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Expanding drought conditions impacting cattle herd
Ongoing drought conditions in some of the country’s largest cattle producing areas are forcing some producers to sell off cattle early. Texas A&M livestock economist David Anderson says in the short term it all comes [Read More…]
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Why this supermarket is stocked with 31,000 items of inedible food
(LOS ANGELES) — At first glance, the Sparrow Mart looks like an ordinary California supermarket. It has red shopping carts near the entrance. There’s a giant Coca-Cola refrigerator holding beverages next to rows and rows [Read More…]
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Stranger offers kindness to young boy in wheelchair and brings family closer
Jamie Sumner(BEAVER CREEK, Colo.) — A worker at the skating rink at Beaver Creek, Colorado, made the day of a little boy and a vacation for a family. And he did it by “not treating [Read More…]
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Twitter quietly kills suspected firearm-themed bot network
ABC News(NEW YORK) — One minute, they were cranking out an endless stream of tweets, pushing conservative-leaning news articles or fiery video commentary. The next, they were gone, without a trace or an explanation. Twitter [Read More…]
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Midwest tornadoes reported as severe weather heads to Northeast
ABC News(NEW YORK) — There were 75 damaging storm reports on Thursday, with tornadoes reported in Illinois, Kansas and Iowa. Radar estimates showed more than 5 inches of rain fell just south of Tulsa, Oklahoma, [Read More…]
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Pompeo launches Iran task force as US tries to shore up support for its pressure campaign
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is launching a new task force to focus on Iran, highlighting the threat from the country as a top foreign policy priority. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced his team [Read More…]
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Investigators find bodies believed to be 2 young daughters of father arrested for murder
ABC News(DENVER) — Colorado investigators believe they have found the bodies of two young girls whose father is accused of killing them, officials said. Chris Watts was taken into custody Wednesday in connection with the [Read More…]
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Community sends couple whose car accidentally started the Carr Fire in California messages of sympathy
iStock/Thinkstock(REDDING, Calif.) — Instead of anger and hate, the couple who accidentally started the deadly Carr Fire in Redding, California, has been getting flooded with messages of love and support from the very community devastated [Read More…]
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Lean hogs higher on speculative trade talks
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures closed slightly higher on spillover support from the hog markets. Feeder cattle were higher on support from the latest export sales data. August live cattle were unchanged [Read More…]
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Soybeans supported by expected meeting with China
Soybeans were sharply higher on commercial and technical buying. The big source of support was the probability of the resumption of trade talks with China, possibly as soon as next week. The talks are expected [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 16, 2018
Sep. corn closed at $3.65 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 cents Sep. soybeans closed at $8.85 and 1/2, up 28 cents Sep. soybean meal closed at $334.60, up $5.10 Sep. soybean oil closed at 28.15, up 27 points Sep. wheat closed at [Read More…]
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Minnesota farmers reminded of chlorpyrifos BMP’s
Minnesota farmers using a common insecticide to treat soybean aphids are being reminded of important Best Management Practices. University of Minnesota Extension entomologist Bob Koch calls chlorpyrifos an important tool for controlling aphids. But, he [Read More…]
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AT&T delivers $25,000 check to Minnesota FFA Foundation
The Minnesota FFA Foundation received a $25,000-dollar contribution from AT&T to support youth ag career exploration programs. AT&T state president Paul Weirtz presented the check during Farmfest. “AT&T is committed to providing tools and resources [Read More…]
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‘He fooled us’: Friends of man who allegedly killed pregnant wife, daughters speak out after shocking arrest
Weld County Sheriff(DENVER) — After Chris Watts’ pregnant wife and two young daughters were reported missing in their Colorado town Monday, his friends, Nick and Amanda Thayer, rushed to his side. Watts even spent Tuesday [Read More…]
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Soaring bankruptcy rates signal a ‘coming storm of broke elderly,’ study finds
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Older Americans are filing for bankruptcy at more than double the rate of just 25 years ago, a sign of a “coming storm of broke elderly,” a new study finds. The rate [Read More…]
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CME milk futures down, cash dairy & international markets mixed
Milk futures were down again and cash dairy prices were mixed at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thursday. August Class Three milk was down $.01 at $14.99. September was down $.13 to $15.89. October was [Read More…]
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USDA FSA declares number of Iowa, Missouri counties eligible for drought relief
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has declared 25 counties in Missouri and Davis County, Iowa primary disaster areas because of an ongoing drought. Most neighboring counties in Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas are also eligible to [Read More…]
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Husband arrested in killing of pregnant wife, 2 young kids; her body found
ABC News(DENVER) — A Colorado man is facing charges in connection with the killing of his pregnant wife and two young daughters after the mother and their little girls went missing earlier this week. Shanann [Read More…]
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National Guard using Reaper drone to fight wildfires
Tech. Sgt.Gregory Solman/California National Guard(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) — As wildfires rage across the state, about 1,000 California National Guard soldiers are supporting response efforts, providing unique military capabilities to contain the fires. Massive wildfires, including [Read More…]
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New York University offers free tuition to all medical students
NYU School of Medicine(NEW YORK) — New York University medical students received life-changing news on Thursday — the School of Medicine will cover full tuition going forward for all current and future students, regardless of [Read More…]