Steve Nedved
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Apr 11
Nebraska ‘ag nuisance’ bill advances
The Nebraska legislature has given first-round approval to LB 227, a bill that would expand legal protections offered under the state’s existing “Right to Farm” law. Laura Field, vice president of legislature affairs with Nebraska Cattlemen, says current law does not offer enough protection to farmers who want to expand their operations. “If you wanted …
Apr 11
Carrie, on! “Love Wins” hitmaker to continue Opry tradition during CMA Fest this year
ABC/Mark LevineIt’s become a Grand Ole Opry tradition for Carrie Underwood to headline a couple of big shows on the Tuesday before CMA Fest, and it’s one she’ll continue in 2019. Carrie will play the Opry at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. CT on June 4, with Chris Janson and Travis Tritt on the bill as well. Look for more big …
Apr 11
Get excited! Mary-Kate and Ashley’s clothing line is partnering with Kohl’s
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic(NEW YORK) — Elizabeth and James, a fashion-forward line founded by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, will now be available at omnichannel retailer Kohl’s. On Wednesday, the new partnership was announced and will officially roll out during the holiday season. “Our vision for Elizabeth and James is to deliver a lifestyle brand that offers women …
Apr 11
Louisiana church fires suspect Holden Matthews liked ‘black metal’ music: Officials
Louisiana State Fire Marshal(ST. LANDRY PARRISH, La.) — The suspect who was arrested in connection to three fires at black churches in Louisiana had ties to “black metal” music, investigators said Thursday. Authorities apprehended Holden Matthews, 21, in St. Landry Parrish after they identified him as the suspect in allegedly setting the fires over a …
Apr 11
Blizzard Warning issued April 11 at 11:01AM MDT until April 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS
…HISTORIC APRIL WINTER STORM CONTINUES… …BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY… * WHAT…Blizzard conditions. Additional snow and sleet accumulations of 3 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and
Apr 11
CMT Music Awards to get the party started for CMA Fest on June 5
CMTMark your calendars and set your DVRs: this year’s CMT Music Awards will take place Wednesday, June 5, live from Nashville. The fan-voted awards show serves as the unofficial kickoff of CMA Fest, which follows June 6 – 9. It’s typically held downtown at Music City’s Bridgestone Arena, and beamed to the world live via CMT, of …
Apr 11
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:41AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota… West Fork Vermillion River Near Parker …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska…Minnesota… Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon
Apr 11
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:41AM MDT until further notice by NWS
…The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in South Dakota… West Fork Vermillion River Near Parker …The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in South Dakota…Nebraska…Minnesota… Firesteel Creek Near Mount Vernon
Apr 11
Ag groups commit to reaching 10 million youth through 4-H by 2025
The USDA, National 4-H Council and Cooperative Extension have committed to reaching 10 million youth through the 4-H program by 2025. “It’s a big, audacious goal.” Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Stephen Censky was one of the signers of a memorandum of understanding completed during National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. this week. “It really recommitted …
Apr 11
U.S., China have agreed on enforcement mechanism for any trade deal
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the U.S. and China have found a way to enforce agreements made in a trade deal. In an interview with CNBC Wednesday, Mnuchin said officials have agreed on an enforcement mechanism and both countries will establish enforcement offices. Enforceability over intellectual property and other non-tariff barriers has remained a sticking …