Month: August 2024
ABC Sports News
Simone Biles seeks ‘justice’ for Jordan Chiles after bronze medal revoked
Gymnast Simone Biles of the U.S. displays her three gold medals and silver medal while Jordan Chiles displays her gold and bronze medals won during the women’s artistic gymnastics competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Andy Roddick reveals US Open predictions, plus the singer and tennis super fan joining podcast
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Ahead of an exciting opening night for the 144th U.S. Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, on Monday, the last American man to win the singles title [Read More…]
ABC Sports News
Scoreboard roundup — 8/27/24
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUEPhiladelphia Phillies 5, Houston Astros 0Washington Nationals 4, NY Yankees 2Oakland Athletics 5, Cincinnati Reds 4Atlanta Braves 8, Minnesota Twins [Read More…]
ABC Health News
What the end of the CDC’s COVID vaccine access program means for uninsured Americans
Morsa Images/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Updated COVID-19 vaccines will soon be rolled out ahead of the fall and winter season, but some Americans may not easily be able to access them. In previous years, [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Jimmy Fallon calls sending daughters to summer camp “traumatic”
NBCUniversal Jimmy Fallon‘s daughters, Winnie, 11, and Frances, 10, recently marked a new milestone, attending their first sleep away summer camp, and the Tonight Show host says it was “traumatic” for him and his wife. [Read More…]
Ag News
Fall fertilizer considerations
As farmers prepare for the upcoming harvest, plans for fall fertility are also being set. University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist Daniel Kaiser says anhydrous ammonia remains a very good option, but cautions growers [Read More…]
Ag News
Start checking fields for stalk integrity
An agronomist says farmers will need to prioritize fields at harvest. DEKALB brand manager Jamie Horton says the early presence of tar spot likely means growers will need to keep an eye on stalk integrity. [Read More…]
Ag News
Iowa farmer a few weeks out from harvest
A western Iowa farmer says he plans to start his 2024 harvest in just a few weeks. Scot Bailey raises soybeans, corn, cow-calf pairs, and sheep near Anita. “Right now with the lack of rain [Read More…]
Ag News
U.S. ethanol industry thriving, RFA says
A biofuels specialist says the ethanol industry is thriving despite the downturn in the ag economy. Robert White with the Renewable Fuels Association says 2024 could be a record-breaking year for U.S. ethanol. “Record ethanol [Read More…]
Ag News
Butter strong, cheese market mixed
Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield there has been a lot of activity from buyers recently, with over 100 loads of butter traded between August 12th and the 16th. “That was a new all-time high [Read More…]
ABC World News
Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF launches large raids in the West Bank
Kawnat Haju/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As the Israel-Hamas war continues, cease-fire discussions are occurring in the Middle East, with officials hoping to bring an end to the conflict. The United States and [Read More…]
ABC National News
Latino voting group calls for DOJ probe of election fraud raids in Texas
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A prominent Latino voting organization is calling on the Justice Department to investigate a series of raids held across Texas last week as part an ongoing election fraud investigation led [Read More…]
ABC National News
Couple in Lamborghini kidnapped and beaten while house hunting, police say
avid_creative/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A couple in their 50’s were kidnapped and assaulted this weekend while house hunting in Connecticut, police have said. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the city of Danbury, [Read More…]
ABC National News
Dog breeder found dead and as many as 10 of his Doberman puppies have vanished
Sheila Paras/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A dog breeder has been found dead and as many as 10 of his Doberman puppies have gone missing as police investigate his death as a homicide, authorities said. [Read More…]
Ag News
Tractor improvements focus on increased productivity
Productivity is the name of the game when it comes to the lineup of tractors from Case IH. From the suspended tracks to being able to check the oil, Bill Weber says all of [Read More…]
Ag News
New planter options help improve on-farm efficiency
Case IH is launching three new planters in 2025. Dave Brennan with Case IH says these changes were made with productivity in mind. He says the increased efficiency of the equipment can help farmers improve [Read More…]
Ag News
New Puma tractors from Case IH help increase productivity
The new Puma model tractor from the Case IH features a new transmission that makes its use more productive for farmers and operators. The Puma model tractors were designed with livestock and dairy producers in [Read More…]
Ag News
AGI showcases BinManager and pre-cleaner technologies at Farm Progress Show
AGI strategic account manager Ryan Thompson says farmers can benefit from the automation BinManager provides, while Jeff Cruzan, new business development for dryers, tells Brownfield the new AGI pre-cleaner can make mixed flow dryers operate [Read More…]
Ag News
Georgia farmer breaks own soybean yield record
The national soybean yield record-holder has eclipsed 200-plus bushels an acre two years in a row. Alex Harrell farms in southwest Georgia and broke the record for soybean yield in 2023 at 206 bushels per [Read More…]
Ag News
Baldwin seeks additional USTR action on common food names
A Wisconsin Senator is praising the U.S. Trade Representative for a recent agreement with Chile but says more trade agreements and strong enforcement are needed. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to USTR Katherine Tai saying [Read More…]