Year: 2022
ABC Entertainment News
Quite a splash — ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ wades past billion-dollar mark in just 14 days
20th Century Studios While its domestic debut wasn’t as high as some prognosticators had guessed, Avatar: The Way of Water has proven it has got some serious sea legs in theaters: It just crossed the [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Is ‘Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl’ a blueprint for a future Broadway musical?
Courtesy Disney+ Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl, which transformed the animated film into a full theatrical production, is streaming now on Disney+, and the cast is already buzzing about what could possibly be next. Broadway, maybe? ABC [Read More…]
Ag News
Most active soybean contracts close above $15
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying, with January through August closing above $15. The trade continues to monitor conditions in Argentina, with widespread parched soils despite some recent rain. That helped to support [Read More…]
Ag News
More of the same in 2023?
A southwestern Indiana farmer expects to see similar challenges during the 2023 crop year. Mark Seib says farmers will likely continue to see the ripple effects of supply chain disruptions. “I think we’ll still continue [Read More…]
Ag News
Farmers are comparing nitrogen sources
Farmers are closely watching the prices for nitrogen fertilizer options. Josh Linville with StoneX tells Brownfield that urea-ammonium nitrate or UAN manufacturers have been dropping their prices, but when you compare UAN to urea, “They [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
The Year in Entertainment 2022: Showbiz scandals
(NOTE LANGUAGE) When it comes to celebrity scandals of 2022, there’s arguably nothing bigger than what was dubbed the “Slap Heard ‘Round the World.” The sight of one of the biggest stars of the world, Will Smith, [Read More…]
Ag News
Soyleic acres expected to expand in 2023
Acres of a non-GMO high oleic soybean are expected to double in 2023. Missouri Soybean CEO Gary Wheeler tells Brownfield there were 75,000 Soyleic soybean acres planted in 2022. “We are at 14 different liscensees [Read More…]
Ag News
Proposition 12 decision is top of mind for the pork industry as ’23 nears
The chief legal strategist with the National Pork Producers Council says the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Proposition 12 is top of mind as the new year approaches. Michael Formica tells Brownfield a decision will [Read More…]
Ag News
Great Lakes Crop Summit slated for end of January
Research results from Michigan’s 2022 growing season will be featured as part of the Great Lakes Crop Summit. Coordinator Kristin Poley tells Brownfield, “The Great Lakes Crop Summit is a partnership amongst the Corn Marketing [Read More…]
Ag News
A wind-blown, milder to “warmer” period of weather underway across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, temperatures have rebounded to near- or above-normal levels, with Wednesday’s high temperatures expected to range from near the freezing mark (32°F) in the Red River Valley of the North to 50°F [Read More…]
Ag News
Providing consistent weed control in 2023
Having access to a corn herbicide that provides consistent control of broadleaf weeds and grasses is a game changer for farmers. In this Managing for Profit, Elizabeth Brand with Bayer CropScience talks about TriVolt, a [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
As George Santos admits to lying, Democrats call for his resignation
WADE VANDERVORT/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — New York Rep.-elect George Santos is facing mounting criticism from his future Democratic colleagues for fabricating parts of his biography — criticism that is coming from some of [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Jennifer Lopez shares glimpse into “hummingbird Christmas” with Ben Affleck
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Jennifer Lopez is sharing details about her first Christmas with her husband, Ben Affleck. In her newsletter, On the JLo, the singer and actress, 53, shared how the holiday went with hers [Read More…]
Ag News
APPA: transformer shortage must be addressed
Photo by American Public Power Association on Unsplash The president and CEO of the American Public Power Association says U.S. electric utilities are experiencing a shortage of distribution transformers, a critical component of the grid. Joy [Read More…]
ABC World News
Pope Emeritus Benedict’s health worsens, Vatican says
Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images (ROME) — The health of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has worsened in the last few hours, a Vatican official said on Wednesday. “The situation at the moment remains under [Read More…]
ABC National News
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $640 million on Friday, after no tickets matched Tuesday’s numbers
youngvet/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Mega Millions jackpot for Friday is expected to climb to $640 million, after no ticket matched all six winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing, the lottery said. “It’s by far [Read More…]
ABC National News
Parents ‘clearly’ know more about missing 11-year-old, police say
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (NEW YORK) — Missing 11-year-old Madalina Cojocari’s parents “clearly” know more than they’ve told investigators, local police said on Tuesday. The Cornelius Police Department offered an update into the steps it’s [Read More…]
ABC National News
Man who plotted to kidnap Michigan governor sentenced to 16 years in prison
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Adam Fox, a militia member who plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, was sentenced to 16 years in prison on Tuesday, according to the Department of Justice. After [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Catcher Sean Murphy signs six-year deal with Atlanta Braves
krisanapong detraphiphat/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — Just over two weeks after acquiring him in a three-way trade, the Atlanta Braves have signed catcher Sean Murphy to a six-year, $73 million deal. The team announced the contract [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Texas Rangers sign free agent pitcher Nathan Eovaldi
krisanapong detraphiphat/Getty Images (ARLINGTON, Texas) — Right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi is no longer a free agent. The Texas Rangers announced Tuesday night they have signed Eovaldi to a “two-year contract with a vesting player option.” [Read More…]