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Cow/calf producers face increased downside risk
A livestock economist says there is a lot of downside risk right now for cow/calf producers. University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says hay prices are on the rise and cow/calf producers, who are traditionally more [Read More…]
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‘Labor pains’ could impact livestock prices
Low unemployment rates, new facilities coming online and a shrinking pool of available labor could cause a bottleneck in the meat processing industry, according to RaboResearch animal protein analyst Christine McCracken. For livestock producers, she [Read More…]
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After Israel detains US journalist, questions raised about other Americans stopped at border
iStock/Thinkstock(JERUSALEM) — Israel’s recent detention of a high-profile American journalist – and his decision to speak out about it – has prompted scrutiny of other instances where Israeli officials have stopped Americans at its border, [Read More…]
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With large-scale attacks, is the Taliban experiencing a resurgence?
ABCNews.com(WASHINGTON) — A series of high-profile Taliban attacks throughout Afghanistan this week that killed at least 200 Afghan security forces have raised questions about whether those forces can contain what appears to be a resurgent [Read More…]
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Section of American WWII destroyer discovered off remote Alaskan island
Project Recover(KISKA, Alaska) — Some 75 years after an explosion from a Japanese mine ripped through the USS Abner Read, a team of scientists says they’ve discovered the missing stern hundreds of feet beneath the [Read More…]
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As Venezuela crumbles, exodus reaches record level
ABC News(NEW YORK) — When two full salaries, including her own as a lead nurse at a major hospital, weren’t enough to get through one week in Venezuela, Karen Hurtado decided the time had come [Read More…]
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Husband arrested in connection to missing wife, daughters in Colorado
iStock/Thinkstock(DENVER) — Police have arrested a Colorado man in connection to the disappearance of his pregnant wife and two young daughters. The Frederick Police Department, working with the FBI and Colorado Bureau of Investigation, said [Read More…]
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Police make multiple arrests after 76 people overdose on K-2 at Connecticut park
WTNH-TV(NEW HAVEN, N.H.) — Connecticut police have made multiple arrests in connection with 76 overdose cases at a New Haven park. First responders found numerous people who appeared to have overdosed on the New Haven [Read More…]
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Swimmer bitten by shark off coast of Cape Cod, officials say
iStock/Thinkstock(CAPE COD, Mass.) — A beach on the coast of Cape Cod has been closed after a swimmer was bitten by a shark, officials said. The coastal town of Truro announced that Longnook Beach has [Read More…]
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Pregnant mom, 2 young daughters vanish in Colorado; police vow to ‘not rest until we have the answers’
Town of Frederick, CO(FREDERICK, Colo.) — A pregnant Colorado mother and her two young daughters have mysteriously vanished — and local police are vowing to “not rest until we have the answers.” Shanann Watts, 34, [Read More…]
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More details on trade relief package coming soon
USDA Trade Under Secretary Ted McKinney says farmers can expect more details on the $12 billion trade relief package by the end of the month. He tells Brownfield farmers will need to sign up for [Read More…]
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Disagreements remain on SNAP work requirements
Two of the Illinois congressional delegation serving on the Farm Bill Conference Committee maintain differing views on the nutrition title of that legislation. Republican Rodney Davis supports the food stamp work and job training requirements [Read More…]
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Fordyce: Droughts are awful things
The head of the Farm Service Agency says much of the Corn Belt looks good, and he’s looking for options in those areas that are not getting rain. In the last two weeks, Richard Fordyce [Read More…]
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Cattle futures up ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, both live and feeder cattle futures closed higher on speculative buying interest, largely based on a hope for firmer demand. August live cattle closed $.35 higher at $108.32 and October [Read More…]
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Soybeans down, watching weather
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, in addition to the higher U.S. Dollar index and losses in non-ag commodities and the broader market. The trade is watching weather, with some dry parts [Read More…]
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Reservations required: London McDonald’s goes luxe for a day
Molly Hunter/ABC News(LONDON) — Now that’s what you call a happy meal. Imagine walking into a McDonald’s fast food restaurant to find white tablecloths, a string quartet playing, a smartly-dressed maître d’ to see you [Read More…]
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Trump’s tariffs make lumber more expensive as California recovers from wildfires
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — As hundreds of families begin rebuilding after their homes were destroyed or damaged by the wildfires in California the Trump administration’s trade policies could increase the price tag for building new homes. More [Read More…]
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Survivors of Italy bridge collapse share dramatic tales of escape
iStock/Thinkstock(GENOA, Italy) — As the death toll continues to climb from a highway bridge collapse in northwest Italy, survivors spoke to reporters about how they managed to escape the catastrophe unscathed. Afifi Idriss, a Moroccan [Read More…]
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Settlement finalized for Native American farmers/ranchers
A settlement has been finalized for Native American farmers and ranchers, stemming back to a civil rights case against the USDA. The reported $266 Million dollars will go to the new Native American Agriculture Fund. [Read More…]
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CME milk futures down, some cash dairy up
Milk futures were down and cash dairy prices were mostly steady to up at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wednesday. August Class Three milk was down $.02 at $15.00. September was down $.11 to $16.02. October [Read More…]