Month: July 2024

The leader of one of the states hit hardest by recent flooding wants to be sure disaster aid gets to those who need it most. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz tells Brownfield the process can take [Read More…]

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Cattle futures sharply lower Tuesday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, with boxed beef down sharply at midday, waiting for direct business to get better defined. August live cattle were $2.00 lower at $182.35 and [Read More…]

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Iowa biofuels plant using solar to reduce carbon footprint

A biofuels producer is turning to solar to help reduce its carbon footprint. Edgar Castro with Chevron Renewable Energy Group says the installation of a solar array at its facility in north Iowa will cut [Read More…]

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Southern rust confirmed in Kansas, KSU says

Southern rust has been detected in Kansas. Dr. Rodrigo Onofre is the row crops specialist at Kansas State University’s Department of Plant Pathology. “We just confirmed as of July 1st that southern rust was identified [Read More…]

Texas Couple Sentenced to Probation on Theft Charges

A couple from Texas has been sentenced to a combined 10 years in prison and a fine of $86,000 after being convicted of six combined charges in connection with stealing or attempting to steal the [Read More…]

Democrats’ debate over Biden in stark contrast to GOP message discipline on Trump

Caroline Purser/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — After Joe Biden’s disastrous debate, Democrats worried about the president’s chances in November are mired in a debate of their own: shut up or shout louder. Biden, whose decades-long career [Read More…]

Hideaway Hills Case Set for Trial

Citing substantial evidence of irrevocable and wanton damage to their property by the state, a summary judgment for inverse condemnation has been filed on behalf of class action members of the Hideaway Hills subdivision in [Read More…]

Can you dig it? Lin-Manuel Miranda looking to NYC gang flick ‘The Warriors’ for next musical project

ABC “Warriors! Come out and (press) playyy…” Hamilton creator and everything-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda is reportedly looking to the 1979 cult classic The Warriors as inspiration for his latest musical project. Bloomberg is reporting the EGOT-winner [Read More…]

“Can I steal Hugh for a second?” Deadpool and Wolverine cross over into ‘Bachelor’ Nation

Marvel Studios Fans of ABC’s Bachelor franchise can now see the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine for all the right reasons. In a new themed spot, Hugh Jackman appears in his full superhero costume, reclining on [Read More…]

’The Umbrella Academy’ reaches “The End.” in trailer for final season

Christos Kalohoridis/Netflix Netflix has premiered a new trailer for the upcoming fourth and final season of The Umbrella Academy. The clip nods to both the show’s impending conclusion and its origins with a soundtrack provided by the My [Read More…]

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Bayer’s CropKey bringing AI to crop protection

The president of Bayer Crop Science North America says artificial intelligence is opening new doors in crop protection. Brian Naber says the company’s CropKey utilizes data science to design precise new pest solutions. “What we’re [Read More…]

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ODA expands the Farmland Preservation Program

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says preserving the state’s farmland will allow growth in its ag sector. In 1998, the Office of Farmland Preservation created a voluntary agreement with farmers and the ODA to [Read More…]

South Dakota Secretary of State Releases Results Of Post-Election Audits

Secretary of State Monae L. Johnson says county auditors have finalized their post-election audit of the 2024 primary election. The few discrepancies (generally 1-2 votes) appear to be due to the manual counting looking at [Read More…]

Flood Damage Reporting Deadline Rapidly Approaching – Friday, July 12th

The South Dakota Office of Emergency Management is reminding residents and businesses the deadline to submit damage reports related to recent flooding is this Friday, July 12, 2024. This data collection is crucial for seeking [Read More…]

House Democrats huddle behind closed doors amid debate over Biden’s path forward

Tetra Images – Henryk Sadura/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Congressional Democrats on Tuesday are gathering for a consequential day of closed-door meetings where the focus is expected to be largely on President Joe Biden’s viability as [Read More…]

Harvey Weinstein raped additional women, prosecutor says, but yet to decide on new charges

Jason Marz/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein appeared in Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday, where prosecutors accused him of raping more women than those included in the previous prosecution of the disgraced movie [Read More…]

Changing of the guard? Tom Cruise boosts ‘Maverick’ co-star Glen Powell’s ‘Twisters’ with premiere appearance

Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures Box office icon Tom Cruise lent some of his superstar shine to his fellow Top Gun: Maverick veteran Glen Powell‘s forthcoming movie Twisters. Cruise made an appearance at the [Read More…]

In Brief: More ESPYs presenters named, and more

Quinta Brunson, Nikki Glaser, Rob Lowe and Colman Domingo are among the celebrity presenters for ESPN’s 2024 ESPYS, the cable sports channel has revealed. They’ll be joined by some of the biggest names in sports, [Read More…]

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Grassley frustrated with EPA’s 2026-2028 RVO timing

The U.S. EPA has announced it expects to finalize biofuel blending volumes for 2026-2028 late next year. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa says he’s frustrated with the agency’s delayed action as biofuel producers were [Read More…]

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