Month: August 2022
Ag News
USDA: hay production down on year
The USDA is projecting a smaller hay crop in 2022. That is largely due to lower yields caused by drought or near-drought conditions in parts of the Midwest and Plains. All hay production is expected [Read More…]
Ag News
Bayer launches new platform of sustainable ag resources
Leo Bastos introduces ForGround during the 2022 Bayer Crop Science Field technology Showcase in St. Louis Bayer Crop Science has launched a new platform of resources, tools and agronomic support focused on advancing the adoption [Read More…]
Ag News
LeGrand: Future of Ukraine, Russia export deal uncertain, but results are encouraging
The head of the U.S. Grains Council says it’s too early to call the grain export agreement between Ukraine and Russia a success. “I had a lot of doubts at the start that it would [Read More…]
Ag News
Scoular Selects Soyleic Soybeans
grain ingredient processor Scoular is adding Missouri soybeans developed NON-GMO SOYLEIC soybeans to its portfolio. Missouri Soybeans Licensing and Commercialization Director Bryan Stobaugh says calls it good news. … Click the icon below to listen. [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man fatally shot during youth football game near Dallas
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (LANCASTER, Texas) — A man was killed during a youth football game in Lancaster, Texas, Saturday night after an argument escalated into a shooting, according to police. Witnesses told Lancaster police that [Read More…]
ABC National News
Monsoon rains to bring flash flooding to West; California to experience scorching temperatures
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Western U.S. is bracing for more extreme weather as some regions prepare for torrential rain and others for continuing extreme heat. Monsoon rains were forecast to continue over the [Read More…]
ABC World News
Norway euthanizes Freya the walrus, who drew crowds to Oslo Fjord
Tor Erik Schrder/NTB/AFP via Getty Images (OSLO, Norway) — A 1,300-pound walrus that became a popular attraction in Norway in recent weeks was euthanized on Sunday, after officials concluded the marine mammal posed a risk [Read More…]
ABC World News
Iranian official says Salman Rushdie and his fans are to blame for attack
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images (LONDON) — The Iranian government on Monday denied that its officials were responsible for the attack on Salman Rushdie, saying the government hadn’t previously heard of the man who allegedly [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: First UN-chartered ship loaded with Ukrainian wheat set to depart for Africa
ANATOLII STEPANOV/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 Sports News
Emotional day for Uvalde families at Houston Astros game
Bob Levey/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — Faith Mata threw Sunday’s first pitch at the Houston Astros game in honor of her sister, Tess, 10, who was killed in the devastating shooting at Robb Elementary School in [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard roundup — 8/14/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE Kansas City 4, LA Dodgers 0 AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay 4, Baltimore 1 Cleveland 7, Toronto 2 Houston 6, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Anne Heche dies following car crash, family says
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Anne Heche has died at the age of 53 after suffering serious injuries in a fiery car accident in Los Angeles, according to her family. Heche was declared brain dead Thursday night but was kept on [Read More…]
Ag News
Liberty longevity
Liberty herbicide has been on the market more than 25 years, and Liberty Herbicide product manager Kate Grief says BASF is committed to maintaining the future of the product for U.S. farmers. She tells Brownfield [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
After Mar-a-Lago search, authorities warn of threats to the judge and others involved
Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Federal officials warned in a new bulletin that law enforcement officers and others in the government are facing increasing threats after last week’s unprecedented search of former President Donald Trump’s residence [Read More…]
ABC National News
What to know about the spotted lanternfly, the insect experts say to squish
Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Scientists have a message about the spotted lanternfly: If you see one, squish it. While that may sound harsh for bug lovers out there, experts say spotted lanternflies can be [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man kills himself after ramming car into Capitol barricade, police say
Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A man fatally shot himself after ramming his car into a security barricade at the Capitol early Sunday morning, police said. U.S. Capitol Police said in an initial, brief statement that [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man charged with 2 counts of homicide after driving car into fundraiser, allegedly killing mom
Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A 24-year-old man was being held without bail on Sunday after police alleged he deliberately drove a car into a crowd at a Pennsylvania fundraiser, killing a woman and injuring [Read More…]
ABC National News
Teen charged with murder after allegedly killing Texas woman visiting son’s grave
Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Police in Texas have arrested a 17-year-old suspect in the murder of Yolanda N’Gaojia, officials said in a press release. The Killeen Police Department identified Christian Lamar Weston in connection [Read More…]
ABC World News
Americans among 8 injured in bus shooting in Jerusalem
Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Eight people, including at least five Americans, were wounded when a gunman opened fire on a bus in Jerusalem early Sunday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said. Among [Read More…]
Local, Regional and National Sport stories
Davidson earns 1st Angels win, beats slumping Twins 4-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels played three miserable months without getting on the type of roll they’ve hit over the past week. The surge is probably too late to save the Halos’ [Read More…]