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Mattis: US support to Saudi coalition in Yemen not unconditional
Zach Gibson/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — American military support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen is dependent on that coalition avoiding civilian casualties, Defense Secretary James Mattis told reporters. His comments followed the release of a United [Read More…]
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Parents used bear spray to fend off grizzly bear that attacked their 10-year-old son at Yellowstone National Park
KTMF(SEATTLE) — A family exploring Yellowstone National Park was able to save their 10-year-old son from a grizzly bear using bear spray they had rented from a kiosk nearby, according to reports. Sally Vering, the [Read More…]
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Convicted Russian mobsters may face life in prison
Department Of Justice(NEW YORK) — Two Russians who ran illegal high-stakes poker games near Coney Island and at one point ordered a building that housed a rival’s poker game be set on fire are now [Read More…]
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Headless torso found in fish tank inside missing man’s home
iStock/Thinkstock(SAN FRANCISCO) — Authorities in San Francisco made a gruesome discovery while searching the home of a man who has been missing since the start of summer. On Aug. 17, investigators found a headless torso [Read More…]
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Sustainability and soil health
Farmers attending the 2018 Farm Progress Show have the opportunity to learn more about sustainability on their farms. Sustainability is a pillar in Bayer’s overall strategy and there are many efforts in place working with [Read More…]
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Variable weather leads to myriad of crop diseases
Extreme weather variability has generated a wide array of crop diseases this year. Asgrow/DEKALB agronomist Sue Brakhane says conditions in Iowa are representative of many parts of the Corn Belt. “I have a northern part [Read More…]
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Hogs, cattle lower on profit taking
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures ended the day lower on profit-taking following Monday’s impressive gains. Some short covering minimized today’s damage. August live cattle closed $.40 lower at $107.80 and October live cattle [Read More…]
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Canada holds firm on supply management
Canada’s prime minister is preparing to defend his farmers as NAFTA talks move forward. “My position on defending supply management has not changed, we will defend supply management.” Justin Trudeau told reporters Tuesday he’s encouraged [Read More…]
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NCGA wants Canada more engaged in NAFTA talks
The National Corn Growers Association wants to see Canada more involved as the U.S. and Mexico close in on a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement. Iowa farmer Kevin Ross, who will become first vice [Read More…]
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Another day of losses in soybeans and grains
Soybeans were lower all the Tuesday session, getting pressure from the projection of huge stocks and continued trade issues with China. DTN says the loss came despite the lower dollar and supportive commercial buying. It’s [Read More…]
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CLAAS introduces the CONVIO FLEX draper cutterbar
At this week’s Farm Progress Show, CLAAS unveiled its new CONVIO FLEX and CONVIO draper cutterbars. LEXION product manager Jeff Gray says while the CONVIO is ideal for use in conventionally threshed crops, such as [Read More…]
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Neighbors spooked over mysterious woman who rang doorbell and disappeared
Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department(HOUSTON) — A video of a mystery woman who rang the doorbell of a Texas house in the dead of night, wearing what appeared to be broken restraints on both wrists, has [Read More…]
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Couple who allegedly kept kids in cages charged with felony child neglect, endangerment
iStock/Thinkstock(MADISON, Wisconsin) — A Wisconsin couple was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment, child neglect and false imprisonment after authorities said they kept their children in cages. Travis Lanier Headrick, 46, and Amy Michelle Headrick, [Read More…]
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Texas man accused of targeting and shooting female drivers
Harris County Police Department(DALLAS) — A man accused of shooting at female drivers in Texas allegedly “held a very dim view of women,” according to court documents. The suspect, 29-year-old Nicholas D’Agostino, was first arrested [Read More…]
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Former Texas police officer found guilty of murder in death of teenager Jordan Edwards
moodboard/Thinkstock(DALLAS) — A former Texas police officer has been found guilty of murder in the 2017 shooting of an unarmed African-American teenager. A Dallas County jury convicted Roy Oliver, who is white and a former [Read More…]
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Tariffs cost dairy farmers 64 cents/cwt
A new report says retaliatory tariffs imposed by China and Mexico could cut dairy farmer revenues by $16.6 billion, or 64 cents per hundredweight, over the next five years. The U.S. Dairy Export Council commissioned [Read More…]
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Milk futures, cash dairy mostly higher
Class III milk futures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed mostly higher Tuesday supported by continued optimism following the U.S. and Mexico trade deal and strong cash markets. August milk closed down a penny at [Read More…]
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Illinois youths receive Brownfield ag youth awards
Vikkie Becker of WJIL/WJVO Radio in Jacksonville, Illinois presented the Brownfield Ag Youth Award belt buckles to exhibitors in Morgan and Cass Counties. Congrats to all award recipients! A.J. Harris of Morgan county fair: Andrew [Read More…]
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Dairy producers continue to face challenges
An Indiana dairy producer says consolidation in the industry, tight margins, and high costs of production led to the tough decision to close his dairy farm. Joe Kelsay is with Kelsay Farms. “The dairy industry [Read More…]
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Chef students learn about food on the farm
A college teacher and students spend time on a farm learning about food production. Brian O’Malley a chef instructor with Metro Communication College watched five of his students engage with farmers at a dinner sponsored by [Read More…]