Month: February 2022
ABC World News
Russia begins huge war games in Belarus amid Ukraine invasion fears
Russian Defence MinistryTASS via Getty Images (KYIV, Ukraine) — Russia has officially kicked off the main phase of huge joint military exercises in Belarus, as Western countries continue to warn Russian forces massed near Ukraine [Read More…]
Ag News
Breakeven costs will help producers navigate uncertainty in 2022
A grain market analyst says knowing breakeven costs for 2022 will help producers navigate volatility in the markets. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield producers should create a budget and start by using an average [Read More…]
Ag News
Expectations for a more neutral weather patterns
The meteorologist for CattleFax says he expects a more neutral weather pattern for the Corn Belt in 2022. Matt Makens tells Brownfield it’s been two years of La Nina causing drought problems. “It’s very rare [Read More…]
Ag News
Ricketts to lead trade mission to UK, Ireland in August
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has announced plans for a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland this August to expand ag exports. Buck Wehrbein with the Nebraska Beef Council says there’s opportunities for export [Read More…]
Ag News
Beginning farmers: How the financial picture has changed since your parents started farming
Several financial factors are changing as new generations try their hand at farming. Naturally young and beginning farmers turn to their parents and grandparents for farm financial advice, and while they are qualified mentors, Paul [Read More…]
Ag News
Super Bowl wings and food safety things
Besides food and drink and friends, what do you need for a super bowl party? Food Safety. Karen Hunter, Food Safety Specialist with the USDA says everyone needs one of these: a food thermometer. Cook [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Consumer prices jump 7.5% over last 12 months, marking fastest pace in 40 years
Tetra Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The prices Americans pay for a basket of goods and services continued to climb rapidly last month, according to new government data. The consumer price index — a key measure [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Naomi Osaka shares the mental health tip that gives her ‘clarity’
Matthew Stockman/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — When tennis star Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open in May 2021 to protect her mental health, the move shook the tennis world and put mental health in [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
“It’s strange”: Alec Baldwin returns to acting for the first time following ‘Rust’ shooting
ABC News With an Instagram post, Alec Baldwin says he’s returned to work in front of the camera for the first time since he fired the fatal shot that left a crew member dead, and the director injured [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In brief: Governors Awards gets a new date; ‘West Side Story’ coming to Disney+, and more
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday announced the 12th Governors Awards, originally slated for January 15, is now set for March 25 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Bob Saget died from head trauma, family says
ABC/Craig Sjodin Bob Saget, who was found dead in a Florida hotel room last month, died from head trauma, his family said in a statement on Wednesday. “They have concluded that he accidentally hit the back of [Read More…]
ABC National News
COVID-19 live updates: Prince Charles tests positive again
Jackyenjoyphotography/iStock (NEW YORK) — As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.7 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 912,000 Americans, according to real-time data compiled by Johns Hopkins [Read More…]
ABC National News
South Korean diplomat punched in face in ‘unprovoked’ attack in NYC, police say
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A South Korean diplomat was punched in the face in New York City on Wednesday night during what police described as an “unprovoked” attack. Officers responded to a 911 [Read More…]
ABC National News
King Soopers reopens nearly a year after mass shooting: ‘We’re stronger than ever’
Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images (BOULDER, Colo.) — Nearly a year after a gunman opened fire at a King Soopers in Boulder, Colorado, killing 10 people, the grocery store has reopened. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Two Oklahoma men indicted on hate crime charges in assault outside bar
Mint Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Two Oklahoma men were indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities accused them of committing hate crimes in connection with an alleged assault against two people outside of [Read More…]
ABC World News
Police investigation into Downing Street lockdown parties gets closer to Boris Johnson
oversnap/Getty Images (LONDON) — Over 50 people will be questioned in connection with parties held during lockdowns in Downing Street, police said, as the criminal investigation into the conduct of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and [Read More…]
ABC World News
Lassa fever cases identified in UK for first time in over a decade, officials say
SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images (LONDON) — Cases of Lassa fever have been identified in the United Kingdom for the first time in over a decade. The U.K. Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed in a press [Read More…]
Ag News
CONAB makes big cut to Brazil soybean estimate
Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has slashed its soybean production outlook due to drought conditions in southern growing areas. CONAB now has Brazil’s bean crop at 125.471 million tons, a drop of 15.028 million tons [Read More…]
Ag News
Corteva announces Indianapolis as its global headquarters
Corteva is designating its existing Indianapolis site as its global headquarters. CEO Chuck Magro says the decision will bring the company closer to its operations, technology, and customers, while improving flexibility. The change is effective [Read More…]
Latest News
Man pleads guilty after after seniors ate his THC brownies
TYNDALL, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota man has pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge after his mother unknowingly served his marijuana-laced brownies to a group of seniors at the Tabor Community Center. Michael [Read More…]
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