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Flood Warning issued March 16 at 10:15AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota…Iowa… Skunk Creek Near Hartford Floyd River Near James Maple River at Ida Grove …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South
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After 49 killed in mass shootings at 2 New Zealand mosques, prime minister vows, ‘our gun laws will change’
Diederik van Heyningen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand) — After 49 people were gunned down in terrorist attacks at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday, the prime minister is vowing to change gun laws. [Read More…]
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In moving speech, kidnap survivor Elizabeth Smart comforts Jayme Closs’ community
KSTP(BARRON, Wis.) — Even within the members of her own Wisconsin community — which searched relentlessly for Jayme Closs for 88 days until the 13-year-old managed to escape her abductor – few if any truly [Read More…]
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Grandin pleased to see leg conformation issues in cattle being addressed
Temple Grandin spoke this week at the National Farmers convention in Des Moines. Noted livestock consultant Temple Grandin says she’s glad the cattle industry is starting to address foot and leg conformation issues. Grandin says [Read More…]
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NBB says more EPA waivers terribly disappointing
Another round of refinery exemptions has been granted by the EPA and the National Biodiesel Board is very disappointed. Kurt Kovarik with NBB federal affairs, says demand destruction for biodiesel is high and he uses [Read More…]
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USDA’s steer price projection is up
The USDA’s projection of 1.5 percent beef production growth is not as much as previously anticipated. Outlook Board Chairman Seth Meyer says the lower estimate is for various reasons, such as more cows going to [Read More…]
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China news propels hog futures limit higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures ended the day higher on weather concerns, technical buying, and spillover support from the limit move up in hogs. April live contracts closed $1.70 higher at $129.10 and [Read More…]
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USPS to release ‘Sesame Street’ stamps in honor of show’s 50th anniversary
USPS(WASHINGTON) — Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away, on their way to…the United States Post Service! The federal agency revealed this week that 16 iconic “Sesame Street” Muppets will be joining the ranks of new [Read More…] [Read More…]
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USPS to release ‘Sesame Street’ stamps in honor of show’s 50th anniversary
USPS(WASHINGTON) — Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away, on their way to…the United States Post Service! The federal agency revealed this week that 16 iconic “Sesame Street” Muppets will be joining the ranks of new [Read More…]
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What to know about the Muslim community in New Zealand targeted by deadly attack
Fiona Goodall/Getty Images(CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand) — The terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left at least 49 people dead has sent shockwaves throughout the world. “What has happened in Christchurch is an extraordinary act [Read More…]
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30,000 fentanyl pills seized in Arizona drug bust
Department of Interior(PHOENIX) — The Interior Department announced Friday that agents on the department’s opioid task force seized about 30,000 fentanyl pills and other illegal drugs at U.S. points of entry on the Tohono O’odham [Read More…]
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After 49 killed in mass shootings at 2 New Zealand mosques, prime minister vows, ‘our gun laws will change’
Diederik van Heyningen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images(CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand) — After 49 people were gunned down in terrorist attacks at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, on Friday, the prime minister is vowing to change gun laws. [Read More…]
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Kubota partners with Buhler for new large tractor series
Kubota Corporation has announced it will work with Buhler Industries Inc. to develop a new line of large tractors. Kubota product marketing director of ag equipment Martin Carrier tells Brownfield they will be customizing the [Read More…]
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Short covering supports grains and oilseeds
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade is waiting for more fresh news on talks with and demand from China. No date has been announced for the resumption of trade discussions [Read More…]
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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 15, 2019
May corn closed at $3.73 and 1/4, up 3 centsMay soybeans closed at $9.09 and 1/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $310.80, up $4.90May soybean oil closed at 29.43, down 14 [Read More…]
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January poultry production 2% higher
The USDA says poultry production during January was 4.279 billion pounds, up 2% on the year. Chicken made up most of the total at 3.756 billion pounds, an increase of 2%, with turkey at 510.521 [Read More…]
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Northern California special education teacher faces allegations of allowing a fight club in his classroom
iStock/Ridofranz(CLOVERDALE, Calif.) — A California special education teacher is facing multiple charges for allegedly creating and refereeing a “fight club” inside his classroom, according to a statement released by the Cloverdale Police Department. On March [Read More…]
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The murder of reputed Gambino mob boss, Francesco ‘Franky Boy’ Cali, was no quick hit: Sources
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Moments before a reputed mob boss was gunned down in front of his Staten Island, New York, home on Wednesday night, the alleged killer lured the unsuspecting man outside by [Read More…] [Read More…]
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The murder of reputed Gambino mob boss, Francesco ‘Franky Boy’ Cali, was no quick hit: Sources
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Moments before a reputed mob boss was gunned down in front of his Staten Island, New York, home on Wednesday night, the alleged killer lured the unsuspecting man outside by [Read More…]
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Cesar Sayoc, man accused of mailing bombs targeting prominent Democrats, to plead guilty: Court records
Johnny Louis/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — Cesar Sayoc, the suspect behind a campaign of letter bombs targeting prominent Democrats, including former President Barack Obama, is expected to plead guilty next week, according to a federal court docket [Read More…]