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USSEC discusses trade at Commodity Classic
US Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter discussed the phase trade agreement with China. He says he’s optimistic good things will come out of the agreement. Sutter also discussed opportunities in Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and [Read More…]
The Fertilizer Institute continues advocating 4R Nutrient Stewardship
The Fertilizer Institute has five new grower/crop advisor pairs being recognized as 4R Advocates. Since 2012, the 4R (Right source, Right rate, Right time, Right place) Advocate Program has recognized 90 ag producers and retailers [Read More…]
Pivot Bio highlights performance data during Commodity Classic
Pivot Bio highlighted 2019 performance data for its alternative to synthetic nitrogen fertilizer during Commodity Classic. Pivot Bio PROVEN is the first nitrogen-producing microbial product for US corn farmers and can replace 25 pounds of [Read More…]
Consumer focused and building trust along the way
One area of focus for the National Pork Board’s new strategic plan is building trust with the consumer. Indiana pork producer and National Pork Board director Heather Hill says that goes beyond just producing a [Read More…]
Perdue expects China to buy U.S. beans spring/summer
Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he expects China to come into the market for U.S. soybeans at the time of year it would normally buy them. “We believe that China is a shrewd consumer. They’re [Read More…]
TYR Pro Swim meet in California to mimic Olympic schedule
USA Swimming will flip the competition schedule at next month’s TYR Pro Swim Series meet in Southern California to mimic the Tokyo Olympics schedule
Lori Vallow, mother of missing Idaho children, to be extradited to Idaho
BlakeDavidTaylor/iStock(REXBURG, Idaho) — Lori Vallow, the woman facing multiple charges in the case of her two children’s months-long disappearance, will be extradited back to Idaho Wednesday evening from Hawaii, officials said. Vallow has been living [Read More…]
South Korea’s drastic measures against the coronavirus offers example to US
oonal/iStock(SEOUL, South Korea) — The South Korean government is offering “emergency child care” to parents dealing with the double challenge of school closures and work-at-home policies as the country battles to fight the fast-spreading novel [Read More…]
Tennessee tornadoes latest: 5 kids among the dead in hard-hit Putnam County
MattGush/iStock(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — 22 missing, 5 kids among the dead in hard-hit Putman CountyAfter several deadly tornadoes tore through Tennessee — including Nashville — killing at least two dozen people, officials say 22 remain unaccounted [Read More…]
Dennis Rodman to talk about his wrestling career in new WWE Network documentary
NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman will discuss his high-profile foray into sports-entertainment on the next episode of WWE Untold, premiering Sunday, March 22, on WWE Network.
Royals score nine runs, hold on to beat Padres 9-7
Kansas City Royals 9, San Diego Padres 7 in Cactus League play.
At least 11 Americans dead, including 1st in California, from coronavirus
jarun011/iStock(NEW YORK) — Countries around the world are scrambling to stymie the spread of a deadly viral outbreak that began in China about two months ago and has now infected more than 90,000 people globally. [Read More…]
Clorox, Netflix and Zoom see stocks rise alongside coronavirus fears
wutwhanfoto/iStock(NEW YORK) — While the coronavirus outbreak has contributed to significant short-term market declines and sewed economic uncertainty the world over, a handful of companies, including Clorox and Netflix, have seen their stocks rise. The [Read More…]
Former Packers WR coach Whitted takes same position with Badgers
Former Green Bay Packers wide receivers coach Alvis Whitted has accepted the same position at Wisconsin
Celtics, Cavaliers hit by injuries
The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers were missing several key players Wednesday night because of injuries
Pitt women snap skid; Notre Dame’s NCAA tourney streak ends
Pitt women snap skid; Notre Dame’s NCAA tourney streak ends
Laszewski, Wisconsin women beat Illinois is Big Ten tourney
Laszewski, Wisconsin women beat Illinois is Big Ten tourney
Astros’ Springer wants to be more like Brantley
George Springer’s goal for the 2020 season is to be more consistent, just like teammate Michael Brantley
Brian Urlacher’s brother pleads not guilty in gambling case
Brian Urlacher’s brother pleads not guilty in gambling case