Steve Nedved
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Mar 07
Red meat stocks down during January
The USDA says red meat stocks in cold storage at the end of January were down 1% on the year at 1.120 billion pounds. Pork was down 3% at 562.71 million pounds, while beef was up 2% at 510.065 million, because of differences in demand. Total poultry was slightly lower at 1.25 billion pounds, with …
Mar 07
Preventing ASF continues to be a priority for pork producers
The spread of African Swine Fever throughout Asia hasn’t slowed. National Pork Producers Council chief veterinarian Dr. Liz Wagstrom says the industry is working to keep the disease out of the U.S. And, strict biosecurity practices have helped prevent foreign animal diseases that have been endemic in China for several years out of the US. “China …
Mar 07
Michigan FFA Convention underway
The Michigan FFA Association is encouraging members this week to Be the Reason and inspire others as part of their 91st State Convention. National FFA Eastern Region Vice President and former Michigan FFA President Adrian Schunk from Mason tells Brownfield her keynote focused on being intentional. “If we have negative thoughts, then negative actions are …
Mar 07
If I had a hammer: Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina help Habitat for Humanity
ABC/Image Group LAIn addition to touring the country and working on new albums, Jon Pardi and Lauren Alaina will also be picking up a hammer and some nails this year. That’s because they’re Ply Gem’s 2019 ambassadors for its Home for Good project, which helps Habitat for Humanity. “I grew up in a community where neighbors helping each …
Mar 07
Facebook attempts to combat ‘vaccine misinformation’ and ‘hoaxes’ on its platforms
bigtunaonline/iStock(NEW YORK) — Facebook is tackling rampant misinformation campaigns about vaccines on its platforms. The company will both fight the proliferation of false information about vaccines in its News Feed, ads, on Instagram or suggested content. It will also try to provide context and correct information about vaccine safety and public health, Facebook said in …
Mar 07
Top US general warns of ‘calculated’ ISIS retreat from Syria amid ongoing battle for remaining territory
Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The commander of U.S. troops in the Middle East warned against the “calculated” retreat of ISIS fighters from the last territory held by the group in eastern Syria. Gen. Joseph Votel, the head of U.S. Central Command, told Congress on Thursday that the exodus of thousands of …
Mar 07
Suspect in ‘horrific’ shooting at hotel in Rockford, Illinois, barricaded in his car after high-speed chase: Officials
Bloomington IL Police Department(ROCKFORD, Ill.) — A manhunt for a suspect in the shooting of a sheriff’s deputy Thursday at a hotel in Rockford, Illinois, led to a wild high-speed police chase on an interstate — with the fleeing fugitive reportedly pointing a gun out his window at officers, according to police and media reports. …
Mar 07
Apple CEO Tim Cook goofs on President Trump’s gaffe, changes Twitter name to ‘Tim Apple’
Tim Cook/Twitter(NEW YORK) — That’s Tim Apple to you, pal. One day after President Donald Trump slipped up and called Apple CEO Tim Cook “Tim Apple” during a meeting of the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board at the White House, the tech executive had a bit of fun at the president’s expense. Cook changed his …
Mar 07
Manhunt underway for suspect in shooting of sheriff’s deputy at hotel in Rockford, Ill.
bmcent1/iStock(ROCKFORD, Ill.) — A manhunt for a suspect in the shooting of a sheriff’s deputy Thursday at a hotel in Rockford, Ill., led to a wild high-speed police chase on an interstate — with the fleeing fugitive reportedly pointing a gun out his window at officers, according to police and media reports. The shooting occurred …
Mar 07
Listen now: Dustin Lynch takes you “Ridin’ Roads” on new single
ABC/Image Group LA If you loved Dustin Lynch’s smash, “Small Town Boy,” the odds are good you’ll also love his new single. “Ridin’ Roads” is set in the same universe as Dustin’s multi-week number one from 2017. “Ridin’ roads that don’t nobody go down/ Little trip through the country side,” he sings on the chorus. “These 38s …