer in paper bottles
coldsnowstorm/iStock(COPENHAGEN, Denmark) — Danish beer maker Carlsberg unveiled what it says is the first “paper bottle” for beer, made out of sustainably-sourced wood fibers. Carlsberg unveiled its Green Fibre Bottle at the C40 Mayor’s Summit [Read More…]
Prince William and Kate meet with prime minister of Pakistan
KeithBinns/iStock(ISLAMABAD) — Prince William and Duchess Kate followed in the footsteps of William’s late mom Princess Diana Tuesday as they continued their tour of Pakistan. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with Pakistan Prime [Read More…]
Heavy rains pick up in the South, Nor’easter coming to Northeast
ABC News(NEW YORK) — A storm system will move through the South Tuesday with heavy rain that could cause flash flooding. Already Tuesday morning ahead of the storm, three states — Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi — [Read More…]
Taco Bell recalls over two million pounds of seasoned beef
RiverNorthPhotography/iStock(NEW YORK) — Taco Bell has stopped serving seasoned beef at dozens of restaurant locations across the United States over concerns the meat product may be contaminated with metal shavings. The fast-food chain announced Tuesday [Read More…]
Should you inject or broadcast?
Manure. It’s the byproduct of animal agriculture but nature’s way to fertilize crops. USDA research is studying how different application equipment can leave more nutrients in the soil and its added benefits. USDA soil scientist [Read More…]