Bill Even, CEO of the National Pork Board At the recent annual meeting of the Iowa Pork Producers Association, National Pork Board CEO Bill Even talked about “reinventing the pork checkoff”. In an interview following his presentation, we asked Even what that means. AUDIO: Bill Even Continue reading Reinventing the pork checkoff at Brownfield Ag …
Jan 28
Tailgate with Tim McGraw before Sunday night’s Super Bowl LIII
ABC/Image Group LATim McGraw will represent country music at this Sunday’s Super Bowl. The “Neon Church” hitmaker will play the pregame festivities at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta as part of the NFL Tailgate Party. You’ll be able to see part of his performance — specifically his new song, “Thought About You” — during the game’s …
Jan 28
Three dead after tornado hits Cuba’s capital
YAMIL LAGE/AFP/Getty Images(HAVANA) — At least three people are dead and 172 others injured after a tornado struck the capital of Cuba overnight, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said in a tweet Monday. The Cuban president said the damage in Havana is “severe.” Estamos recorriendo lugares afectados por fenómeno atmosférico de gran intensidad en Regla. Los daños …
Jan 28
Social media impostors stole family photos for online charity scam
Ann Tisdale(NEW YORK) — Parents shared a new warning after social media thieves cashed in on their young daughter’s identity and story. The Tisdale family was hacked and harassed on Instagram after a video of their daughter with cerebral palsy went viral. Maya’s story and first independent steps aired on ABC News’ World News Tonight …
Jan 28
Woman trapped in New York City elevator rescued after three days
Jeffrey Greenberg/UIG via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A woman was rescued Monday morning after spending three nights trapped inside a New York City elevator, according to the New York Fire Department. The woman, a cleaning employee, became stuck between the second and third floors while working in a private townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side …
Jan 28
22-year-old’s disappearance a ‘nightmare’ for worried mom
Richmond Police Dept. (RICHMOND, Ky.) — Weeks after a 22-year-old mysteriously vanished, her mother is desperate for answers and pleading with her daughter to “please, please come home to us.” Savannah Spurlock, who lives with her mother in Richmond, Kentucky, was last seen on Friday, Jan. 4, leaving a bar in Lexington, according to Richmond …
Jan 28
Brothers Osborne hitch a ride to #1 with Dierks Bentley
ABC/Image Group LAThis week, Brothers Osborne celebrate their latest number one: their collaboration with Dierks Bentley, “Burning Man.” “One week shy of a year ago, Dierks sent us an idea for a collaboration,” John and TJ tweeted. “Upon first listen we knew we had to be a part of it…” “Honored to be a part of Burning Man, Dierks,” they added. “Been a …
Jan 28
Brantley Gilbert marvels at St. Jude Hospital’s work on 30th anniversary of Country Cares
ABC/Image Group LAThis weekend in Memphis, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of Country Cares for Kids. The initiative started by Alabama‘s Randy Owen has raised more than $800 million to treat childhood cancer and sickle cell disease. Newcomers Brandon Lay, Caylee Hammack, Brandon Radcliff, Rachel Wammack, Seaforth, King Calaway and more visited with patients, as did more established names like Brantley Gilbert, LOCASH, Hunter Hayes, and Runaway …
Jan 28
Examining the slowdown of the farm economy
An ag economist says the farm economy slowdown is hitting some states harder than others. In this Managing for Profit, David Widmar says the overall farm economy has been on the decline since its peak in 2013. But, he says, when you take a closer look some areas are struggling more than others. AUDIO: Managing …
Jan 28
This Dallas company sells tables to connect neighbors
ABC News(DALLAS) — Although Sarah Harmeyer is the CEO of “Neighbor’s Table” – she may ask you to call her by her preferred title “Chief People Gatherer.” After all, Neighbor’s Table, a Dallas-based company that builds and sells handcrafted tables across the U.S. – is not actually a business about tables. “People think we’re in …