Month: February 2020
Ag News
Milk prices on the rise
Recent low milk prices have forced many dairies out of business, but things are looking up for dairy farmers. University of Illinois animal science professor Mike Hutjens says low milk prices have been common the [Read More…]
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2020 Ag Youth Award Registration
Fill out the form below to participate in the 2020 Ag Youth Award program. Call letters etched on the buckles MUST be those of Brownfield Ag News affiliates. There is a limit of two buckles [Read More…]
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Trump cites USMCA as best gain for ag
President Trump’s State of the Union address spent more than an hour addressing accomplishments and goals of the administration over the past three years including the benefits of the U.S. Mexico Canada agreement for farmers. [Read More…]
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Ag Economy Barometer: Farmers unsure of ARC or PLC
A majority of farmers surveyed in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer say they don’t know what crop safety net program they will enroll in. Farmers have until March 16 to sign up [Read More…]
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Kitchens among additions to Judge’s staff with N.Y. Giants
New coach Joe Judge has completed his 20-man coaching staff with the New York Giants
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Colin Cowherd: ‘Zion Williamson is what a star looks like’
Zion Williamson faced off against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks last night and Colin Cowherd liked what he saw. Hear why he thinks Zion is ‘what a star looks like.’
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Nike unveils ‘Watch Us Rise’ Black History Month visuals honoring inspiring leaders
code6d/iStock(NEW YORK) — Black History Month is an annual observance celebrating outstanding achievements as well as the history of prestigious African Americans. With that, Nike has tapped various leaders of color to create powerful imagery [Read More…]
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Invest in coronavirus prevention today or ‘pay more later’: WHO
BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP via Getty Images(GENEVA) — There’s a small window of time in which to contain the novel coronavirus, the head of the World Health Organization said at a Wednesday news conference. “Invest today or [Read More…]
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Chris Broussard: LeBron was ‘as impressive as you can be’ in win over San Antonio
Chris Broussard joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to discuss LeBron James dropping 36 points, including 5 consecutive three-pointers, in a blowout win for the Los Angeles Lakers over the San Antonio Spurs.
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Eric Dickerson sees Bill Belichick leaving New England before Tom Brady
Eric Dickerson joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to discuss whether or not Tom Brady will return to the New England Patriots for the 2020 season, as the 42-year old quarterback is an unrestricted free [Read More…]
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Passenger plane crashes at Istanbul airport, at least 21 injured
guvendemir/iStock(ISTANBUL) — A plane skidded off the runway and crashed at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport as it attempted to land on Wednesday. Firefighters, medics and police teams are at the scene and the nose of [Read More…]
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Supercars champ McLaughlin gets IndyCar seat with Penske
Scott McLaughlin will get a chance to race for Team Penske in IndyCar
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American tennis player Spears handed 22-month doping ban
American tennis player Abigail Spears has been handed a 22-month doping ban after a positive test from last year’s U.S. Open
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US snowfall totals down 46% since 1970s due to rising global temperatures, study says
Willowpix/iStock(NEW YORK) — The amount of snow falling in several regions of the U.S., especially in states like Tennessee, Utah and Colorado, has been dramatically declining over the years due to rising global temperatures, according [Read More…]
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Digital Extra: The NCAA tournament resume of Gophers men’s hoops
The Minnesota Gophers already have a few impressive wins on their resume, but there’s still plenty of work to be done down the stretch.
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Officer fatally shot during pursuit leaves behind son, daughter: Alabama AG
amphotora/iStock(BIRMINGHAM, Ala.) — An Alabama police officer has died after being shot during a chase Tuesday night, state officials announced Wednesday morning. The Kimberly Police Department officer was shot during a pursuit on Interstate 65 [Read More…]
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US launches ICBM from California in overnight test
U.S. Air Force(LOMPOC, Calif.) — The U.S. Air Force launched a Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California early Wednesday as part of its regular testing of the missile fleet. “A team [Read More…]
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Drew McIntyre on bringing back Broken Dreams theme, favorite wrestler growing up | WWE BACKSTAGE
You asked, and Drew McIntyre answered. The 2020 Men’s Royal Rumble champ answers your social media questions in this Q&A. Including: Bringing back Broken Dreams theme, the NXT opponent he would like to face , [Read More…]
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Successive avalanches hit same spot, killing 33 and burying dozens of rescuers in Turkey
RafalBelzowski/iStock(VAN, Turkey) — A major rescue operation is under way after two avalanches hit the same location in eastern Turkey, trapping a team of rescue workers dispatched to deal with the initial avalanche. Rescue workers [Read More…]
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Basketball Day Indiana 2020 set for this Saturday
Kokomo will serve as host site for high school games and TV broadcast; TV schedule includes 27 consecutive hours of Basketball Day programming.