Year: 2022
Funding for conservation in the ’23 Farm Bill uncertain
A state farm bureau organization says USDA’s investments in climate-smart practices could reshape the conservation title in the next farm bill. Jordan Dux, senior director of national affairs with Nebraska Farm Bureau says lawmakers may [Read More…]
Placements of cattle down 2 percent on the year
The USDA says placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots fell 2% from 2021. There were 1.93 million head placed in feedlots during November, with most of those cattle weighing less than 800 pounds, heading to [Read More…]
The cast of ‘Women Talking’ on the film’s intense, extraordinary exploration of women
Michael Gibson, © 2022 Orion Releasing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Director Sarah Polley’s latest film, Women Talking, couldn’t be more aptly titled. Out Friday in a limited theatrical release, it tells the story of a group of [Read More…]
Director Kasi Lemmons says she knew Naomi Ackie would “be incredible” playing Whitney Houston in biopic
Sony Pictures Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody is in theaters, taking an honest and intimate look at Houston’s rise to fame and her eventual fall from grace. It’s one of many biopics on [Read More…]
“I had no idea what I was doing”: ‘Avatar’ star Sam Worthington on losing 007 role to Daniel Craig
20th Century Studios As the search continues to find the next James Bond going forward, Avatar lead Sam Worthington is looking back at the time he blew his audition to play the suave secret agent. [Read More…]
The Mississippi River’s impact on Delta growers in ’22
An ag economist says farmers in the Delta region were hit especially hard by the low levels of the Mississippi River this year. Kevin McNew is the Chief Economist with Farmers Business Network. “It’s not [Read More…]
Grassley calls for more trade deals
US Senator Chuck Grassley says he’d like to see the nation enter more trade deals in 2023. “I would hope that we would return to our tradition of promoting trade because it’s so important to [Read More…]
Missouri Governor makes move toward year-round E15
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has taken another step toward year-round E15 availability in the Show Me state. In a letter to EPA administrator Michael Regan, Parson says he will exercise authority granted to state governors [Read More…]
Cattle producers battle blizzard conditions
An eastern Iowa cattle producer says this week’s blizzard conditions have taken a toll on his herd. Lance Lillibridge raises red angus cattle in Benton County. He tells Brownfield 30-to-40 below wind chills have impacted [Read More…]
Blizzard Warning issued December 23 at 9:54AM MST until December 23 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING… …WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY… * WHAT…For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. [Read More…]
Wind Chill Warning issued December 23 at 9:54AM MST until December 24 at 11:00AM MST by NWS
…BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING… …WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY… * WHAT…For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. [Read More…]
Three dead, three hurt in Paris shooting: Prosecutor
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (PARIS) — Three people were killed and three others wounded, one critically, in a shooting in Paris on Friday, according to the city’s prosecutor, Laure Beccuau. The motive for the shooting was [Read More…]
Winter storm cancels over 3,000 flights: Your holiday forecast
JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A massive storm is bringing blizzard conditions and icy roads to the U.S. right as the holiday travel rush gets underway. Over 3,200 flights are canceled within, [Read More…]
Mega Millions surpasses half a billion dollars
youngvet/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Mega Millions jackpot has jumped to an estimated $510 million. After players failed to win the top prize on Tuesday night, the amount rose to $510 million, the second-largest [Read More…]
What can drivers expect in 2023? Dealer markups, record EV sales and massive V8s.
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The 2022 global semiconductor crisis was maddening for motorists: record-high prices, months-long delays and hefty dealership markups. Automakers were forced to park new cars and trucks in vacant lots, [Read More…]
‘Curtsy-gate’: Former UK politician, Internet users find footage of Meghan Markle curtsying on ‘Suits’
Courtesy of Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex One of the more headline-grabbing moments of the Netflix series Meghan and Harry was Meghan Markle claiming to be nervous before meeting Queen [Read More…]
Charlie Cox teases new Disney+ ’Daredevil: Born Again’ series
Marvel Studios Daredevil is getting a new life on Disney+ and a whole new vibe, according to star Charlie Cox. Cox starred in Netflix’s hit Daredevil series for three seasons and he’ll reprise role as [Read More…]
In Brief: Charlbi Dean’s cause of death revealed, and more
Charlbi Dean‘s cause of death has been revealed. The Triangle of Sadness actress, who died at age 32 in August, died of bacterial sepsis, a spokesperson for the New York City Office of Chief Medical [Read More…]
Is eggnog safe to consume?
Eggnog has always been one of my favorite holiday treats. However, if the recipe you’re using calls for raw eggs, it may not be safe. But are there ways to consume it safely? Meredith Carothers, [Read More…]
Two dead, four hurt in Paris shooting: Prosecutor
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (PARIS) — Two people were killed and four wounded in a shooting in Paris on Friday, the city’s prosecutor said in a statement. The motive for the shooting was not immediately clear, [Read More…]