Month: April 2022
Agronomist urges farmers to diversify their planting intentions
Some early planting is underway in parts of Kanas. Kris Young is a regional agronomist with AgriGold. “Just yesterday we had some guys putting in early-planted soybeans,” he says. “Sometimes we have some guys who [Read More…]
Illinois state veterinarian clarifies poultry sale and exhibition ban
Illinois State Veterinarian Dr. Mark Ernst says a recent emergency ban on live poultry sales and shows is a proactive step by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. He tells brownfield while there have only been [Read More…]
AG’s in Iowa and Kansas call for summertime E15 sales
Attorneys general in Iowa and Kansas are calling on the EPA to allow summertime sales of E15. Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller tells Brownfield a letter has been sent to Administrator Regan asking that regulations [Read More…]
No charges for officer who shot and killed Amir Locke
John Autey / MediaNews Group / St. Paul Pioneer Press via Getty Images (MINNEAPOLIS) — No criminal charges will be filed in the fatal police shooting of Amir Locke, Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman and [Read More…]
Americans on FBI watchlist face detention, extra screenings when flying
Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Already missing their flight to Canada, Zainab Merchant held her then 6-month-old baby inside a cold room in an airport in September of 2016 while she [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: UN vote set to suspend Russia from Human Rights Council
Narciso Contreras/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with troops crossing the border from Belarus and Russia. Moscow’s forces have since [Read More…]
US targets Putin’s adult daughters in new round of Russian sanctions
Adam Berry/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two adult daughters — Maria and Katerina — are included in the latest round of sanctions on Russia the U.S. announced on Wednesday. “The sickening brutality [Read More…]
High Wind Warning issued April 06 at 10:53AM MDT until April 07 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY… * WHAT…Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast [Read More…]
Kim Kardashian “very happy” and “at peace” with boyfriend Pete Davidson
Good Morning America Kim Kardashian is opening up about her relationship with Pete Davidson, telling Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts she is “very happy.” The SKIMS founder and reality star, 41, spoke to Roberts [Read More…]
Second season of ‘Bridgerton’ sets Netflix record
Netflix/Liam Daniel Netflix revealed on Tuesday that the second season of Bridgerton was watched for 251.7 million hours over the last seven days, setting a record as the streaming service’s most-viewed English-language TV series. The second season [Read More…]
Biden again extends pause in federal student loan payments
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced another extension in the pause in federal student loan payments — this time until Aug. 31. This delay would be the sixth extension to [Read More…]
Serena Williams says she had to advocate to save her life after giving birth
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Tennis superstar Serena Williams is describing in her own words the life-threatening complications she faced while giving birth to her daughter, and how she advocated to save [Read More…]
Fifth case of HPAI confirmed in Nebraska
Map courtesy of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture The Nebraska Department of Agriculture has reported its fifth confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza. State veterinarian Dr. Roger Dudley says the small backyard mixed flock [Read More…]
Mexico to allow U.S. potato imports for first time in 15 years
U.S. potato growers will have full access to the Mexican market for the first time in 15 years. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement while visiting his counterpart in Mexico Tuesday. “We expect that [Read More…]
Illinois shuts down poultry events to prevent spread of avian influenza
In an effort to slow the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, the Illinois Department of Agriculture has cancelled upcoming live bird exhibitions and sales. The department filed an emergency rule Tuesday prohibiting the sale [Read More…]
Ryker Kreutzfeldt named Region Coach of the Year
MITCHELL, S.D. – Mitchell head boys basketball coach Ryker Kreutzfeldt has been named the Region 7 Coach of the Year, as selected by the South Dakota Basketball Coaches Association. Kreutzfeldt led the Kernels to a [Read More…]
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia targets fuel depots across Ukraine
Narciso Contreras/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with troops crossing the border from Belarus and Russia. Moscow’s forces have since [Read More…]
Tiger Woods plans to play the Masters and thinks he can win
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Two words can go a long way when Tiger Woods is behind them. No one would have been surprised if Woods never played golf again after a car crash in Los [Read More…]
Man shot at Rapid City hotel last month has died, police say
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A man who was shot at a Rapid City hotel last month has died of his injuries, according to police. Myron Pourier, 19, of Porcupine was shot March 19 at [Read More…]
Bad weather pushes Twins opener vs Mariners to Friday
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are delaying their season opener until Friday due to expected bad weather. The Twins were due to open at Target Field on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, but the [Read More…]
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