Steve Nedved
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Mar 13
Biosecurity more than protection from foreign animal disease
An extension poultry educator reminds livestock producers biosecurity does more than protect animals from foreign disease threats. Abby Neu says swine research conducted by the University of Minnesota during the PEDv outbreak magnified the value of enhanced biosecurity. “They saw production numbers increase across the board, so it’s even those minor diseases that a producer …
Mar 13
Combined U.S., Canada cattle, hog herds up on year
The USDA says the combined U.S. and Canadian livestock numbers show continued U.S. expansion of the cattle and hog herds cancelling out lower numbers for Canada. The combined hog inventory at the end of December was up 1% at 88.58 million head, with a 2% rise in the U.S. to 74.55 million making up for …
Mar 13
Hope for reopening the Chinese market to U.S. poultry
The resumption of U.S. poultry exports to China could be an early signal a trade deal between the two countries is imminent. Midwest Poultry Federation executive director Steve Olson says China closed its doors to U.S. poultry in 2015 amid the avian influenza outbreak. “That was frustrating. But we’re encouraged that President Trump has sent …
Mar 13
Mark Riddell, the 36-year-old who allegedly took exams for ‘cheating’ students apologizes
Memedozaslan/iStock(BOSTON) — The man accused of taking college entrance exams for high school students as part of a cheating ring has issued an apology, but hopes that his non-criminal work will help show “the person I truly am.” Mark Riddell released a statement through his attorneys on Wednesday, the day after it was announced that …
Mar 13
Facebook, Instagram experience widespread outages
alexsl/iStock(NEW YORK) — Eager posters everywhere were forced to table foodie photos, kid pics, sponsored influencer posts and relationship status updates for a little while as Facebook and Instagram experienced widespread outages Wednesday afternoon. “We’re aware that some people are currently having trouble accessing the Facebook family of apps,” a Facebook spokesperson told ABC News. …
Mar 13
Trump announces FAA grounding all Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 planes in US
Joe Raedle/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that the FAA was ordering the immediate grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft in the U.S., a decision that comes after days of mounting pressure from other countries that left the U.S. as one of the last to make the call …
Mar 13
What Happens… on a Boat: Brantley Gilbert to Kick It in the Ship again in November
ABC/Image Group LAIf you missed your chance to sail the seas with Brantley Gilbert last year, you’ll have another opportunity this winter. Brantley will host his second annual Kick It in the Ship Cruise, which will sail from November 4 through the 8, traveling from Miami, Florida to Cozumel, Mexico on the Norwegian Pearl. You can sign …
Mar 13
Flood Warning issued March 13 at 11:55AM 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 13
Still the One: Shania Twain returns to Vegas to hang out with Gwen and Lionel
ABC RadioShania Twain’s Vegas residency may’ve wrapped up at the end of 2014, but she’s been spending some time in Sin City lately. This past weekend, she shared a photo on her socials with Gwen Stefani, after taking in Just a Girl, the ongoing show at Planet Hollywood starring Blake Shelton’s main squeeze. And on this coming Saturday, she’ll help …
Mar 13
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 13 at 10:59AM MDT until March 13 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON… * VISIBILITIES…One quarter mile or less at times. * TIMING…Dense fog will continue through at least the morning. Visibility should improve somewhat as precipitation develops. * IMPACTS…Limited visibilities will make travel very difficult.