Year: 2022
South Carolina officer charged in fatal shooting following high-speed chase, authorities say
iStock/ChiccoDodiFC (NEW YORK) — A South Carolina police officer has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after fatally shooting an unarmed man who led her on a high-speed pursuit, authorities said. The incident began early Sunday, [Read More…]
MO eminent domain legislation passes House committee
The Missouri House Judiciary Committee has passed eminent domain reform legislation on to the House. The bill, sponsored by Representative Mike Haffner, would limit the ability of private groups from using eminent domain to acquire [Read More…]
Marketer not surprised by China’s phase one shortfall
A marketing expert says he’s not surprised that China fell short of the phase one trade targets. John Heinberg with Total Farm Marketing says when the phase one deal was reached with China, he and [Read More…]
Judge puts wolves back on Endangered Species List, AFBF & NCBA disappointed
A California judge has again placed wolves on the Endangered Species List. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White vacated and remanded a previous court decision from November 3rd, 2020 that removed the gray wolf from protections. [Read More…]
A new EPA crop grouping proposed rule
The EPA has amended several pesticide crop groupings that are open to public comment. Ed Messina, director of EPA’s pesticide program, says his office works to ensure growers have the tools they need to address [Read More…]
Cattle, hog futures lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, watching the rest of the week’s direct business develop, with additional pressure from the lower midday boxed beef. April live cattle closed $.95 lower [Read More…]
“Why do they always have to go bigger?!” See action-packed trailer to ‘Jurassic Park: Dominion’
Universal Pictures Universal dropped the action-packed new trailer to Jurassic Park: Dominion, and it’s a doozy. Not only does it reunite original Jurassic Park series stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum, it has them joining Jurassic World‘s Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard during what’s become an [Read More…]
‘Power’ spin-off shows real ‘Force’ for Starz’s ratings
Starz Power Book IV: Force, the third spin-off from executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson‘s Power franchise, scored big ratings for Starz. The Hollywood Reporter notes the show’s debut Sunday night, centering on Joseph Secura‘s Tommy, scored 3.3 million viewers — the [Read More…]
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the most popular romantic comedies ranked by state
Comparitech If your idea of a great Valentine’s Day is curling up with your partner for a romantic movie, you’re not alone. A recent survey from Fandango’s on-demand streaming service Vudu showed 82% of Americans do. [Read More…]
Dollywood launching program to give employees free college education
Ian Gavan/Getty Images (PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.) — Dolly Parton’s signature Tennessee theme park and resort, Dollywood, has announced a new program to help employees further their education. Dollywood’s operating partner, Herschend Enterprises, is piloting a [Read More…]
Cryptocurrency attracting Black, Latino investors and fans
Chesnot/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Caroline Altagracia, a college student at the University of Albany, said she became interested in cryptocurrency while still in high school. “It’s definitely been an empowering journey,” Altagracia. “I feel [Read More…]
ATF bomb-sniffing dogs on patrol at the Super Bowl
Luke Barr/ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Not all the Super Bowl action on Sunday will be on the field at Sofi Stadium — it might be outside in the search for bombs and suspicious packages. [Read More…]
Senate passes bill ending forced arbitration in sexual misconduct cases
Bill Koplitz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A bill that would eliminate forced arbitration agreements for sexual assault and harassment survivors in the workplace was approved in the Senate in a voice vote Thursday, and it now [Read More…]
Jan. 6 investigators find gaps in Trump White House call logs, sources say
Mark Wilson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The House select committee investigating the Capitol attack has found sparse call records and gaps in the White House telephone logs from Jan. 6, according to two sources familiar with [Read More…]
Justice Sotomayor sees ‘unprecedented’ threat to Supreme Court in confirmation battles
Paul Marotta/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — As a Supreme Court confirmation battle looms, Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered a sobering warning Wednesday about intensifying partisanship that she says puts the court’s independence at the brink of crisis. [Read More…]
Russia begins huge war games in Belarus amid Ukraine invasion fears
Russian Defence MinistryTASS via Getty Images (KYIV, Ukraine) — Russia has officially kicked off the main phase of huge joint military exercises in Belarus, as Western countries continue to warn Russian forces massed near Ukraine [Read More…]
Breakeven costs will help producers navigate uncertainty in 2022
A grain market analyst says knowing breakeven costs for 2022 will help producers navigate volatility in the markets. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield producers should create a budget and start by using an average [Read More…]
Expectations for a more neutral weather patterns
The meteorologist for CattleFax says he expects a more neutral weather pattern for the Corn Belt in 2022. Matt Makens tells Brownfield it’s been two years of La Nina causing drought problems. “It’s very rare [Read More…]
Ricketts to lead trade mission to UK, Ireland in August
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts has announced plans for a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland this August to expand ag exports. Buck Wehrbein with the Nebraska Beef Council says there’s opportunities for export [Read More…]
Beginning farmers: How the financial picture has changed since your parents started farming
Several financial factors are changing as new generations try their hand at farming. Naturally young and beginning farmers turn to their parents and grandparents for farm financial advice, and while they are qualified mentors, Paul [Read More…]