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Southern rust: first case of the year confirmed
The first case of Southern Rust for this season in the US has been confirmed and another case is suspected, both further north than normal. University of Missouri Plant Pathologist Kaitlyn Bissonette says the corn [Read More…]
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Heavy rains lead to crop losses in southern Minnesota
A crop insurance adjustor in southern Minnesota says excessive moisture will result in losses for some producers. Rochelle Krusemark of Trimont tells Brownfield it’s been wet in many parts of the state since April. “Mostly [Read More…]
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ASA director discouraged by what he’s hearing on trade
An American Soybean Association director meeting with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. this week is discouraged by what he’s hearing on trade. Joel Schreurs of Tyler, Minnesota says hope is fading for a quick resolution to [Read More…]
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Heat, drought cause Missouri corn pollination missteps
There are pollination issues in the hot and dry parts of the Corn Belt. University of Missouri grain crop specialist Greg Luce tells Brownfield Missouri’s heat and drought are disrupting corn pollination. “A lot of [Read More…]
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Spring wheat condition very positive
The nation’s spring wheat condition is very high for this time of year. The USDA says 80% is in good to excellent condition, “It is very unusual once the crop’s heading out and you move into [Read More…]
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Teen spends 10 hours treading water after a rip current swept him out to sea
Kirk Spataro(ST. SIMON’S ISLAND, La.) — A 19-year-old Louisiana teen spent 10 hours in the open sea after a rip current dragged him out into the ocean off the Georgia coast. Blake Spataro said he [Read More…]
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Build-A-Bear closes lines nationwide over safety concerns for ‘Pay Your Age’ day
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Build-A-Bear Workshop has closed the lines to its stores nationwide and in Canada after receiving an “overwhelming response” to its first-ever “Pay Your Age” day promotion. The popular children’s store announced [Read More…]
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 12 at 4:04PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 273 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA BROOKINGS LAKE MINER MOODY SANBORN
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Schlitterbahn water slide where 10-year-old boy was killed to be torn down, park officials say
ABC News(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) — Officials have approved plans to tear down Schlitterbahn water slide in Kansas City that killed a 10-year-old boy in 2016, according to the park’s spokeswoman. Deconstruction of the Verrückt will [Read More…]
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 12 at 2:22PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 273 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS SD . SOUTH DAKOTA COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE AURORA BON HOMME BROOKINGS BRULE CHARLES MIX CLAY
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Flash Flood Watch issued July 12 at 2:17PM MDT until July 14 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS
…FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING… The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and South Dakota, including the following areas, in northwest Iowa, Dickinson, Lyon IA, [Read More…]
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A single fingerprint led to arrest in cold case murder of elderly woman 31 years later
Robeson County Sheriffs Office(ROBESON COUNTY, Calif.) — A single fingerprint and the actions of an “above and beyond” deputy led investigators to arrest a man in North Carolina for allegedly murdering an elderly woman 31 [Read More…]
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Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 2:16PM MDT until July 12 at 7:00PM MDT by NWS
…HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING… * TEMPERATURES…With temperatures in the the 90s, and high levels of humidity, heat index values have reached 100 to 105 degrees. * IMPACTS…The combination [Read More…]
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Artist without arms accused of stabbing tourist with scissors
Miami-Dade Department of Corrections (MIAMI BEACH, Fla.) — A homeless artist without arms has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a tourist in Florida with a pair of scissors — using only his feet to wield [Read More…]
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Palmer amaranth continues to spread in Nebraska
The problematic weed Palmer amaranth continues to spread in Nebraska. “Palmer amaranth is a growing threat for our corn and soybean producers in the state of Nebraska, particularly in eastern and west-central parts of the [Read More…]
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Dicamba volatility still a concern for Illinois weed scientist
University of Illinois weed scientist Dr. Aaron Hager says dicamba volatility remains a big concern. Hager has been outspoken about the volatility of the new dicamba products, which he says is injuring non-dicamba tolerant soybeans and other [Read More…]
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USDA increases meat production outlooks
The USDA increased its 2018 red meat and poultry production outlooks. Beef production was up 25 million pounds at 27.15 billion, with an increase in the cow slaughter, while the annual price range was steady [Read More…]
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USDA expects big jump in spring wheat, record yield
The USDA expects a record yield from this year’s spring wheat crop. As of July 1st, the yield is estimated at 47.6 bushels per acre, which would be up 6.6 on the year, with a [Read More…]
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Bulletproof clothing designers say US demand is on the rise
ABC News(Fla.) — A Florida husband and wife duo who developed a fashion line of bulletproof clothing say they have seen the demand for their products in the U.S. increase exponentially — and amid growing [Read More…]
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Mother, daughter killed when 800-pound boulder fell off truck, smashed their car; driver in custody: Police
KSTP(ROSEMOUNT, Minn.) — A mother and daughter died when a roughly 800-pound boulder fell off a truck and smashed into their car, and now that truck driver is in custody, according to police. Karen Christiansen, [Read More…]