Steve Nedved
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Apr 12
Indiana ag leader confirmed as United Nations food and ag ambassador
Indiana farmer Kip Tom has been confirmed as U.S. ambassador to three United Nations agencies based in Rome. Tom, who was nominated in July, will serve as ambassador to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, and the World Food Program. The Leesburg native was confirmed …
Apr 12
Policies, commitment keep soil health a focus
“The biggest asset a grower has is the land that he farms,” says Nathan Fields, vice president of production and sustainability at the National Corn Growers Association. From the Farm Bill Conservation Title to collaborative efforts among diverse groups and individuals, Fields supports anything that results in improved soil health. “Making sure that we’re taking …
Apr 12
“Dirty Dozen” debunked again
Are the fruits and vegetables on the so-called “dirty dozen” list released each year really dirty? And should you stay away from them and not eat them? Science says the answer is NO. Continue reading “Dirty Dozen” debunked again at Brownfield Ag News.
Apr 12
Outlook for soybean exports muddied by African swine fever
The USDA released its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand estimates Tuesday. University of Illinois ag economist Todd Hubbs viewed the numbers as negative for corn and wheat, and mostly neutral for soybeans because stocks were tightened slightly. He says a possible demand factor for soy that hasn’t been talked about much is the African …
Apr 12
Blizzard Warning issued April 12 at 5:47AM MDT until April 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS
…HISTORIC APRIL WINTER STORM WINDING DOWN… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON… …BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Snow diminishing. Additional snow accumulations of less than one inch expected, with highest amounts toward Highway 14.
Apr 12
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 5:47AM MDT until April 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS
…HISTORIC APRIL WINTER STORM WINDING DOWN… …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON… …BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING… * WHAT…Snow diminishing. Additional snow accumulations of less than one inch expected, with highest amounts toward Highway 14.
Apr 12
Assange fears being beaten up in US prison, called Trump crowd ‘clowns’: Visitor
Jack Taylor/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — After nearly seven years holed up inside the cramped Ecuadorian Embassy in London, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is dreading the prospect of violent attacks on him in an American prison, one of his regular visitors told ABC News’ “The Investigation” podcast on Thursday. The interview was conducted one day after Assange’s …
Apr 12
Alexa is always listening — and so are Amazon workers
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — It’s not just Alexa listening when you talk to her. Sometimes there’s Amazon workers tuning in as well, the company confirmed on Thursday. Amazon workers around the world listen in to help make its artificial intelligence, aka Alexa, smarter, the company said. “This information helps us train our speech recognition …
Apr 12
Disney unveils Disney Plus streaming service
Disney(BURBANK, Calif.) — During a presentation for investors Thursday, the Walt Disney Company’s top leaders, including CEO Bob Iger, gave the world a first look at their new streaming service: Disney Plus. One thing that immediately sets this service apart is that users will be able to download all of their TV shows and movies, …
Apr 12
Thousands of Amazon employees call on CEO to tackle climate change
Amazon(SEATTLE) — More than 5,000 Amazon workers called on founder and CEO Jeff Bezos to tackle climate change in the latest example of tech workers rallying to change company policies from within. Within a day of posting an open letter to Bezos and the company’s board of directors to implement a company-wide plan to combat …