Month: August 2022
Ag News
Narrow strip of western Wisconsin still needs rain
Northwestern Wisconsin farmers in a narrow band between Eau Claire and the Twin Cities are continuing to experience unusually dry weather. One of them is Tom Gillis who farms near River Falls, just east of [Read More…]
Ag News
Between the Rows Tour highlights corn variability
The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan’s annual yield tour is finding mixed yield expectations. Research manager Kristin Poley tells Brownfield some pockets of the state have great yields while others have struggled with prolonged dryness. [Read More…]
Ag News
Western Illinois agronomist says soybeans need rain
A west central Illinois agronomist says soybeans could use some rain. Brad Koch with Precision Planting tells Brownfield while the crop looks good from the road, he is concerned about pod fill. “Lots of nodes, [Read More…]
ABC World News
Prince William, Kate’s children to attend new school outside of London
Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images (LONDON) — A new era is beginning for Prince William and his family. Prince William and his wife, Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, have chosen to move from Kensington Palace [Read More…]
ABC World News
Illegal weapons smuggling from US to Haiti surges: Officials
Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images (MIAMI) — U.S. authorities in South Florida are stepping up efforts to crackdown on a recent surge in weapons smuggling to Haiti and the Caribbean, according to Homeland Security officials. [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Air raid sirens sound across Ukraine
OLEKSANDR GIMANOV/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Dr. Anthony Fauci to step down from his role as NIAID director in December
Official White House Photo by Chandler West (WASHINGTON) — Dr. Anthony Fauci will step down from his roles of director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical adviser to President [Read More…]
ABC National News
Columbus teachers union votes to strike days before school year begins
Graham Stokes/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images (COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Columbus teachers union in Ohio is on strike after a vote on Sunday, just days away from the district’s first day of school on Wednesday. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Three months’ worth of rain pounds Dallas area overnight, flash flood warnings in effect
sarayut Thaneerat/Getty Images (DALLAS) — Flash flood warnings are in effect in Dallas Monday morning as three months’ worth of rain pounded the region overnight. Eastern Dallas has been hit with more than 9 inches [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
“I’m never gonna live this down”: Paul Bettany after wife Jennifer Connelly’s ‘Top Gun’ sequel tops ‘Infinity War’
Courtesy Paramount Pictures Paul Bettany is no longer the king of his castle — in terms of the domestic box office at least — after Top Gun: Maverick flew past Avengers: Infinity War‘s theatrical take [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
New details emerge on Gary Busey arrest on sex offense charges
Walter McBride/Getty Images More details are emerging regarding Gary Busey‘s arrest on Friday on charges of sex offenses stemming from an appearance at a horror fan convention in Cherry Hill, New Jersey earlier this month. [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
In Brief: ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ coming to Peacock; ‘Rings of Power’ headed to theaters
Dan Levy has joined the cast of Sex Education. He will be a recurring guest star in the upcoming fourth season as the character of Thomas Molloy, an author who will tutor Emma Mackey‘s character, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ beats expectations with $21 million box office debut
Crunchyroll/Toei Animation Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero easily topped the weekend box office, grabbing an estimated $21 million in North America. It’s the third best opening of all time for an anime film and more [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Elon Musk says Tesla is raising price of ‘Full Self-Driving’ software to $15,000
JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Tesla is raising the price of its “Full Self Driving” software to $15,000, Elon Musk said in a tweet on Sunday. Tesla is facing scrutiny from federal [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Coffee prices expected to rise after drought, frost impact plantations in Brazil
Busakorn Pongparnit/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Extreme weather conditions have impacted coffee crops in some of the top-producing countries, which could mean higher prices for your morning cup of coffee. According to a report in [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Rise in heart disease may be explained by extreme weather conditions: Study
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Dr. Martha Gulati will never forget the first time she saw a young, healthy athlete die of heat stroke. It was 1995 in Chicago, in the middle of [Read More…]
Ag News
2022 MIDWEST MECHANICAL WEED CONTROL FIELD DAY
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Nicole Heslip will cover the 2022 MIDWEST MECHANICAL WEED CONTROL FIELD DAY in Benton Harbor, Michigan on September 14, 2022. …
Ag News
Drought continues to impact cattle numbers
The latest Cattle on Feed report from the USDA had placements in July outside the upper end of pre-report expectations. University of Missouri livestock economist Scott Brown says that could mean two things for the [Read More…]
Ag News
Cranberries are a superfood
Cranberries are high in nutrients and antioxidants, which can provide an array of health benefits. Tom Lochner is with the Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association. AUDIO: Healthy Living on cranberries …
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Russia shuts down gas pipeline to Europe for maintenance
OLEKSANDR GIMANOV/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” into neighboring Ukraine began on Feb. 24, with Russian forces invading from Belarus, to the north, and Russia, to the [Read More…]