Steve Nedved
Author's posts
Mar 14
Iowa has a new ag trespass law
Photo courtesy Radio Iowa Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has signed into law the ag trespass bill passed by the legislature earlier this week. The bill creates a trespass charge for anyone using deception to gain access to a farm with intent to cause physical or economic harm. “Untrained, unapproved and unwanted items or people entering …
Mar 14
Flood Warning issued March 14 at 7:54PM MDT until March 22 at 4:00AM MDT by NWS
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Flood Warning for… Rain and Snowmelt in… Lyon County in northwestern Iowa… Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa… Sioux County in northwestern Iowa…
Mar 14
Flood Warning issued March 14 at 7:54PM MDT until March 18 at 7:42AM MDT by NWS
The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a * Flood Warning for… Rain and Snowmelt in… Lyon County in northwestern Iowa… Dickinson County in northwestern Iowa… Sioux County in northwestern Iowa…
Mar 14
Jury evaluating charges an ex-NYPD officer allegedly shot unarmed man in face, tried to cover it up: Sources
Spencer Platt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A New York City man — whose jaw has been wired shut since an off-duty officer allegedly shot him in the face during an argument over a phone charger seven months ago -— testified on Thursday to a grand jury which is evaluating possible charges, sources confirmed to ABC News. …
Mar 14
US, Afghan government tensions burst into public over Taliban talks
Sean Gallup/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The State Department summoned Afghanistan’s national security adviser Thursday after he blasted the U.S. for its direct talks with the Taliban and accused the U.S. negotiator of undermining the Afghan government and seeking power in Kabul. Tensions have been brewing for months as the Afghan government has been excluded from U.S. …
Mar 14
GAO says USDA must prioritize FMD prevention
The Government Accountability Office says the USDA has not made procedures to prevent Foot and Mouth Disease in U.S. livestock a priority. The GAO recommends the administrator of APHIS should follow the agency’s standard operating procedures to prioritize corrective actions for FMD preparedness, monitor progress and track completion of those actions. The GAO says a …
Mar 14
Varying levels of optimism for an early spring
Farmers in southeastern Minnesota, like many in other parts of the Corn Belt, have varying degrees of optimism about an early spring. Brennen Toquam of Blooming Prairie says despite record snowfall over the winter and frequent rains this week, conditions can change quickly. “We’ve lost a ton of snow the last couple days. Now, talk …
Mar 14
EPA urges comment on new clean water rule
The EPA urges agriculture to comment on its new Clean Water rule proposal, “We really encourage the stakeholders, particularly agriculture, to comment. Read the proposal, comment. Let us know what we got right. Let us know what we got wrong.” Dave Ross, EPA’s Assistant Administrator for Water, tells Brownfield the goal with the new rule …
Mar 14
Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 3:56PM MDT until March 14 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING… The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 10 PM CDT this evening. * WINDS…Northwest 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * TIMING…Strong winds through this evening. * IMPACTS…Damaging winds will blow …
Mar 14
Summer Zervos’ lawsuit against President Donald Trump can proceed, court rules
David McNew/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Summer Zervos, a former contestant on The Apprentice, can proceed with her defamation lawsuit against President Trump, a New York appellate court ruled Thursday, rejecting the president’s assertion he cannot be sued in state court. The decision means the president may have to sit for a sworn deposition, which is …