Month: March 2020
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How the alcohol industry is helping combat coronavirus
Destilería Serrallés, Inc.(DUBLIN, Ireland) — Businesses around the world have come up with unique ways to help their communities amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the spirits industry has pivoted from providing stiff drinks to [Read More…]
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On This Day: Tyus Edney save the UCLA Bruins in the second round of the 1995 NCAA tournament
College basketball’s most-storied program won its last championship in 1995, thanks to an unforgettable buzzer-beater in the second round.
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WWE Superstars react to Rob Gronkowski announcing he’ll host a two-night WrestleMania
WrestleMania 36 is set to be a two-night event emanating from the Performance Center, hosted by Rob Gronkowski. This is going to be epic.
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Some Spanish clubs decide to leave virus tests for others
Some Spanish clubs decide to leave virus tests for others
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March Madness memories: Farokhmanesh, Chalmers and more
With no March Madness, basketball fans can only reflect on the big games, shots and moments that define this time of year.
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MLB calls off games in Mexico, Puerto Rico
Major League Baseball has called off what was to be its first two regular-season games in Mexico City
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Today, Tomorrow, and the Long View Ep. 5
In this episode of Today, Tomorrow, and the Long View Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner speaks with Lance Albin, president of UMB Bank’s Agribusiness Division about the importance of working capital ratio and how farmers can work [Read More…]
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Perdue says food system alive and well
Ag Secretary Perdue says the food system is alive and well in the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on a Florida radio station Wednesday, Perdue said USDA meat inspectors are on the job, food [Read More…]
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Farm Bureau highlights immediate issues facing agriculture
American Farm Bureau has released its first assessment of the impact on farmers and ranchers as the nation addresses the coronavirus pandemic. President Zippy Duvall says AFBF has been in contact with administration officials [Read More…]
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Labor concerns rise as visa processing halts in Mexico
The National Pork Producers Council is calling on the US government to prevent the already severe labor shortage situation from becoming a crisis. Jen Sorenson, the president-elect of the NPPC, says the decision by the [Read More…]
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Thune, Stabenow sponsor cover crop flexibility bill
A bipartisan bill to provide flexibility for harvesting and grazing cover crops on prevented plant acres has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan say [Read More…]
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AP source: Broncos waiving injured QB Joe Flacco
Another veteran quarterback is on the open market
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Lions trade cornerback Slay to Eagles
Justin Edmonds/Getty Images(DETROIT) — The Lions have traded pro bowl cornerback Darius Slay to the Eagles for a third round and fifth round pick in this years draft, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. [Read More…]
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Upon further review: NFL allows teams to announce signings, trades
The NFL has changed course and is allowing teams to announce agreements they have reached with free agents as well as trades.
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Indians pay minor leaguers during hiatus, closing complex
The Cleveland Indians are continuing to pay minor league players their weekly stipends to help offset any “hardship” during the coronavirus shutdown
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Coronavirus live updates: Italy’s death toll becomes highest in world surpassing China
narvikk/iStock(NEW YORK) — pandemic of novel coronavirus, which began in China just three months ago, has tightened its grip around Europe and North America. The new respiratory virus, known officially as COVID-19, has spread to [Read More…]
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Coronavirus live updates: Italy’s death toll reaches 3,405, surpassing China’s number of fatalities
narvikk/iStock(NEW YORK) — pandemic of novel coronavirus, which began in China just three months ago, has tightened its grip around Europe and North America. The new respiratory virus, known officially as COVID-19, has spread to [Read More…]
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NCAA Tournament: Big shots that define the madness of March
There will be no last-second heroics in the NCAA Tournament after the outbreak of the coronavirus led to its cancellation
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Packers all-time tournament: 1962 (1) vs. 2011 (16)
Vote for who you think will in a matchup of two great Green Bay Packers teams – 1962 and 2011
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Despite no reported coronavirus, Hawaii won’t let cruise ship passengers disembark
KenWiedemann/iStock(HONOLULU) — Two cruise ships with no onboard reported cases of coronavirus, are not permitted to let passengers off to explore Hawaii, officials announced. As a precautionary measure to prevent spread of the virus — [Read More…]