Month: November 2019
Ag News
Graydon Colbaugh – Specialty Animal Production – Entrepreneurship/Placement
While visiting a feed store with his mother, Graydon Colbaugh of the McMinn County FFA Chapter in Tennessee met the owner of the Virginia Donkey Rescue. His supervised agricultural experience (SAE) was born out of [Read More…]
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Abigayle Bartholomew – Swine Production – Entrepreneurship
Abigayle Bartholomew of the Lexington FFA Chapter in Tennessee has sows that have been linebred for 35 years but she also occasionally adds a new boar to increase genetic diversity. Her herd consists of 16 [Read More…]
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Kylynn Mallen – Nursery Operations – Entrepreneurship/Placement
When her mother started her retail greenhouse, Kylynn Mallen of the Cameron FFA Chapter in Missouri took her role in the new business, too. Summers before high school were spent learning the tricks of the [Read More…]
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Sounders sell out MLS Cup final, more than 69,000 expected
The MLS Cup final will be played before one of the largest crowds in league history
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Washington’s Quade Green eligible after NCAA grants waiver
Washington’s Quade Green eligible after NCAA grants waiver
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Hundreds of Oklahoma inmates convicted of lesser crimes to be granted early release
@OklaDOC/Twitter(OKLAHOMA CITY) — Hundreds of prisoners in Oklahoma are scheduled to be released Monday after the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole board on Friday commuted the sentences of more than 450 inmates. House Bill 1269, which [Read More…]
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Storm the Court scores 45-1 upset in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
Storm the Court won the $2 million Juvenile by a neck at 45-1 odds on opening day of the Breeders’ Cup, scoring the biggest upset in the race’s 35-year history
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Devils acquire G Louis Dominque from Lightning for ’21 pick
The New Jersey Devils have acquired goaltender Louis Domingue from the Tampa Bay Lightning for a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2021 NHL draft
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Rangers decline ’20 options for new catcher, 2 relievers
The Texas Rangers have declined 2020 contract options for relievers Shawn Kelley and Nate Jones, and newly acquired catcher Welington Castillo
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Braves decline Billy Hamilton’s option
The Braves declined their part of Billy Hamilton’s mutual option for 2020, allowing the speedy outfielder to become a free agent
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McKinzie is lukewarm favorite in Breeders’ Cup Classic
There’s plenty of good horses in the Breeders’ Cup Classic. Just no standout.
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Cardinals outright Joe Hudson, lose Mike Mayers to Angels on waivers
With Major League Baseball’s offseason officially underway, the St. Louis Cardinals made a series of transactions to tidy up their 40-man roster.
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Seahawks claim Josh Gordon off waivers
Wide receiver Josh Gordon has joined the Seattle Seahawks a day after being released off injured reserve by the New England Patriots
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John Elway’s search for a quarterback continues
Broncos general manager John Elway hasn’t been able to find a worthy successor to Peyton Manning in the four years since his retirement
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Patriots QB Tom Brady impressed with Hamilton’s F1 career
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady impressed by Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One career
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Mahomes listed as questionable for Chiefs’ game vs Vikings
Mahomes listed as questionable for Chiefs’ game vs Vikings
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Gordon becomes free agent after exercising option, Royals declining it
Alex Gordon exercised his mutual option for 2020 — as expected. The Kansas City Royals declined it — as expected. He becomes a free agent — as expected.
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Arizona still trending upward despite frustrating losses
Arizona still trending upward despite frustrating losses
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Corn mostly weak, watching harvest activity
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, pulling contracts to a modest weekly gain. China bought 132,000 tons of 2019/20 U.S. soybeans and while sales have fallen short of some expectations, Beijing says it [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 1, 2019
Dec. corn closed at $3.89 and 1/4, down 3/4 centNov. soybeans closed at $9.24 and 1/4, up 7 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $303.90, down 50 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 31.03, up [Read More…]