Steve Nedved
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Mar 12
MO farmer says potential in Africa for U.S. corn
Africa is seen as a potential market for U.S. corn as commodity groups search for more buyers around the world. Mike Moreland is a Missouri Corn Growers director and chairman of the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council which works closely with the U.S. Grains Council and U.S. Meat Export Federation, “You can fit United States, Europe, …
Mar 12
Last year’s drought could mean more weeds
Weed problems may explode this year because of too much grazing last summer on drought-affected land. “Because pastures were overgrazed, there will be increased weed pressure this spring,” said Valerie Tate, an agronomist for the University of Missouri Extension Service, “because of the open canopy that that overgrazing has left.” Overgrazed pastures stunt plant roots …
Mar 12
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 12 at 4:41PM MDT until March 13 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS
…DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY… The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, which is in effect until 1 PM CDT Wednesday. * VISIBILITIES…One quarter mile or less at times. * TIMING…Dense fog will develop tonight and continue into at least Wednesday morning.
Mar 12
‘Victor’s not a homicide number’: Councilwoman’s tearful speech after son, a USC student, slain near campus
Lynette Gibson McElhaney(LOS ANGELES) — Days after University of Southern California student Victor McElhaney was gunned down, his mother, an Oakland city councilmember, was overcome with emotion as she spoke at the university. “Victor’s not a homicide number or statistic or just another black boy gunned down in South Central Los Angeles,” Councilwoman Lynette Gibson …
Mar 12
Watch Mitchell Tenpenny’s flirty, trippy new video for “Alcohol You Later”
ABC/Image Group LAMitchell Tenpenny morphs between scenes in a loft and in a bar, as he performs his latest hit in the new video for “Alcohol You Later.” The Nashville native even seems to get a little embarrassed as his onscreen love interest flirts and dances around him in the clip. “Alcohol You Later” is the …
Mar 12
Plane crashes into Ohio home, 1 dead: FAA
Evgen_Prozhyrko/iStock(MADEIRA, Ohio) — A twin-engine Piper PA-31 plane crashed into a home near Madeira, Ohio, Tuesday afternoon, killing at least one person, according to a local fire official. It was not immediately clear how many people were on board, however everyone who lives in the home has been accounted for and is safe, including two …
Mar 12
EPA releases E15 proposed rule
The EPA has released its proposed rule to allow sales of E15 and higher blends of ethanol year-round. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says he’s skeptical the rule can be finalized by the start of the summer driving season. “And that’s just based on the realistic experience I’ve had with EPA where nothing …
Mar 12
For better or worse, USTR says China talks nearing an end
The US Trade Representative says he’s optimistic a trade agreement with China can be reached soon. Robert Lighthizer says talks are coming down to the final weeks. “But I’m not predicting one (an agreement),” he says. “There are still major, major issues that have to be resolved. And if those issues are not resolved in …
Mar 12
Supply concerns pressure cattle futures
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle closed sharply lower on supply concerns and follow-through technical selling. April contracts are $2.35 lower at $126.65 and June closed $1.57 lower at $118.67. Feeder cattle followed the live trade and contracts are at a premium to cash. March closed $1 lower at $141.30 and April feeder cattle …
Mar 12
Winter Storm Watch issued March 12 at 2:21PM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Brief mixed precipitation possible late Wednesday night, changing to snow by Thursday morning. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph on Thursday.