This hearing of the Senate Agriculture committee. Its about an hour and 45 minutes. Morning. I call this meeting of the Senate Committee on agriculture under order. We are happy to have you back here again before the committee to discuss the need for certainty in our Global Agriculture markets. International trade policies and their impacts on the United States agriculture economy has been a topic of great interest over the last few years and more particularly the last few months. In fact, this is the second time in the last year that we are hearing about the efforts being made at the office of the United States trade representative and the department of agriculture, efforts that i hope will eventually result in longterm reliable markets for the United States agriculture. A great deal has happened in the nine months since you all appeared before this committee. Perhaps the most significant to our members was the successful package and enactment of the 2018 farm bill with the help of ev
dave a polk county man is behind bars. Accused of killing a Sumter County firefighter. Detectives say Caleb Mckinney was distraught over breaking up with his girlfriend, kayla strayner. They say when she showed up at his house with her new boyfriend wednesday night mckinney darted out of the house with a loaded gun. Investigators say he shot lieutenant Clifford Cofer in the chest 5 times. The bullets just missed staryners 5yearold detectives say mc kinney tried to committ suicide after he broke up with strayner a few months ago. He had no ciminal record. Until now. jen to miami. And some good news in the fight against zika. Insecticide spraying is killing many mosquitoes believed to be carrying and spreading the virus in our state. Aerial spraying began yesterday in the miami neighborhood where more than a dozen people have gotten sick. There was concern that normal pesticides sprayed on the grou mosquitoes. But the cdc says the aerial Assault Using insecticide appears to be working. j
Central time. Wind chills will be dangerously cold to start your morning, down to 20 below at times. They will progressively get better into the late Morning Hours and into the afternoon, as winds begin to lighten up and temperatures warm into the teens. It will look beautiful outside this morning and afternoon, but you may want to reconsider stepping outdoors. Winds will be blowing out of the northwest at about 5 to 15 mph and gusts will be stronger at times. Temperatures will be climbing out of the Single Digits and only into the teens by the afternoon hours. Remember, when going outdoors in dangerously cold conditions, dress in layers refrain from going outdoors for extended periods of time, it only takes about 30 minutes for frostbite to occur, and bring those pets indoors. Thanks britley. One person is dead after a fatal fire in waterloo. Waterloo fire rescue confirmed that on their twitter account, earlier this morning. Emergency crews told us person to the hospital after they we
Wind chill advisory continues until 9 am central time. Wind chills will be dangerously cold to start your morning, down to 20 below at times. They will progressively get better into the late Morning Hours and into the afternoon, as winds begin to lighten up and temperatures warm into the teens. It will look beautiful outside this morning and afternoon, but you may want to reconsider stepping outdoors. Winds will be blowing out of the northwest at about 5 to 15 mph and gusts will be stronger at times. Temperatures will be climbing out of the Single Digits and only into the teens by the afternoon hours. Remember, when going outdoors in dangerously cold conditions, dress in layers refrain from going outdoors for extended periods of time, it only takes about 30 minutes for frostbite to occur, and bring new this morning. One person is dead after a fire in waterloo. Waterloo fire rescue confirmed that on its twitter account, earlier this morning. Emergency crews told us originally they took
Complaint filed on september 2, 2015. The University Saysyshe ocr decided to investigate whether the University Provides equal athletic opportunities to men and women when it comes to several things, among them financial assistance, equipment and supplies, and travel and per diem expenses. The University Says it is cooperating with the investigation, and say it does not imply that the ocr has made a decision on whether the complaint is valid. In a written statement, athletics director gary barta said the Ui Athletics Department is committed to providing student athletes in all 24 sports a firstccss experience. In addition to the extensive written response, we look forward to sharing information about our programs and values. This is not the first time the Ui Athletics Department has come under fire for alleged gender discrimination. The university fired former field hockey coach Tracey Griesbaum in 2014, citing abuse and pressure to play while injured. In turn, griesbaum filed a civil