Steve Nedved
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Mar 13
Economist says no USMCA ratification might lead to recession
An ag economist says while many are focused on getting a trade deal with China, he’s concerned about something else. Dr. David Kohl from Virginia Tech tells Brownfield getting the new USMCA agreement ratified is vital. “This ratification of the agreement, if it doesn’t happen, it could push us into a recession.” Kohl says not …
Mar 13
Feeding the Economy to the tune of $7-Trillion a year
A first-of-its-kind study shows U.S. food and agriculture industries contribute more than $7-Trillion-dollars a year to the nation’s economy. John Bode, president of the Corn Refiners Association, speaking on behalf of the Feeding the Economy study, says the data was compiled on behalf of 23 national ag and food groups to speak in one voice, …
Mar 13
Weather prompts earlier than normal cattle trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, weather was the big driver behind cattle trade. Earlier than normal cash business and weak midday boxed beef limited any potential gains. April closed $.02 higher at $126.67 and June live cattle closed $.65 higher at $119.32. March feeder cattle closed $.25 higher at $141.55 and April feeder cattle closed …
Mar 13
Flood Watch issued March 13 at 4:34PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING… The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of southwest Minnesota and South Dakota, including the following areas, in southwest Minnesota, Cottonwood, Lincoln MN, Lyon MN, Murray, and Pipestone. In South Dakota, Aurora, Beadle, Brookings, Brule, Davison, Gregory, Hanson,
Mar 13
Mayor Bob Everson asks drivers to be careful
Due to the combination of rain and melting snow numerous streets in Mitchell are flooded and closed to traffic. Mayor Bob Everson is asking drivers to avoid driving through the orange cones around town marking streets that are closed to traffic. He’s also asking drivers to slow down on flooded streets that are open to …
Mar 13
Trump administration compares Chinese prisons for Muslim minorities to 1930s detention camps
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is increasingly calling out China for its detention of Muslim ethnic minorities in the country’s western region, even comparing those prisons to detention camps in 1930s Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. China is “in a league of its own when it comes to human rights violations,” Secretary …
Mar 13
California’s suspension of death penalty doesn’t indicate a trend: Expert
ChrisBoswell/iStock(NEW YORK) — There are 737 prisoners in California whose executions are now paused after the governor issued a moratorium on the state’s death penalty policy, but that doesn’t mean anything will change for good — in the state or the country. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to issue an executive order to halt all executions …
Mar 13
Watch now: Brett Young jumps in for some “Cooleyhighharmony” on new “CMT Crossroads” with Boyz II Men
ABC/Image Group LAIn songs like his #1, “Mercy,” Brett Young’s always been in touch with his R&B side. But on his new episode of CMT Crossroads with Boys II Men, the California native flexes his rhythm and blues muscles even more. For the first taste of the special, recorded February 28 in Studio A of the Grand Ole Opry …
Mar 13
Listen now: Jake Owen reveals “Greetings from… Jake” tracks, which includes Michael Ray & Carly Pearce’s wedding song
Big LoudJake Owen’s fourteen-track sixth album, Greetings from… Jake, promises plenty of highlights, including quite a few contributions from some big names. Of course, the record features Jake’s #1 tribute to John Mellencamp, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” as well as his current top ten hit, “Down to the Honkytonk.” It’ll compete for Single of the …
Mar 13
Winter Storm Warning issued March 13 at 3:03PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM CDT THURSDAY… * WHAT…Brief mixed precipitation will change to snow late tonight. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE…Davison County.