Steve Nedved
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Mar 19
Another jury rules glyphosate caused cancer
For the second time, a California jury has decided a man’s cancer was caused by a glyphosate-based weed killer. The six-person jury deliberated a full week, ruling Round Up was a significant factor in plaintiff Edwin Hardeman developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Hardeman used the product for 26 years to control weeds and poison oak on his …
Mar 19
Flooding, blizzard impact on Nebraska ag could approach one billion dollars
Nebraska ag director Steve Wellman is estimating the economic impact of last week’s flooding and blizzard events—to agriculture alone—will approach one billion dollars. “It’s hundreds of millions of dollars, approaching a billion dollars of impact straight to agriculture,” Wellman says, “and we did not even try to include damage to structures or the infrastructure.” Wellman …
Mar 19
Minnesota farmer looking for corn to bounce back
A southeast Minnesota farmer is hoping his corn crop bounces back this year. Brennen Toquam of Blooming Prairie says corn yields were down about 10 percent in 2018. “Mostly (because of) too much rain, (which) didn’t allow that corn plant to use nitrogen. And it’s never good when you’re planting in June, so that was …
Mar 19
Farmers scaling back on inputs
An independent agronomist anticipates another year of crop farmers pinching inputs. Nate Firle, owner and chief agronomist for southern Minnesota-based Ag Revival, says most of the growers he works with are making cost savings a bigger priority. “There’s a big percentage swing going to non-GMO or single-trait corn, and it (leads) to a big decision …
Mar 19
Toes in the water: Zac Brown Band plans a Vegas pool party the night of the ACMs
ABC/Eric McCandlessZac Brown Band will be playing a party at the pool the night of the ACMs in Las Vegas. After the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Arena on Sunday, April 7, ZBB will kick off the KAOS Pool Concert Series at the Palms. The music gets underway at 10:30 p.m. Tickets …
Mar 19
Dustin Lynch dominates with his new track, “Ridin’ Roads”
BBRLots of people are downloading Dustin Lynch’s new song, “Ridin’ Roads.” This week, the title track of his new three-song EP debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales chart, having sold 16,000 downloads. Though it’s Dustin’s sixth top ten on this particular chart, it’s his first #1. Last week’s chart-topper, Thomas Rhett’s new “Look What God …
Mar 19
Davison County sets seasonal load limits
Davison County Commissioners have placed load restrictions on County roads due to deteriorating conditions caused by spring thaw, recent rains and melting snow. The limits take effect at noon, Wednesday, March 20th. A six ton per axle weight limit is placed on all Davison County oil roads effective immediately. All roads posted 80,000 pound gross …
Mar 19
Backstreet Boy AJ McLean shows love through the years in video for his country single, “Boy and a Man”
Tyler ShieldsBackstreet Boy AJ McLean already has a number one country single thanks to “God, Your Mama, and Me,” his group’s collaboration with Florida Georgia Line. Now, he’s hoping to repeat his success with his first official solo country single, “Boy and a Man.” The video for the song tells the story of a lifelong love, inspired by …
Mar 19
Thousands of customers sign petition complaining about Instagram fitness influencer
oatawa/iStock(NEW YORK) — An Instagram fitness influencer with more than 500,000 followers is facing complaints from thousands of dissatisfied customers. New complaints are being filed with the Texas Attorney General’s Office alleging that Brittany Davis, the face of Brittany Dawn Fitness, never delivered on personalized diet and fitness plans that in some cases cost close …
Mar 19
West Virginia’s attorney general alleges Catholic Church allowed abusive priests to teach in schools
diego_cervo/iStock(NEW YORK) — The Catholic diocese allowed priests to serve in the West Virginia community and work in their schools in spite of known histories of sexual abuse, according to newly filed court documents. The Attorney General of West Virginia announced on Tuesday that his office filed a civil complaint against the diocese and the …