Jung Yeon-je-Pool/Getty Images(SEOUL, South Korea) — South Korean President Moon Jae-in painted a rosy picture of the ongoing denuclearization process on his nation’s peninsula Thursday and said a second summit between leaders from the U.S. and North Korea could happen “soon.” After that summit, Kim Jong Un may visit Seoul, added Moon, who, during his …
Jan 10
Thomas Rhett follows the autobiographical “Life Changes” with the contemplative “Sixteen”
ABC/Image Group LAThomas Rhett got autobiographical on his most recent #1, “Life Changes,” but now he’s getting philosophical with his latest single, “Sixteen.” “You know, that song is the epitome of ‘the grass is always greener,’” he tells ABC Radio. “We’ve all been sixteen. If we haven’t been sixteen yet, we can’t wait to be sixteen.” “And …
Jan 10
U.S, Japan, EU discuss trade
The U.S. Trade Ambassador met with two important trade partners Wednesday. EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom, Japanese Economy Minister Hiroshige Seko, and U.S. Ambassador Robert Lighthizer discussed shared objectives, but didn’t reach any new deals in Washington D.C. The three leaders committed to maintain the effectiveness of World Trade Organization disciplines, including through some ongoing …
Jan 10
Government shutdown affects commodity markets
A dairy economist says the government shutdown does affect how the commodity markets function. Mark Stephenson with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the many reports generated by USDA are a big part of trading activities. “When we don’t get reports, for example, from NASS on milk production or cold storage, those are pieces of …
Jan 10
Judge decides next glyphosate trials will have separate damage phase
A California judge says the next court cases alleging human harm caused by glyphosate will be tried differently. Northern District Judge Vince Chhabria has ordered two phases for the trials, one to deal with causation evidence and another to handle liability and damages. The first trial last year was not separated into two phases, and …
Jan 09
Source: Fiat-Chrysler to pay more than $300 million in emissions cheating settlement
wellesenterprises/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Department of Justice is expected to announce a major settlement with Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles on Thursday, resolving allegations that the automaker used illegal software to circumvent laboratory emissions inspections on 100,000 diesel vehicles, according to a source briefed on the matter. The settlement, according to the source, will include an approximately $305 …
Jan 09
Man arrested for allegedly stealing roommate’s $10 million lottery ticket: Police
Vacaville Police Department(VACAVILLE, Calif.) — A California man who tried to scam his way into hitting the jackpot has been arrested instead. Adul Saosongyang, 35, allegedly stole a winning scratch-off ticket for a $10 million prize from his roommate, police said. The unidentified victim bought the $30 Scratchers ticket at a Lucky supermarket in Vacaville, …
Jan 09
SNAP benefits good through February
The Trump Administration is making food stamp benefits good through February. The shutdown resulted in only enough to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits until the end of January, but U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says there’s now an extra month’s worth. Perdue told reporters February benefits will go out early. “States will have until …
Jan 09
Cash prices push hog futures higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures closed weak in limited trade volume ahead of widespread direct cash business. Contracts were pressured by profit-taking and weak to lower wholesale values. Feeder cattle were hit by additional pressure from the day’s slightly higher corn trade. February live cattle closed $.50 lower at $124.80 …