Steve Nedved
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Apr 02
Perdue says progress is being made in U.S.-China trade talks
U.S. and China trade talks resume in Washington tomorrow and Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says progress is being made. Perdue says farmers are understandably anxious as the trade war with China continues. But he says continued trade talks are a good sign. “The good news is I’m optimistic that we’re still talking,” he says. “Chinese …
Apr 02
Place value in fuel and lubricants this spring
Farmers prepping equipment for spring fieldwork are being reminded to place value in fuel and lubricants. Mimi Falkman with CHS says the life-cycle of many implements has been extended because of the down farm economy. “If a piece of equipment goes down, it’s a lot more expensive than the money that you’re putting into purchase …
Apr 02
Attorney responds to latest lawsuit against Sackler family
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The lawyer representing the family that owns the manufacturer of OxyContin defended his clients in an interview Tuesday. “I think the first thing that’s very, very important is that the Sackler family deeply feels the sorrow and the pain that this opioid epidemic has inflicted on people and their loved ones …
Apr 02
Huge explosion and fire rocks Texas chemical plant; one person missing
(KTRK) A chemical plant explosion in Crosby, Texas on April 2, 2019.(CROSBY, Texas) — A massive explosion tore through a chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, Tuesday, injuring at least two people and prompting a shelter-in-place order for the surrounding community as firefighters worked to extinguish an apparently out-of-control fire there, officials said. The explosion occurred …
Apr 02
Virginia governor signs ‘Tommie’s Law,’ making animal cruelty a felony offense
(Richmond Animal Care and Control) A pit bull named Tommie was tied to a pole and set on fire in Richmond, Virginia, on February 10, 2019. The dog was rescued by Richmond Animal Care and Control but died five days later.(RICHMOND, Va.) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday signed a bill into law that …
Apr 02
Aspen Institute recognizes Mitchell Technical Institute as one of the top ten finalists in national prize competition
Today, Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, South Dakota, was recognized in an award ceremony in Washington, DC, as one of the top community colleges nationally in the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. During the ceremony at the Newseum, Mitchell was honored for success in workforce preparation, a strong culture of caring for students, …
Apr 02
15-year-old Louisiana girl who vanished after getting off school bus may have run away with older man: Police
(FBI) Domeanna Spell is pictured in this undated photo released by the FBI. (PORT BARRE, La.) — Federal and local authorities are searching for a missing 15-year-old Louisiana girl who may be on the run with an older man, according to her family and police. Domeanna Spell — who is from Port Barre, about 50 …
Apr 02
Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, OD, and Keith Urban join the star-studded ACM lineup
Academy of Country Music Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton both released brand-new singles from brand-new albums last Friday, and they’ll both perform them on Sunday’s Academy of Country Music Awards. In addition to Luke doing “Knockin’ Boots” and Blake delivering “God’s Country,” the reigning ACM Group of the Year, Old Dominion, has joined the lineup, along with CMA Entertainer …
Apr 02
Dan + Shay and Kelly Clarkson will be “Keeping Score” as they announce the BBMA noms on Thursday
NBC/dick clark productionsDan + Shay will announce the first nominees for this year’s Billboard Music Awards Thursday on the Today show, along with their recent duet partner, Kelly Clarkson. You can watch for Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, and the original American Idol in the 8 a.m. hour of the NBC show. They’ll reveal the contenders in five categories, while the rest will follow on Billboard’s socials. …
Apr 02
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle launch their own Instagram account
Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImage(LONDON) — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, have officially joined Instagram. The royal couple, who will celebrate their first wedding anniversary in May, launched their own account Tuesday. “Welcome to our official Instagram; we look forward to sharing the work that drives us, the causes we support, important …
