Year: 2021
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Economist looks at softening dairy markets
A dairy economist says the market continues to show signs of softness. Mark Stephenson is the University of Wisconsin Center for Dairy Profitability Director. He tells Brownfield, “We had price opinions back in May, you know, [Read More…]
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Wisconsin hay quality and quantity varies by region
Wisconsin farmers are having varied results producing hay this summer, depending on if their part of the state received timely rains. Brody Stapel is the Edge Dairy Farmers Cooperative President and farms near Cedar Grove, [Read More…]
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Arkansas crops: soybeans 64% and cotton 68% rated good to excellent
Arkansas crop development remains close to the average pace. Twenty three percent of the corn crop has reached maturity with 83% in the dough stage and 66% rated good to excellent. Rice is 49% headed, [Read More…]
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Wisconsin crops doing well despite regional rain shortages
Weekend storms brought rain to some Wisconsin crops, but many areas were missed and need rain. USDA reporters say 64% of the state’s topsoil has adequate moisture, but 23% is short and 8% very short [Read More…]
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SD crop conditions worsen
South Dakota corn and soybean conditions continue to get worse. As of Sunday, 27% of corn was very poor to poor. Corn silking was at 83%, about normal. Soybeans were 30% very poor to poor. [Read More…]
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With Cousins out for COVID protocol, QB shortage irks Zimmer
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has expressed confidence in the strength of his team’s chemistry to supersede any potential tension between players vaccinated for COVID-19 and holdouts who’ve so far [Read More…]
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Big 12 warns of losing 50% of TV value following UT/OU exit
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Big 12 Conference could see the value of its television deal cut in half once Texas and Oklahoma bolt for the Southeastern Conference, Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby said Monday [Read More…]
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Pelicans send Ball to Bulls, get Hornets’ Graham
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans are sending Lonzo Ball to Chicago and will acquire Devonte Graham from Charlotte as part of separate sign-and-trade agreements, two people with knowledge of the situation said. [Read More…]
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Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agency
Point guards were the immediate focus when the NBA’s free agency window opened Monday night, with Kyle Lowry headed to the Miami Heat, Lonzo Ball on his way to the Chicago Bulls while Chris Paul [Read More…]
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Colts’ QB Carson Wentz out 5-12 weeks with broken foot
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich couldn’t wait to start working with quarterback Carson Wentz on the field. He’ll have to wait at least five more weeks — perhaps longer. Just minutes [Read More…]
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Supreme Court allows excessive force lawsuit to proceed
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Supreme Court is allowing a lawsuit to go forward alleging police officers used excessive force when arresting a Sioux Falls woman in 2016. Nichole Boggs sued in Second [Read More…]
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US employers ratchet up the pressure on the unvaccinated
NEW YORK (AP) — Employers are losing patience with unvaccinated workers. For months, most employers relied on information campaigns, bonuses and other incentives to encourage their workforces to get the COVID-19 shot. Now, a growing [Read More…]
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US hits 70% vaccination rate — a month late, amid a surge
The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults — a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant [Read More…]
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Law enforcement preparing for 81st annual Sturgis bike rally
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — Law enforcement agencies are preparing for the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and are on alert for increased outlaw gang activity. The weeklong event that begins Friday is in its 81st year, and [Read More…]
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4 dead, 2 children from Hartford, SD, hurt in Montana head-on collision
MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Four people have been killed and two children injured in a head-on collision on Interstate 90 in western Montana. A 45-year-old Spokane, Washington man suspected of being under the influence was [Read More…]
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American star Simone Biles to return for balance beam finals
TOKYO (AP) — Simone Biles is back. The 2016 Olympic gymnastics champion will return to competition in the balance beam final on Tuesday, a little over a week after stepping away from the meet to [Read More…]
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US junior varsity lineup upsets Mexico 1-0 to win Gold Cup
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Miles Robinson scored on a header in the 117th minute, and a United States junior varsity lineup upset a mostly front-line Mexico team 1-0 on Sunday night to win the CONCACAF [Read More…]
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Canada upsets US with 1-0 win in women’s soccer
KASHIMA, Japan (AP) — Jessie Fleming scored on a penalty kick in the 74th minute and Canada earned a 1-0 semifinal victory over the United States in the Olympic women’s soccer competition on Monday. Canada [Read More…]
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State Amateur Baseball Tournament bracket released highlighted by Alexandria vs. Canova in the 1st Round
KORN News Radio FM 101.3/AM 1490 will have complete coverage of all six area teams in this year’s 2021 Class B Amateur Baseball Tournament at Cadwell Park; Alexandria, Dimock-Emery, Kimball/White Lake, Plankinton, Mt. Vernon and [Read More…]
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Xander Schauffele with 2 clutch putts gives US gold in golf
KAWAGOE, Japan (AP) — Four feet between his golf ball and the cup was all that separated Xander Schauffele from an Olympic gold medal, and he couldn’t help but let his mind wander. For Schauffele, [Read More…]
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