University of Wisconsin Soil Science Professor Carrie Laboski Dr. Carrie Laboski with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Soil Science tells Brownfield their field trials show the importance of pH levels and potassium for soybean production. Continue reading Soil scientist says spend limited soybean input dollars where it matters at Brownfield Ag News.
Feb 19
What’s kombucha?
Kombucha is a fermented tea that some claim has special health benefits. Kombucha starts with green or black tea with bacteria, sugar and yeast added. After a week or two, it’s fermented. That means it has probiotics – which are good bacteria that promote good gut health. Continue reading What’s kombucha? at Brownfield Ag News. …
Feb 19
Man accused of killing Colorado mom to appear in court
Woodland Park Police Department(WOODLAND PARK, Colo.) — Patrick Frazee, the Colorado man accused of killing his fiancé and the mother of his baby, is due to appear in a Teller County courtroom Tuesday morning at a preliminary hearing. Kelsey Berreth, 29, vanished on Thanksgiving 2018 near her Woodland Park, Colorado, home. Her body has still …
Feb 19
Local Sports for Tuesday February 19th
The post season is here, and the Mitchell Christian Golden Eagles girls’ basketball team are off to a great defensive start. Last night in Region 4B action Mitchell Christian beat Elkton/Lake Benton 36-23 and Anna Cooper almost outscored the Elks by herself by scoring a game-high 21 points to help the Golden Eagles advance. Cooper …
Feb 19
Karl Lagerfeld dies in Paris, French media reports
Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images(PARIS) — World-renowned fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld died in Paris on Tuesday morning, according to French media. The German-born designer is credited with reviving the luxury brand Chanel, where he served as creative director from 1983 until his death. He was also widely recognized for his trademark look of …
Feb 19
Weekly South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Polls
The South Dakota Prep Media Basketball Poll for the week of Feb. 18 is listed below, ranking the top-five teams, the team’s record, points received and ranking in the previous poll. First-place votes are listed in parentheses. Boys Class AA 1. Lincoln (20) 15-1 100 1 2. O’Gorman 12-5 80 2 3. Yankton 13-4 58 …
Feb 19
Mexican man dies in Border Patrol custody after crossing US-Mexico border
Phototreat/iStock(MCALLEN, Texas) — A Mexican man died at a McAllen, Texas, hospital Monday while in Border Patrol custody after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas earlier this month, officials said. The cause of death remains unknown, according to a statement released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Monday night. The unnamed 45-year-old man died at …
Feb 19
Thomas Rhett readies new music for ‘SNL,’ as his toddler daughter works on her songwriting
ABC/Image Group LA The countdown is on to new music from Thomas Rhett, who plans to debut a couple tunes from his forthcoming record on March 2, when he’s the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. When he’s not busy making music, of course, TR and his wife, Lauren, have their hands full with their …
Feb 18
Alabama mother begs to return to US, says moving to Syria and marrying ISIS fighters was ‘a big mistake’
Chris McGrath/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — With U.S.-backed forces closing in on ISIS in Syria, young mother Hoda Muthana is pleading for a second chance and the opportunity to return home to her family in Alabama. “I realized I’ve made a big mistake and I know I’ve ruined my future and my son’s future and I deeply, …
Feb 18
NYPD probe launched into alleged threat by police commander against rapper 50 Cent
Steven Ferdman/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A New York City police precinct commander is under investigation for allegedly telling officers to shoot the rapper 50 Cent, officials said. The New York Police Department launched an internal probe of Deputy Inspector Emanuel Gonzalez, commanding officer of the 72 Precinct in Brooklyn, who allegedly told officers during a …