Steve Nedved
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Feb 22
Illinois weed scientist recognized with national award
The head of the University of Illinois’ crop science department has received a Fellow award from the Weed Science Society of America. Adam Davis was presented with the society’s highest honor during its annual meeting last week for his contributions to weed science, especially his use of ecological and quantitative principles to inform effective weed …
Feb 22
About corn syrup and beer
A Super Bowl commercial made it appear you shouldn’t drink beer that has corn syrup in it. Should you be concerned? Dieticians say no. Besides, it’s only used in the beer making process and doesn’t end up in the final product. Continue reading About corn syrup and beer at Brownfield Ag News.
Feb 22
CME milk futures mostly higher, cash dairy mixed Friday
Milk futures were mostly higher and cash dairy prices were mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Wednesday. February Class Three milk was down $.05 at $13.95. March was up $.18 at $14.90. April was up $.13 to $14.80. May was up $.09 to $15.08. The milk futures from June through next January ranged from one …
Feb 22
Listen now: “The Bones” are good in the relationship between Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd
Columbia NashvilleIn the new track from her forthcoming album, GIRL, Maren Morris compares a relationship facing challenges to a house weathering storms. According to Maren, just as a sturdy house can withstand bad weather, so can a strong relationship make it through any hard times. “When the bones are good/The rest don’t matter/Yeah the paint could peel/The glass …
Feb 22
El Chapo to seek new trial after juror says in news interview panelists repeatedly violated judge’s orders
Vladstudioraw/iStock(NEW YORK) — Attorneys for Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman said the convicted drug kingpin will seek a new trial in light of an interview in which one of the jurors who convicted the notorious Mexican cartel leader admitted ignoring the judge’s orders not to read media reports about the case. “Mr. Guzman intends to file …
Feb 22
Hilton launches new high tech Signia Hilton line of hotels
tupungato/iStock(NEW YORK) — Hilton Hotels will launch a new brand for business travelers geared toward meetings and events, the company said on Friday. The new line will start with three locations: Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida, Atlanta, next to the Georgia World Congress Center, and downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. “In our 100th year of hospitality, we …
Feb 22
Can’t Say I Ain’t #1 Country: Florida Georgia Line debuts atop album chart
BMLGFlorida Georgia Line’s fourth studio album, Can’t Say I Ain’t Country, debuts at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Album chart, having sold 300,000 album equivalent units in its first week. The news comes as Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are up for four Academy of Country Music Awards in April: Duo, Single, Song and Music Event of the Year, all on …
Feb 22
Ford to investigate fuel economy and emissions testing processes
Tramino/iStock(DEARBORN, Mich.) — Ford has hired an outside firm to investigate its processes for fuel economy and emissions testing, the company announced on Friday. Kim Pittel, group vice president for Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering said in a statement that the decision was made after “a handful of employees raised a concern…regarding the analytical modeling …
Feb 22
R. Kelly charged with 10 counts of felony criminal sexual abuse involving minors
Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Singer R. Kelly was charged Friday with 10 counts of felony criminal sexual abuse involving four minors, according to the Cook County Prosecutor’s Office. The victims are between 13 and 16 years old, according to prosecutors. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2019, …
Feb 22
Watch now: Reba records a sassy swing tune with “No U in Oklahoma”
Cliff Lipson/CBSIf you enjoy a little “Oklahoma Swing” — like Reba McEntire’s 1990 hit with Vince Gill, for example — you’re going to love the latest track from her Stronger Than the Truth album. It’s one of the rare songs Reba co-wrote herself, with the help of another famous friend: Ronnie Dunn. They crafted “No U in Oklahoma” based on an idea …