Steve Nedved

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Cover crops tied to climate stability

A soil ecologist says cover crops could be key to stabilizing climate variability.  Dr. Christine Jones tells Brownfield a heat dome effect has started taking place in regions with more bare ground like her homeland in Australia where it was 127 degrees over the weekend. “We certainly see that in Australia in this last summer.  …

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Dean and Motter named Ohio Master Farmers

Two Northwest Ohio farmers are being honored as 2019 Master Farmers for their commitment to stewardship and the ag community.  First generation farmer Allen Dean extensively uses cover crops in Bryan to grow soybeans and wheat.  He tells in the mid ’80 he started using no-till but didn’t want the neighbors to know. “Our first …

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“Miss Me More” on vinyl: Kelsea Ballerini gets ready for Record Store Day

ABC/Image Group LAKelsea Ballerini’s latest hit, “Miss Me More,” is getting the vinyl treatment in honor of Record Store Day. Both the Spotify Singles version of her top fifteen hit, as well as her cover of Shawn Mendes’ “Lost in Japan,” will be available on seven-inch vinyl on April 13. Limited-edition albums from Kip Moore and Emmylou Harris will also …

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US B-52 flies over disputed islands in the South China Sea

drial7m1/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. has flown a B-52 bomber mission near disputed islands in the South China Sea, according to U.S. Pacific Air Forces. The last reported B-52 mission in the vicinity of the South China Sea was in November. “Two B-52H Stratofortress bombers took off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and participated in …

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“Late Nights and Longnecks” fuel Justin Moore’s forthcoming fifth record

The Valory Music Co.Justin Moore co-wrote every song on his upcoming fifth studio album, Late Nights and Longnecks. The Arkansas resident traveled to Music City to record the album, and worked with award-winning musicians Brent Mason, who plays guitar, and Paul Franklin, who plays steel. “I’ve never worked with those guys before, but they’ve played on some of my …

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Democrats brace for Trump tax return legal fight that could reach Supreme Court

NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — House Democrats are girding for a fight over President Donald Trump’s tax returns, one that will likely lead all the way to the Supreme Court. A team of four attorneys has been guiding the House Ways and Means Committee, which has the authority to request the IRS documents from the Treasury …

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Mystery grips South Carolina town over anonymous $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot winner

(ABC News) A signs stands outside a KC Mart in Simpsonville, S.C. (SIMPSONVILLE, S.C.) — The sole winner of the $1.5 billion Mega Millions jackpot from October 2018 has come forward and submitted a claim for the prize, officials announced. The winner, from South Carolina, has elected to remain anonymous and chose the cash option …

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Names of Alabama tornado victims released: Ages range from 6 to 89

TAMI CHAPPELL/AFP/Getty Images(BEAUREGARD, Ala.) — Authorities have released the names of the 23 people, including four young children, who were killed when powerful tornadoes ripped through Lee County, Ala., on Sunday, leaving the close-knit community of Beauregard in mourning. This storm brought the highest tornado death toll in the United States since 2013, according to …

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Watch the Saturday start of Maren Morris’ Girl: The World Tour from the comfort of home

Jamie NelsonMaren Morris kicks off Girl: The World Tour this Saturday at Chicago’s Riviera Theatre. But even if you can’t make it to the Windy City, you can still check out Maren’s concert. “Everyone’s invited to the first #GirlTheWorldTour show this weekend,” Maren tweeted on Tuesday, along with the details of how you can stream her set. You’ll …

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Brooks & Dunn, Keith Whitley, Kacey Musgraves and more to be featured in Hall of Fame exhibits

Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumBrooks & Dunn and the late Keith Whitley may not be official members of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum just yet, but they’ll be honored there later this year just the same. An exhibit paying tribute to Whitley, known for songs like “When You Say Nothing at All” and …

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