Month: November 2021
Ag News
Corn shrugs off broader market drop
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, cementing the lower weekly finish. Contracts were down on spillover from the broader market, which was concerned about new, emerging COVID strains. That pushed a lot of [Read More…]
Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 26, 2021
Dec. corn closed at $5.86 and 3/4, up 7 centsJan. soybeans closed at $12.52 and 3/4, down 13 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $356.20, down $1.40Dec. soybean oil closed at 69.02, down 192 [Read More…]
Ag News
Pesticide industry battling supply chain challenges, working to ensure 2022 availability
The CEO of CropLife America says while pesticide dealers are seeing higher than average prices and supply chain disruptions, they are doing their best to make sure product is available for the 2022 growing season. [Read More…]
Ag News
Using genetics as a risk management tool
Cattle producers are raising some of the highest quality beef in the industry’s history – and it’s adding value to their product. “None of us are in business to break even every single year.” Kara [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
“It feels like Christmas!” Watch Andrew Garfield nerd out after getting greeting from ‘Cobra Kai’ cast
Netflix Andrew Garfield can be seen on Netflix in Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s musical film Tick…Tick…Boom!, and he can also now be seen absolutely losing his mind on NetflixGeeked’s social media. And it’s all thanks to a greeting from the cast [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Why are coronavirus cases and hospitalizations on the rise in the US?
iStock/narvikk (NEW YORK) — With coronavirus infection rates back on the rise, many Americans are wondering why the U.S. is, once again, experiencing surge in cases and hospitalizations, despite widespread vaccinations. The U.S. is now [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard roundup — 11/24/21
ABC (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Charlotte 106, Orlando 99 Phoenix 120, Cleveland 115 L.A. Lakers 124, Indiana 116 (OT) Brooklyn 123, Boston 104 Milwaukee 114, [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
‘They make me proud’: Biden meets with Coast Guard after virtual meeting with service members
Getty/MANDEL NGAN (Nantucket, MA) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden spent the first part of their holiday hosting a virtual meeting with service members from around the world to wish them a [Read More…]
ABC National News
Death of 14-year-old Florida boy ruled a homicide
iStock/tillsonburg (FLORIDA) — The death of a 14-year-old Florida boy whose body was found last week has been ruled a homicide by local police. Ryan Rogers of Palm Beach Gardens was found dead Nov. 16 [Read More…]
ABC National News
2 NYPD officers shot in Bronx ‘gun battle,’ authorities say
iStock/carlballou (NEW YORK) — Two New York City Police officers were shot but are expected to make a full recovery after a “gun battle” broke out in the Bronx on Wednesday evening. Police say the [Read More…]
ABC National News
COVID-19 live updates: Only 1 in 4 health workers fully vaccinated in this region
iStock/koto_feja (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.1 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 775,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins [Read More…]
ABC National News
Ahmaud Arbery’s mother speaks out after murder trial verdict: ‘I’m really, really thankful’
iStock/CatEyePerspective (NEW YORK) — Ahmaud Arbery’s mother said she is feeling especially thankful this Thanksgiving, after three men were found guilty of his murder. “Today is Thanksgiving and I’m really, really thankful. My family and [Read More…]
ABC National News
Food insecurity persists, forcing community organizers to act
iStock/Halfpoint (NEW YORK) — As families gather across the country to celebrate Thanksgiving and give thanks, many are struggling to fill their kitchens with fresh food and groceries. The U.S. has made virtually no progress [Read More…]
Ag News
Two proposals, two different solutions, no easy answer for cattle markets
Two legislative proposals with two very different solutions have the same goal of fixing the cattle market but a pair of cattle groups disagree which is the best fix. R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard says the [Read More…]
Ag News
Compeer Financial What’s Happening with Farmland Values (Part 2)
The farmland market is in uncharted territory with record sales. Compeer Financial chief appraiser Mike Morris says with all the risk and opportunity, it’s important to work with a trusted advisor with expectations for continued [Read More…]
Ag News
Digital tools at growers’ fingertips
Golden Harvest technical agronomy manager Bruce Battles tells Brownfield that in addition to Golden Harvest’s E-Luminate, the company has many useful digital tools that are easily accessible. “They’re actually more accessible than E-Luminate, right there [Read More…]
Ag News
Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner but don’t let it linger on the table for too long. For all hot and cold foods– you can only safely keep them out up to two hours – after that, harmful [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle futures jump on cash, wholesale business
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by cash and wholesale business, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct trade. Feeders picked up additional support from the modestly lower [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Will Smith narrates ‘Bel Air’ trailer, Halle Berry’s ‘Bruised] debuts, and more
Peacock Will Smith narrates the trailer for Bel Air, the new coming-of-age series he is executive-producing that’s inspired by his iconic show Fresh Prince of Bel Air. “This is a story all about how my life got flipped and turned upside down,” [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Watch holiday magic become real Thanksgiving night on ABC’s ‘The Magic Maker’
ABC Yes, the holidays are a magical time, but one guy is about to show you that with a Thanksgiving special that incorporates some actual magic. Magician Adam Trent, aka The Futurist, has appeared on America’s Got [Read More…]