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Thrill ride OK’d hours before deadly state fair accident
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Inspectors repeatedly looked over a thrill ride while it was assembled at the Ohio State Fair and signed off on it hours before it flew apart in a deadly accident that flung...
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In cold blow to US, Japan ups tariffs on frozen beef imports
TOKYO (AP) — In unwelcome news for American farmers, Japan said Friday that it was imposing emergency tariffs of 50 percent on imports of frozen beef, mainly from the U.S. Finance Minister Taro Aso...
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Ohio Star Fair reopening kiddie, other “low-impact” rides
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rides at the Ohio State Fair‘s Kiddieland and some elsewhere in the amusement park reopened Friday with the OK of inspectors two days after the governor shut them all down...
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Which loan is right for your home?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – As the summer real estate season continues to heat up and interest rates are still at lower levels, more home buyers are on the hunt for a mortgage. But which loan is right...
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Cumberland Farms Recalls Chicken Caesar Salad
(WTNH) — The United States Department of Agriculture is recalling 1,719 pounds of chicken Caesar salad products due to mis-branding. The 9.95 oz plastic salad bowls containing, “Cumberland Farms...
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9 cases of Salmonella reported in Connecticut
WASHINGTON (WTNH) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state outbreak of salmonella connected to backyard poultry. The outbreak is linked to nine cases of...
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Harvey death toll rises to 25
HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on Tropical Depression Harvey (all times local): 7:25 p.m. A top county official says Tropical Depression Harvey has taken two lives in Orange, Texas. Orange County Judge...
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UN to vote on watered-down new sanctions against North Korea
(AP) — The U.N. Security Council was scheduled to vote late Monday on a new, watered-down sanctions resolution against North Korea that eliminates initial U.S. demands to ban all oil imports to the...
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Irma devastates Florida orange crop, harms other produce
(AP) — Hurricane Irma dealt Florida’s iconic orange crop a devastating blow, destroying nearly all the fruit in some Southwest Florida groves and seriously damaging groves in Central Florida. U.S....
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Farm-to-Chef Week with B Restaurants
(WTNH)- The Connecticut Farm-to-Chef Week is an annual event sponsored by the CT Department of Agriculture that’s designed to showcase Connecticut Grown ingredients at local restaurants, farm dinners,...
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George Papadopoulos emailed powerful Trump campaign figures about Russian...
(ABC News) — Paul Manafort, Corey Lewandowski and Sam Clovis are among the Trump campaign officials who were contacted by George Papadopoulos, the low-level campaign adviser who lied to the FBI about...
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Ex-Trump campaign official withdraws nomination for ag post
WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Trump campaign official linked to the Russia investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller has withdrawn his nomination as the Agriculture Department’s chief scientist....
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Toxic algae flourishes despite vast sums spent to prevent it
MONROE, Mich. (AP) — Competing in a bass fishing tournament two years ago, Todd Steele cast his rod from his 21-foot motorboat — unaware that he was being poisoned. A thick, green scum coated western...
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Connecticut Christmas tree farms open for business
(WTNH) — As the holidays quickly approach, a number of Connecticut-grown Christmas tree farms will be opening for business this week. According to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, many of the...
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State may toughen stance on Connecticut Grown rules
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — State agricultural officials are considering whether to begin fining farmers and growers that repeatedly fail to comply with state regulations meant to ensure fruits and...
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Connecticut Christmas tree growers opening for season
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Many of Connecticut’s 500 Christmas tree growers are opening for the holiday season. The state Department of Agriculture says the Christmas tree industry has grown significantly...
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Recall issued for Rafedain chicken patty shish kabobs
(WTNH)–More than 800 pounds of a chicken-based product has been recalled on Monday. The Department of Agriculture announced that Rafedain chicken patty shish kabobs are being taken off the shelves...
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Lanes reopen after tractor trailer carrying more than 5,000 live chickens...
NEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — A tractor trailer overturned on the eastbound side of Interstate 84 near exit 11 early Saturday morning. Connecticut State Police say the right lane has reopened after being...
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What’s Right With School’s: John Winthrop Middle School Farm
DEEP RIVER, Conn (WTNH)–What started as a small garden has grown into a vibrant curriculum at John Winthrop Middle School in Deep River. Vegetables and fruits of all kinds are grown by students, led...
View ArticleTrump administration to bar Haitians from seasonal work visas
(ABC News) — The Trump administration is moving to ban Haitian immigrants from applying for seasonal and farm work visas in the U.S., the Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday night, just...
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