Steve Nedved
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Mar 25
FEMA official has flood disaster advice, observations
A Federal Emergency Management Agency official says disaster relief efforts are underway in Nebraska and Iowa. Mike Cappannari tells Brownfield FEMA helps coordinate the many resources and agencies that actually provide the aid, and for farmers and agribusinesses, much of that help will come through two agencies. “The USDA is really the subject matter expert …
Mar 25
Most U.S. corn and soybean acreage at risk for flood damage
A University of Kansas analyst says more than half of the corn and soybean acreage in the U.S. remains at risk for flooding this spring. Dr. Jude Kastens says, “Given how wet things are already, and with planting slated to begin in the coming weeks, we could see some serious delays.” Kastens compared USDA crop …
Mar 25
Morgan Evans maps out European tour in September
ABC/Image Group LAMorgan Evans will take his World Tour to Europe in September, headlining five shows and appearing at The Long Road Festival in the United Kingdom. It’s a return trip for the international star, who previously played the Country to Country festival in 2018. In the States, “Day Drunk,” continues to make its way up …
Mar 25
Costco chicken barn open house
On March 27, Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Ken Anderson will be on the ground at a Costco chicken barn open house in Allen, Nebraska. Continue reading Costco chicken barn open house at Brownfield Ag News.
Mar 25
Hog futures drop on profit-taking
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, cattle futures closed lower, pressured by supply concerns following Friday’s Cattle on Feed report. The lackluster wholesale trade didn’t provide any support to prices. April live cattle closed $2.15 lower at $127.57 and June contracts closed $2.37 lower at $121.12. April feeder cattle closed $2.60 lower at $146.20 and May …
Mar 25
More placements now will be helpful to producers later
According to the latest USDA report, cattle placements during February were up 2 percent on the year. Livestock economist David Anderson says those numbers were well outside of pre-report estimates. But, he says placing cattle now can provide some benefit to producers – both now and later in the year. “Sooner or later when they …
Mar 25
Tyler Farr boards the Night Train, signing with Jason Aldean’s new label
ABC/Image Group LATyler Farr is the first artist signed to Jason Aldean’s new label, Night Train Records. The new endeavor is a partnership between the three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year and his longtime label, Broken Bow. It takes its name from Jason’s chart-topping hit from 2013. “It’s cool to pursue this new endeavor in my career,” …
Mar 25
Brooks & Dunn and Blake Shelton ready to go to battle on “The Voice”
Trae Patton/NBCTonight, Brooks & Dunn make their first appearance on season 16 of The Voice, as they serve as Blake Shelton’s advisors during the Battle Rounds. All totaled, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn will appear on the next four episodes of the hit singing competition. You can tune in to watch starting at 8 p.m. ET tonight on NBC. Meanwhile, B&D is getting …
Mar 25
Attorney Michael Avenatti arrested in alleged Nike extortion scheme: Prosecutors
Scott Olson/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Federal prosecutors in New York and California announced charges against Michael Avenatti on Monday in separate cases targeting the former personal attorney for adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Avenatti, who was arrested in New York City on Monday morning, stands accused of attempting to extort Nike for $20 million in …
Mar 25
Maddie & Tae offer songs from “One Heart to Another” on new EP
Mercury NashvilleMaddie & Tae‘s long-awaited follow-up to their debut, 2015’s Start Here, will arrive April 26. The five-song One Heart to Another EP is just a preview of more music to come. “This is much more than just a new project for us,” Maddie Marlow explains. “It has been our light at the end of tunnel for the past two years. It is …