Month: January 2020
Ag News
Ten percent of South Dakota’s corn still in the field
The USDA says South Dakota’s corn harvest is still 10 percent short of being finished. Thirteen percent of the sunflowers are yet to be harvested. Winter wheat is 73 percent good to excellent. South Dakota [Read More…]
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Weather puts damper on 2019 says MN farmer
A farmer in south-central Minnesota says the weather put a damper on 2019. AJ Krusemark grows corn, soybeans, and custom finishes hogs near Trimont. “2019 was definitely a challenging year. And I think to sum [Read More…]
Ag News
Hog futures firm on demand optimism
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle ended the day lower, waiting for cash trade to develop. Feeder cattle were lower on the same factors with additional pressure from the day’s firm move in corn. [Read More…]
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Triazine Network likes EPA interim atrazine decision
The EPA has published its interim decision on atrazine for weed control and a coalition of ag groups says it’s good news for farmers. Brownfield spoke with Missouri Corn Growers CEO Gary Marshall – chairman [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Sabres trade Scandella to Montreal; acquire Flames’ Frolik
The Buffalo Sabres have traded veteran defenseman Marco Scandella to the Montreal Canadiens and acquired forward Michael Frolik from the Calgary Flames
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No. 22 Lady Vols open SEC schedule by beating Missouri 77-66
No. 22 Lady Vols open SEC schedule by beating Missouri 77-66
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Eagle’s Carson Wentz to make postseason debut vs. Seahawks
Carson Wentz’s time is now
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Assistant coach Boone won’t return to UNC staff for 2020
North Carolina assistant coach Scott Boone won’t return next season
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Wild card weekend NFL picks against the spread, ranked in order of confidence | J-MAC’S NFL SUPER 6
Wild card weekend NFL picks against the spread, ranked in order of confidence | J-MAC’S NFL SUPER 6
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Notre Dame’s Kmet changes mind, declares for NFL draft
Notre Dame’s Kmet changes mind, declares for NFL draft
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Rooney makes winning debut for Derby in England’s 2nd tier
Wayne Rooney made a winning debut for Derby as he had a hand in both goals in a 2-1 victory over Barnsley in England’s second-tier League Championship
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Jim Harbaugh closes 4th straight season with 2 losses in row
Jim Harbaugh was hired five years ago at Michigan to restore glory for college football’s winningest program
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Bills look for 1st playoff win since 1995 in visit to Texans
The Buffalo Bills are looking for their first playoff win since 1995 when they visit the Houston Texans on Saturday to open the NFL playoffs
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Red Sox sign C Plawecki to 1-year deal, cut 1B/OF Travis
The Boston Red Sox have signed catcher Kevin Plawecki to a $900,000, one-year contract
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What to know about the deadly Australia bushfires and why they’re expected to continue for months
iStock(LONDON) — Australia’s bushfires are continuing to wreak havoc on communities all over the country. The wildfires began in September and are expected to last for several months as the hot weather continues. Here is [Read More…]
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Delpit caps unusual season for LSU with trip to title game
LSU star safety Grant Delpit has switched positions and played through an injury this season
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Clay Travis breaks down why Tua Tagovailoa needs to go pro this year
Clay Travis explains why he thinks it would be a wise decision for Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to leave for the NFL Draft this year.
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Remembering David Stern, and some of his top accomplishments
David Stern’s many accomplishments are being remembered now after the former NBA commissioner died earlier this week
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Mets find relief in New Year, introducing Dellin Betances
The New York Mets have introduced their newest acquisition, welcoming four-time All-Star reliever Dellin Betances to Citi Field
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California law banning discrimination against natural hair officially goes into effect
iStock(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — People in California now have new protection to wear their natural hair in the workplace and classroom. The CROWN Act (Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair) that was signed [Read More…]