Month: December 2022
Ag News
The optimum time to apply fertilizer
With record high input prices, farmers should maximize the efficiency of fertilizer applications to help increase return on investment by boosting yields at harvest time. In this episode of Managing for Profit, an agronomist says [Read More…]
ABC World News
Russia-Ukraine live updates: Ukraine targeted by dozens of Russian missiles
SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — More than 10 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion into neighboring Ukraine, the two countries are engaged in a struggle for control of areas [Read More…]
Ag News
Producer says caring for animals is the ‘right thing to do’
A north central Indiana pork producer wants consumers to know that he and other producers care about animal welfare. Healthy Living: …
Ag News
Ag economist expects crop input costs to steady
An extension ag economist expects 2023 crop input costs to be comparable to the past year. Chad Hart with Iowa State University tells Brownfield price increases should be less intense relative to 2021 and 2022. [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle futures take profits as direct trade gains on week
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were lower on profit taking, essentially buying expectations of higher direct trade on Thursday, then selling the fact on Friday. February live was down $.95 at $157.90 [Read More…]
Ag News
Swine industry faced several disease threats in 2022
The pork industry faced several disease threats in 2022. Dr. Paul Sundberg with the Swine Health Information Center says some were at home and others abroad. “Both on the domestic (side) with tracking PRRS and [Read More…]
Ag News
Ag economist outlines areas to watch in the dairy sector
Demand for dairy has been cooling in the second half of 2022 at the same time milk production numbers have started to rise. A dairy economist says that could flip in the year ahead. Nate [Read More…]
ABC National News
Deputy fatally shot during traffic stop by man out on bond following conviction: Sheriff
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif.) — A California deputy was fatally shot during a traffic stop by a man who authorities said should have been incarcerated under the state’s “three strikes” sentencing law but [Read More…]
ABC National News
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $685 million ahead of Friday’s drawing
Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to an estimated $685 million ahead of Friday night’s drawing. The prize is the largest Mega Millions prize ever offered [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
House Republicans prepare to counter Democrats’ priorities with new bills
Mint Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — House Republican Whip Steve Scalise sent a letter to his colleagues Friday outlining the party’s legislative agenda once it takes over the chamber in the new year. Scalise, who has [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Grubhub to pay $3.5M settlement for deceptive practices, hidden fees
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Grubhub has been ordered to pay a $3.5 million settlement after the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit over the food delivery service’s alleged deceptive practices. On Friday, Washington, D.C., [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Taylor Sheridan reveals how he got Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren for ‘1923’: He asked
Paramount+ (NOTE LANGUAGE) Taylor Sheridan‘s career is on fire right now, thanks to his massive hit Yellowstone, its successful spin-off, 1883, and now its new prequel show, 1923. He also executive produces the acclaimed Mayor [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Steven Spielberg, Austin Butler and more reportedly attending the Golden Globes this year
HFPA While last year’s ceremony was both star-free and un-televised, it looks like Hollywood has made up with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the organization behind the Golden Globes. Variety reports big names are already [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘9-1-1 Lonestar’ co-star Tyler Sanders reportedly died from fentanyl overdose
Icy Macload/Getty Images The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office is blaming the June death of 18-year-old actor Tyler Sanders on an accidental overdose of the deadly drug fentanyl. That’s the word from TMZ, which obtained [Read More…]
Ag News
Soybeans, wheat end 2022 on a strong note
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, cementing solid week-to-week gains and keeping the January through August contracts above $15. Soybeans hit six-month highs and March bean meal established a fresh contract high on [Read More…]
Ag News
Senator discusses agriculture challenges
The agriculture industry continued to face challenges in 2022. U.S. Senator Mike Braun says ag input prices and availability are a concern with the ongoing supply chain disruptions. “Agriculture has been a challenge to say [Read More…]
Ag News
Mint-based herbicide could offer solution for resistant weeds
A new herbicide technology derived from mint plants could help growers battle resistant weeds. Harpe BioHerbicide Solutions Co-Founder Daniel Pepitone tells Brownfield mint is readily available and contains a molecular compound that has been found [Read More…]
Ag News
Interest in fresh fruits year-round is ongoing
Demand for having access to some fresh fruits year-round has continued despite rising food costs. David Magaña with Rabobak tells Brownfield retail sales and consumer demand have held steady this year Healthy Living: …
Ag News
No resolution on ag labor reform
The National Potato Council is disappointed Congress couldn’t reach an agreement on ag labor reform in the lame duck session. CEO Kam Quarles says it was too heavy of a lift to include in the [Read More…]
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