As the average age of farmers continues to rise, it’s becoming increasingly important for farm families to have a strategy in place for the next generation. A CPA who specializes in agriculture says a good succession plan begins with having all important documents in order. Ryan Swalwell, owner of Heartland Financial Resource Group based in …
Jan 02
Air traffic controllers, whose ranks are already at a 30-year low, are feeling the strain of the government shutdown
rypson/iStock(NEW YORK) — A few days ago, several bulbs went out in a lighting system at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina. The lights were part of an instrument landing system for inbound aircraft, some of the criteria pilots use to guide planes onto a runway, especially during bad weather, an airport facility …
Jan 02
Idaho nurse under investigation in case of missing Colorado mother Kelsey Berreth: Sources
Woodland Park Police Department(DENVER) — A woman being investigated for her role in the case of missing Colorado mother Kelsey Berreth has been identified as a 32-year-old nurse from Twin Falls, Idaho, two of the woman’s family members and a law enforcement source told ABC News. ABC News is withholding reporting the woman’s name because …
Jan 02
Man arrested in series of celeb home burglaries including Usher, Jason Derulo
Los Angeles Police Department(LOS ANGELES) — It sounds like something out of a Hollywood movie: A man posing as a high-end real estate buyer or broker tours open houses in posh neighborhoods, then returns later, blacking out surveillance cameras and taking millions of dollars worth of items. But Los Angeles Police detectives say it’s not …
Jan 02
Airline to honor ticket pricing glitch that gave out $16,000 luxury fares for $675
alfexe/iStock(NEW YORK) — Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific confessed on Wednesday to a technical blunder that briefly allowed customers to purchase a round-trip business class ticket from Vietnam to New York for about $675, a more than 95 percent discount. At least two airline blogs, One Mile at a Time and View from the Wing, …
Jan 02
Gay community divided over their future under Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro
Bruna Prado/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — His supporters call him “The Myth.” But on Tuesday, Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency became a reality as he took office in Brazil, Latin America’s largest democracy. Bolsonaro’s supporters see him as the one who’s going to put Brazil on the right track by putting an end to corruption. But others see …
Jan 02
Judge backs USDA in GIPSA rule withdrawal
A federal appeals judge in St. Louis has rejected a lawsuit that challenges the USDA’s withdrawal of GIPSA rules. The court denied the petition filed in late 2017 by OCM, the Organization for Competitive Markets. The GIPSA rule, proposed by the Obama administration, would have allowed producers to claim unfair prices and sue packers, feedlots …
Jan 02
Parson issues proclamation for Marshall FFA
Missouri Governor Mike Parson has recognized the Marshall High School FFA for winning the Model of Excellence award at last fall’s national convention for the second year in a row. Chapter advisor Tyler Burgin, “We are the first chapter to do this twice in a row. We’re the first chapter to be recognized as the …
Jan 02
Soybeans supported by Brazil’s weather concerns
Soybeans closed higher Wednesday resulting partly from Brazil’s hot, dry weather concerns. DTN says it’s causing doubts that Brazil will produce a record crop. There are also domestic demand uncertainties. Cash soybeans have an FOB price of $9.33 in New Orleans indicating some export demand. There’s encouragement from ongoing trade negotiations with China. Corn closed …
Jan 02
Dan + Shay will be “Speechless” as they make their “Tonight Show” debut next week
ABC/Image Group LADan + Shay are set to make their Tonight Show debut next Tuesday, performing their latest #1, “Speechless,” which is currently spending its third week at the top of the chart. You can tune in to see Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney starting at 11:35 p.m. ET January 8 on NBC. This week, the duo closed out 2018 and started …