Many farmers are putting their seed choices under the microscope with margins in a vice grip. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says trait packages should be scrutinized. “I just think it’s good to step back and take a look. It’s like ‘okay, do I need the newest thing here? How do I …
Jan 09
Why Keith and Nicole couldn’t be “Happier”: “There’s a lot of boys in this world, but Keith is a man”
ABC/Image Group LAKeith Urban has recorded an alternate take on his latest hit, “Never Comin’ Down,” for Spotify Singles, but he’s also covered the platinum-selling smash “Happier” by EDM producer/DJ Marshmello and the British band Bastille. “The first time I heard ‘Happier’ it spoke to me lyrically,” Keith explains. “Underneath that bad a** track there’s an incredible story of …
Jan 09
Mother of first dead man found in Democratic donor’s house points to his alleged journal for clues
TheaDesign/iStock(LOS ANGELES) — The death of a second man at the home of a prominent Democratic donor is raising questions about an earlier death at the same home that was initially ruled an accidental overdose. One connection between the two deaths is Ed Buck, whose apartment both men were found in and who police say …
Jan 09
Homeless man at the center of $400K GoFundMe scandal arrested: Report
ABC News(PHILADELPHIA) — The homeless man at the center of a GoFundMe scandal that raised more than $400,000 in his name has been arrested in Philadelphia, according to reports. Johnny Bobbitt, 34, who allegedly conspired with former couple Kate McClure, 28, and Mark D’Amico, 39, to create a heartwarming story that would inspire thousands of …
Jan 09
Citizen motorcycle group patrols London’s streets to stop the theft of scooters and other possessions
Huseyin Bostanci/iStock(LONDON) — A motorcycle group has taken the radical step of patrolling the streets of London to prevent scooter crime — including both crimes committed while on scooters or mopeds and the theft of scooters and other two-wheeled vehicles. Footage obtained by ABC News shows the group, Biker Biker, out on night-time patrols in …
Jan 09
Soybeans, corn up on lower dollar, trade optimism
Soybeans were modestly higher on commercial and technical buying, along with spillover from the outside markets. The trade remains optimistic about recent discussions with China ahead of Cabinet-level talks expected later this month. Beans are also watching development conditions in South America, especially forecasts for dry parts of Brazil. Several private firms have lowered their …
Jan 09
Bayer says ag innovation is critical
Bayer Crop Science President Liam Condon says there has never been a more important time for innovation in the ag industry than there is right now. “There’s an estimate there will be a requirement of an additional 50 percent more food and feed required to meet the demand of this growing population,” he says. “It …
Jan 09
PEDv found in Alberta hog herd
After several years without an outbreak, the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDv) has been found in Alberta, Canada. The virus was found on a 400-head farrow-to-finish operation. Alberta Pork says while both the barn and animals have been contained, pork producers need to heighten their biosecurity practices. PEDv was first found in Ontario, Canada in …
Jan 09
Pop star Charlie Puth loves his first taste of Dan + Shay’s “Tequila,” gets invitation to write with them
ABC/Image Group LA; ABC/Randy HolmesDan + Shay can now count pop star Charlie Puth among their fans. “Wow I hate being late on songs because I just heard tequila by dan & shay for the first time…” Puth tweeted on Wednesday, adding, “this is absolutely incredible.” Dan + Shay responded, writing, “dude, means a lot coming from you! thank you for the …
Jan 09
Pompeo makes surprise visit to Baghdad and Erbil to reassure Iraqi officials on US Syria withdrawal
Jordan Pix/Getty Images(BAGHDAD) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced stop in Iraq on Wednesday as part of a larger tour of the Middle East in which he is reassuring partners of America’s presence in the region following President Donald Trump’s surprise decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria. Pompeo met with top …