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Groups warn of China trade war escalation
Nearly 200 business and industry groups, including ag groups, have warned the U.S. trade representative of harmful effects of more Chinese tariffs on the U.S. with expected Chinese retaliation. Midnight was the deadline for submitting [Read More…]
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Can it get any stranger?
Someone, somewhere must have at some point come up with the top five or 10 warning signs of a political apocalypse. I’ve lived in Washington, DC, going on 40 years, and I’ve not seen this [Read More…]
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What’s up with basis?
The CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association says cash basis is currently the largest crippling factor to farm profitability. “As bad as the commodity prices are, basis is actually the number that’s truly taking [Read More…]
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Russian bombers intercepted off Alaska for second time this year
iStock/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — Two Russian bombers were intercepted off the coast of Alaska recently — the first flight by the country’s bombers off the coast of Alaska since mid-May, according to North American Aerospace Defense Command [Read More…]
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18-year-old seen on video pushing her friend off 60-foot bridge pleads not guilty
ABC News(SEATTLE) — An 18-year-old captured on video pushing her friend off a 60-foot bridge, leaving her with multiple injuries, pleaded not guilty in a packed courtroom Friday. Taylor Smith, 18, is charged with reckless [Read More…]
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War of words between Airbnb and Paris official who warns of ‘Uberised’ city
iStock/Thinkstock(PARIS) — Paris is one of Airbnb’s biggest markets in the world, with about 65,000 homes listed on its website. But Ian Brossat, who’s in charge of housing at City Hall, takes no pride in [Read More…]
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Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro stabbed at campaign event in Brazil
iStock/Thinkstock(RIO DE JANEIRO) — Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right candidate in Brazil’s presidential election, was stabbed at a campaign event on Thursday. Federal police confirmed to ABC News that a 40-year-old suspect in the attack that [Read More…]
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In a first, Royal Academy will exhibit equal number of male and female nudes
David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images(LONDON) — When the Royal Academy of Arts in London revealed its plans for next year’s Renaissance nude exhibition earlier this week, it announced there would be gender parity among the [Read More…]
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India’s top court legalizes gay sex in historic verdict
iStock/Thinkstock(NEW DELHI) — The world’s largest democracy just struck down a ban on gay sex. On Thursday, India’s top court declared parts of Section 377 unconstitutional, in a historic decision that finally brings to end [Read More…]
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Four men plead guilty to helping smuggle turtles in candy wrappers
U.S. Attorneys Office(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — Four men pleaded guilty in federal court in South Carolina to taking part in an international wildlife smuggling between the U.S. and China, authorities said. Matthew Harrison Kail, 30; Joseph [Read More…]
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Russia, Iran, Turkey meet in last-ditch try to prevent major refugee calamity in rebel-held Syrian province
iStock/Thinkstock(DAMASCUS, Syria) — The battle for Syria’s Idlib province looms large in what could prove to be the bloodiest conflict yet in this long and painful civil war. Located in the northwest corner of Syria, [Read More…]
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Good week for beef, new crop corn exports
The USDA reports grain and oilseed export sales for the week ending August 30th were within most pre-report estimates. Officially, there is still one reporting day left for 2017/18 corn, sorghum, and soybean export sales. [Read More…]
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Organic checkoff next steps
The Organic Trade Association has announced plans to move forward with a voluntary, industry-led checkoff after USDA terminated the process this spring. CEO Laura Batcha says there is demand for coordinated organic research and promotion, [Read More…]
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SHP field manager guides farmers through conservation process
It’s not enough that Jim Isermann is successful in getting producers to adopt conservation farming practices. He wants them to be aware of the impact those practices have on their farm and on their bottom [Read More…]
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Precision Planting offers retrofit compatibility
Precision Planting is making it easier for farmers to retrofit equipment with Precision technology. Integrated marketing lead Bryce Baker says the planter of the future might already be in someone’s shed. “As a farmer, I’ve [Read More…]
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Man armed with multiple guns including rifles takes hostage
iStock/Thinkstock(TACOMA, Wash.) — A man armed with multiple guns including long rifles and wearing body armor allegedly took a hostage inside an auto repair business, prompting a standoff with police in Tacoma, Washington, according to [Read More…]
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Midwest, mid-Atlantic still getting soaked from Gordon
ABC News(JACKSON, Miss.) — Remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon are continuing to soak the South and Midwest. On Thursday, north of Jackson, Mississippi, more than 10 inches of rain fell, flooding streets and neighborhoods. Near [Read More…]
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Midwest, mid-Atlantic still getting soaked from Gordon
ABC News(JACKSON, Miss.) — Remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon are continuing to soak the South and Midwest. On Thursday, north of Jackson, Mississippi, more than 10 inches of rain fell, flooding streets and neighborhoods. Near [Read More…]
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Officer fatally shoots man after entering wrong apartment
iStock/Thinkstock(DALLAS) — Dallas police and the county district attorney’s office are investigating after police said one of their officers shot and killed a 26-year-old man Thursday night upon returning home from her shift and entering [Read More…]
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Man armed with multiple guns including rifles takes hostage in Tacoma, Washington
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department(TACOMA, Wash.) — A man armed with multiple guns including long rifles and wearing body armor allegedly took a hostage inside an auto repair business, prompting a standoff with police in Tacoma, [Read More…]