Steve Nedved
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Mar 06
American journalist arrested in Venezuela: Union
ABC News(NEW YORK) — American journalist Cody Weddle was arrested in Venezuela’s capital Wednesday morning along with a Venezuelan colleague, according to a Venezuelan press union. Military counterintelligence officials raided Weddle’s apartment in Caracas this morning, taking him into custody along with his assistant, Carlos Camacho, officials with Venezuela’s National Union of Press Workers said …
Mar 06
CHS talks about lubricants at Commodity Classic
Erin Wroge of CHS/Cenex tells Brownfield that company’s lubricants have an edge when it comes to farm equipment and diesel engines. “Cenex is constantly striving to provide our producers with the products of the future,” says Wroge. In fact, the company recently upgraded its heavy-duty diesel engine oils, both the Maxtron and DEO, a synthetic …
Mar 06
Missouri producer feels ‘blessed’ to raise pigs
A pork producer says he feels blessed to be pig farmer. Missouri producer Scott Phillips says he feels entrusted to raise pigs and to take good care of them. “And with that there’s a stewardship responsibility that comes along with it,” said Phillips, who raises hogs at Drexel, Missouri. “That’s what’s exciting, that’s what’s fun; …
Mar 06
McKinney says Mexico eager for USMCA
The USDA Under Secretary for Trade is in Mexico and tells reporters there is a LOT of interest in getting the USMCA ratified, “We heard a lot of people, not just our U.S. friends but their customers, being very upbeat about USMCA both the likelihood of its passage down here and how the agreement came …
Mar 06
R. Kelly taken into custody after court appearance and following interview outburst
Scott Olson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Embattled singer R. Kelly was taken into custody following a court appearance this afternoon for unpaid child support. Kelly, who was spotted in cuffs after the hearing in Chicago, will be processed and taken to jail later today. If he makes the payment — around $161,000 — he will be …
Mar 06
Tim McGraw reveals the secrets to his fitness regimen are “Grit & Grace”
ABC/Image Group LAWe’ll find out more about Tim McGraw’s legendary fitness routine in November, when he releases his new book, Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life. “I’ve gone through a physical transformation in the last 10 years, but it’s not just my appearance that has changed,” the 51-year-old tells People. “My mind …
Mar 06
‘Jeopardy’ host Alex Trebek has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, but vows, ‘I’m going to fight this’
Ethan Miller/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Legendary “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek announced Wednesday that he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Trebek shared the news on YouTube, telling his fans, “I have some news to share with all of you and it’s in keeping with my longtime policy of being open and transparent with our ‘Jeopardy!’ fan …
Mar 06
How’s your broadband? There’s an app for that
The National Association of Counties has launched a tool designed to more accurately identify broadband levels nationwide. Association president Greg Cox says current maps that describe high-speed internet coverage are inaccurate, which is why they partnered with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation and Rural Community Assistance Partnership to develop a mobile app called TestIT. “With …
Mar 06
Iowa Soybean leader hopes for China resolution–soon
Lindsay Greiner of Keota, Iowa is the president of the Iowa Soybean Association. At the recent Commodity Classic in Orlando, we discussed a wide array of topics with Greiner, including the trade dispute with China, issues that ISA is working on at the state level, his planting plans for 2019, and what impact a possible …
Mar 06
2018 ethanol exports notch new record high
U.S. ethanol exports hit an all-time high in 2018. According to data from the USDA, Census Bureau, and Commerce Department, ethanol exports were 1.705 billion gallons, up about 25% from the previous record set in 2017. The Renewable Fuels Association says that 1.7 billion gallons represents almost 11% of total domestic production. The value of …
