Steve Nedved
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Mar 26
Minnesota farmer says trade deals need to be done “yesterday”
A west-central Minnesota farmer says progress on the trade front can’t come fast enough. Noah Hultgren grows corn, soybeans, sugar beets, alfalfa, and kidney beans near Raymond. “We need trade deals, and we don’t need them in a few months or six months, we need them yesterday.” He tells Brownfield trade disruptions are hurting U.S. …
Mar 26
Missouri farmer watches for water from the north
A farmer in the path of high water says he lives with the possibility of his place being under water. “We realize there’s a lot of water that has to come our way,” said Todd Gibson, whose farm in western Missouri hugs the Missouri River. “We monitor daily now and they upgrade the forecast,” Gibson …
Mar 26
Minnesota Soybean knocking on Japan trade barriers
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is lobbying for greater access to the Japanese market. MSGA executive director Joe Smentek says a group from Minnesota discussed trade issues with members of the Japanese embassy in Washington, D.C. last week. “Two primary concerns that we have, number one is their valuation of crude protein as the only …
Mar 26
This record’s for you: Luke Combs makes history with “Beautiful Crazy”
ABC/Randy HolmesLuke Combs has set another “Crazy” record: He’s now the the first artist to top five Billboard country charts simultaneously for multiple weeks. His latest single “Beautiful Crazy” lands him in the top slot on the Country Airplay, Hot Country Songs, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales charts, while his smash debut album This One’s For You sits …
Mar 26
Brad Paisley to headline Key West Songwriters Festival
ABC/Image Group LAThe lineup has been revealed for the 2019 Key West Songwriters Festival, and it features one of the biggest names in country music: Brad Paisley is set to perform on Saturday, May 11 on Key West’s famed Duval Street, in a free block-party-style show. The festival also features performances by both up-and-coming and veteran songwriters. …
Mar 26
Trump administration expands limits on global health funds tied to abortion
Laszlo Balogh/Getty images(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is expanding its restrictions on U.S. funding for international health care providers and non-profits that perform or promote abortion, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Tuesday. It’s an expansion on what is already the widest implementation yet of the so-called “Mexico City policy” — one that has won …
Mar 26
Agronomist gives tips on spring anhydrous application
An Illinois agronomist warns farmers not to apply anhydrous too close to planting this spring. Brent Tharp with Wyffels Hybrids based in Northwest Illinois tells Brownfield, “The amount of time between a spring anhydrous application and planting, the longer that window is, the safer it is. Soil moisture is a factor as well as the …
Mar 26
Keynote address by Gov. Mike Parson at MU for You: County Extension Council Workshop
Brownfield’s Julie Harker will be on the ground in Columbia, Missouri for the Keynote address by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson at MU for You: County Extension Council Workshop on Thursday, March 28, 2019. Continue reading Keynote address by Gov. Mike Parson at MU for You: County Extension Council Workshop at Brownfield Ag News.
Mar 26
Attention Reese’s lovers: The classic chocolate peanut butter candy has 2 new varieties
Diliberti13/iStock(NEW YORK) — Chocolate or peanut butter? Reese’s came up with a brand new treat so now whether your favorite part of the classic candy is sweet or salty, there’s more for everyone to love! Reese’s launched the brand new “Reese’s Lovers Cups” on Monday that features a classic chocolate peanut butter cup with even …
Mar 26
‘This is not my son’: Mother of man accused of killing Wisconsin prosecutor tells police, document says
Courtesy DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office(BEAVER DAMN, Wisc.) — A Wisconsin man, who allegedly shot his ex-wife multiple times just feet from their young daughter, had no history of violence, his mother told police. Ulisses W. Medina Espinosa was charged on Tuesday with one count of first-degree intentional homicide, under the elements of domestic abuse, …