Month: February 2022

Stella/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the United States faces a growing mental health crisis among young people, spurred on by the coronavirus pandemic, a nonprofit organization focused on mental health in schools is increasing [Read More…]

US defeats Iceland 5-0 to win SheBelieves Cup

Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images (FRISCO, Texas) — A day after reaching a historic agreement with the U.S. Soccer Federation in their equal pay lawsuit, the U.S. Women’s National Team scored big on the field, beating Iceland [Read More…]

Scoreboard roundup — 2/23/22

iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Montreal 4, Buffalo 0 Colorado 5, Detroit 2 Dallas 3 Winnipeg 2 (OT) Tampa Bay 5, Edmonton 3 Los Angeles [Read More…]

Reward for missing girl increases to $250,000 as police urge public for info

San Antonio Police Department (SAN ANTONIO, Texas) — The reward for Lina Sardar Khil, the girl who went missing in San Antonio, Texas, last December has increased to $250,000 as police ask the public for [Read More…]

Starting crop protection in furrow

Farmers in some parts of the Midwest faced rootworm pressure and cold soils. Those conditions highlighted the importance of starting crop protection in furrow. In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen, UPL Technical Services Lead [Read More…]

Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia claims it neutralized Ukraine military infrastructure

DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russia announced early Thursday that military operations have begun in Ukraine, kicking off a long-feared attack on its ex-Soviet neighbor. After weeks of escalating tensions in the [Read More…]

What to know about economic sanctions and how they will affect Russia

Sergey Alimov/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the separatist-controlled Donetsk and Luhansk regions in Ukraine as “independent” states, President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Russia in [Read More…]

Iowa ethanol leader, farmer says fuel production is more sustainable than years ago

February 24, 2022 J.P. Skelly

Modern technology and practices are helping produce more with fewer inputs, and it’s not just in the farm field. Dave Sovereign with Golden Grain Energy in Iowa says ethanol production practices have advanced dramatically since [Read More…]

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Russia-Ukraine updates: Putin announces military operation in Ukraine

omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin announced early Thursday local time that military operations had begun in Ukraine, kicking off a long-feared attack on their European neighbor. Earlier Wednesday, Ukraine had taken [Read More…]

Ethanol group recognizes NCGA

The National Corn Growers Association has been recognized for its contributions to the advancement and promotion of the ethanol industry. Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association presented the National Corn Growers Association with their [Read More…]

Wisconsin dairy export program funding awaits Governor’s signature

Legislation that would fund Wisconsin’s dairy export program is awaiting the Governor’s signature. Senate Bill 827 would allow the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to repurpose 880-thousand dollars in unused federal rural development [Read More…]

Strong demand for ethanol-based jet fuel

The ethanol industry is working to expand further into the renewable jet fuel market. A panel of ethanol researchers and fuel producers told their colleagues and farmers the demand for sustainable aviation fuel or SAF [Read More…]

CDC recommends some Americans wait longer between 1st and 2nd COVID vaccine shots

skaman306/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 vaccine guidance on Tuesday to recommend that some Americans over the age of 12 who have received a first mRNA vaccine [Read More…]

Colorado to become the first state to accept cryptocurrency as payment for taxes

ozgurdonmaz/Getty Images (DENVER) — Colorado will become the first state to accept cryptocurrency as payment for state taxes and fees, Governor Jared Polis announced Wednesday. Polis said the state, which was also the earliest to [Read More…]

Former permanent resident deported after more than 30 months in ICE custody

Courtesy of Maria Rodriguez (NEW YORK) — After more than 30 months in detention centers, Kelvin Silva was deported last week by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to the Dominican Republic. His mother, children and [Read More…]

New York City to test platform barriers at 3 stations amid calls for subway safety

Sinisa Kukic/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New York City will pilot a program to install platform barriers at three subway stations, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials announced Wednesday, a month after a woman died when a [Read More…]

Russia-Ukraine updates: Ukrainian president said he tried to call Putin, got ‘silence’

omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — To address the crisis at its border after publicly downplaying warnings, Ukraine on Wednesday took steps to brace for a possible Russian invasion, declaring a nationwide state of emergency and [Read More…]

Stolen antiquities taken from billionaire’s collection repatriated to Greece

Alexandra Svokos (NEW YORK) — Dozens of stolen antiquities, including “The Kouros,” a sculpture valued at $14 million, were repatriated to Greece in a ceremony at the New York District Attorney’s office in Manhattan on [Read More…]

Benedict Cumberbatch getting star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday