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Carr Fire has now scorched over 100,000 acres in California; containment up to 23 percent

July 31, 2018 nedvedmedia

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(REDDING, Calif.) — Firefighters are making progress in battling a deadly wildfire in Northern California but the fire that’s leveled hundreds of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee the area has [Read More…]

One-of-a-kind hybrid fascinates scientists

July 31, 2018 nedvedmedia

Robin W. Baird/Cascadia Research(KAUAI, Hawaii) — Let’s face it: Unlikely couples hold a special place in our hearts, whether Romeo and Juliet, Edward and Bella — or a melon-headed whale and a rough-toothed dolphin that [Read More…]

Prosecutors advise witnesses in Manafort trial: Avoid the T-word (Trump)

July 31, 2018 nedvedmedia

ABC News(WASHINGTON) — Prosecutors preparing witnesses for the upcoming trial of President Donald Trump’s one-time campaign chairman Paul J. Manafort are advising them to avoid mentioning Trump’s name, ABC News has learned. The case against [Read More…]

Manafort trial, first in Mueller investigation, set to get underway

July 31, 2018 nedvedmedia

ABC News(WASHINGTON) — The financial crimes trial of Donald Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, is expected to get underway in Alexandria, Virginia, Tuesday, the first trial in connection with the more than year-long investigation [Read More…]

Four people, including young boy, killed in Queens apartment shooting

July 31, 2018 nedvedmedia

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting at a New York City apartment building that left four dead, including a young boy, authorities said Monday. The shooting occurred at around 9 p.m. on [Read More…]

Ground broken for Center for Soy Innovation

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

Missouri soybean farmers broke ground for their new building in Jefferson City. Tom Steever spoke to John Kelley, Chairman, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, who says it will be a roughly 18-month project to develop the [Read More…]

There are no active watches, warnings or advisories

July 30, 2018 J.P. Skelly

Carr Fire in Northern California 20 percent contained

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images(REDDING, Calif.) — Firefighters are making progress in battling a deadly wildfire in Northern California that’s leveled hundreds of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee the area. The Carr Fire was [Read More…]

Soybean prices slowly recovering from early July plummet

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

Soybean prices are beginning to climb out of a huge hole. DTN market analyst Todd Hultman says there are several reasons futures have turned around following a monumental tumble at the beginning of the month. [Read More…]

Ag econ professor says safety net has holes

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

A farm management specialist says there are holes in the current farm safety net. Payments to those enrolled in the Agriculture Loss Coverage-County (ARC-CO) program were more likely in the program’s first couple of years, [Read More…]

Ohio farmer says crops could use some rain

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

Mostly dry conditions continued in Ohio this week. Greg Corcoran, a southern Ohio farmer, says his crops could use some rain in the coming weeks. “I think our corn is pretty well set but we [Read More…]

Minnesota farmer sees silver lining to weather challenges

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

A south-central Minnesota farmer sees a silver lining to the weather extremes his crops have endured this season. “The one thing that extreme weather conditions can (do) is really teach us some things.” That’s Kevin [Read More…]

Lean hogs firm on discount to cash

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures closed lower on lack of buyer support and the recent lack of direction from the cash trade. Feeder cattle closed lower, pressured by higher corn futures. August [Read More…]

Special Weather Statement issued July 30 at 4:31PM MDT by NWS

July 30, 2018 J.P. Skelly

…Funnel clouds possible through 8 PM CDT… Spotty showers and thunderstorms continue to track across the region this evening. As they develop, these storm may produce funnel clouds. These funnel clouds are expected to be [Read More…]

One-of-a-kind hybrid fascinates scientists

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

Robin W. Baird/Cascadia Research(KAUAI, Hawaii) — Let’s face it: Unlikely couples hold a special place in our hearts, whether Romeo and Juliet, Edward and Bella — or a melon-headed whale and a rough-toothed dolphin that [Read More…]

$100 million suit aims to ‘drive death-trap duck boats out of business’

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

ABC News(BRANSON, Mo.) — A $100 million lawsuit was filed in the duck boat incident that killed 17 people on a Missouri lake this month and lawyers representing those who lost loved ones on the [Read More…]

Maryland police officer cleared in shooting of unarmed man in parking lot confrontation

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

iStock/Thinkstock(SILVER SPRING, Md.) — A Maryland police officer was justified when he fatally shot an unarmed man who attacked him in a parking lot, prosecutors who reviewed the case said on Monday. Officer Anand Badgujar [Read More…]

USDA: fractional changes for monthly ag price indices

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

The USDA says its indices of prices paid and received didn’t change much from May to June. The index of prices received was up 0.1%, with crop and livestock also posting fractional increases, 0.7% and [Read More…]

CME dairy markets mixed Monday

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

Dairy prices were mixed at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Monday. July Class Three milk was down $.02 at $14.12. August was down $.08 at $14.94. September was down $.02 to $15.62. October was up $.07 [Read More…]

Perdue: trade relief package won’t make farmers whole

July 30, 2018 nedvedmedia

The head of USDA says farmers shouldn’t expect the $12 billion aid package to make up for market disruptions caused by trade disputes. “If a farmer sees a $2 drop in soybean prices, then they [Read More…]