Month: February 2022
Ag News
Better understanding of a cattle contract library
An ag economist says reliable reporting of market data is critical to price discovery and transparency in the cattle markets. University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine says a cattle contract library would serve as a catalog [Read More…]
Ag News
Louis Dreyfus operations halted at Indiana plant after fire
Louis Dreyfus Company is investigating a fire that broke out at a northern Indiana soybean plant Tuesday. The fire was reported in the baghouse of the Claypool soybean processing and biodiesel plant, the largest of [Read More…]
Ag News
Ohio Farm Bureau discuss priorities with lawmakers during Ag Day at the Capital
More than 300 Ohio Farm Bureau members met to discuss priority issues with their state senators and representatives during Ag Day at the Capital. Ohio Farm Bureau President Bill Patterson says as a grassroots organization, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
John DiMaggio on Hulu ‘Futurama’ flap: “[T]he entire cast” deserves to be “paid more”
Chris Polk/WireImage Veteran voiceover actor John DiMaggio didn’t exactly quote his Futurama robot character, Bender, about biting his shiny metal posterior, but he made it clear why he didn’t sign onto Hulu’s just-announced continuation of the show. As reported, original cast members including Katey [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
“I can’t live…in hiding and shame”: Linda Evangelista comes forward about cosmetic surgery nightmare
Evangelista in 2015 – Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic Supermodel Linda Evangelista has broken her silence about a cosmetic surgery nightmare that had her living “in seclusion” for nearly five years. In a People cover story, Evangelista explains, “I loved being up [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Mindy Kaling sets up Mindy’s Book Studio at Amazon
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Mindy Kaling has just announced a partnership with Amazon Publishing to launch Mindy’s Book Studio, “a boutique story studio” that will publish books “from emerging and established diverse voices” that have been selected by The Office vet, [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Biden braces Americans for higher energy prices if Russia invades Ukraine
Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With fears of a Russian attack on Ukraine remaining a “distinct possibility,” President Joe Biden is sending a stark warning to Americans about what [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Alaska Airlines debuts Flight Pass subscription for popular West Coast routes
DaveAlan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Alaska Airlines announced its first-ever subscription-based offering, Flight Pass, which offers travelers with varying budgets and lifestyles a chance to travel along many West Coast routes for a year. The [Read More…]
ABC Health News
CDC to loosen mask guidance as early as next week as COVID case numbers drop
John Paraskevas/Newsday via Getty Images (ATLANTA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was expected as early as next week to loosen its guidance on indoor masking as COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Coachella drops all COVID-19 precautions ahead of 2022 festival
Theo Wargo / Staff / Getty Images (INDIO, Calif.) — Coachella is dropping all COVID-19 restrictions ahead of this year’s festival. “In accordance with local guidelines, there will be no vaccination, testing or masking requirements [Read More…]
ABC National News
COVID-19 live updates: Updated mask guidance from CDC could come next week
Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 925,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Kremlin reacts to Biden’s speech
filo/Getty Images (NEW YORKI) — The United States continues to warn that Russia could invade Ukraine “any day” amid escalating tensions in the region. More than 150,000 Russian troops are estimated to be massed near [Read More…]
Ag News
What’s going on with avocado price and availability
Avocados may become more difficult to find after the U.S. temporarily blocked imports of the fruit from Mexico following a safety threat against a US ag inspector. Mexico is the largest avocado grower and exporter [Read More…]
Ag News
KC Fed District has 20% higher land values from a year ago
A Kansas City Federal Reserve survey of ag lenders finds land values increased more than 20% at the end of 2021 from the end of 2020. Their report says strength in ag real estate markets [Read More…]
Ag News
Meatpacking bill won’t progress
A meat and poultry worker safety bill has been killed by the South Dakota Senate Commerce and Energy committee. Lawmakers on the committee voted 7 to 1 move the bill to the 41st day of [Read More…]
ABC National News
COVID-19 live updates: Deaths increasing in 15 states
Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.8 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 925,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns [Read More…]
ABC National News
Two young deputies shot in ‘ambush’ but manage to return fire
KTRK-TV (NEW YORK) — Two young Texas sheriff’s deputies are recovering after they were shot in an “ambush,” but managed to return fire, fatally shooting the suspect, officials said. The Harris County sheriff’s deputies — [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Bob Saget’s family files lawsuit to block release of records from his death investigation
ABC/Craig Sjodin The family of Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to block the release of records from the investigation of his sudden death, court documents show. The 65-year-old comedian and actor, who famously played Danny Tanner in [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In Brief: ‘Halo’ gets renewed before its debut; New trailer for next ‘Downton Abbey’ film, and more
Even before the anticipated series’ March 24 premiere, Paramount+ has renewed the series video game adaptation Halo for a second season. Calling it “a thrill-ride for fans of the game and non-gamers alike,” Tanya Giles, chief programming officer, [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Disney launches new neighborhood community, Storyliving
Disney (NEW YORK) — Fans will soon be able to call Disney home. On Wednesday, the company announced the launch of Storyliving by Disney, a new community for Disney fans to live in that incorporates [Read More…]