Steve Nedved
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Jan 18
Early SHP cover crop data shows no yield drag, increase in organic matter
Insights from data collected by the Soil Health Partnership (SHP) shows that cover crops do not result in a yield drag. “I think farmers are concerned that when they adopt a cover crop that they’re going to see a yield drag,” said Dr. Maria Bowman, lead scientist for the Soil Health Partnership, “and the fact …
Jan 18
US soldier dies from wounds suffered in Afghanistan combat
KeithBinns/iStock(WASHINGTON) — A U.S. Army Ranger has died from wounds suffered in an attack in Afghanistan last week, marking the first U.S. military death in Afghanistan this year. Sgt. Cameron A. Meddock, 26, of Spearman, Texas, died Thursday at the U.S. military hospital in Landstuhl, Germany, as a result of injuries sustained from small arms …
Jan 18
Tesla to cut 7% of its workforce as it focuses on more affordable vehicles
Sjo/iStock(NEW YORK) — In an effort to cut costs as it gears up to produce more affordable Model 3 sedans, Tesla announced on Friday it will be cutting approximately 7 percent of its full-time staff. Tesla CEO Elon Musk explained the decision to employees in an email. While noting quarterly figures, Musk said the profits …
Jan 18
Three Americans killed in bomb blast in northern Syria identified
omersukrugoksu/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The Pentagon has identified three of the four Americans killed in a bomb blast in Syria on Wednesday, the deadliest day for American forces in Syria since they entered the country in 2015. Three other Americans were injured in the attack. The two service members and a Defense Department civilian employee were identified …
Jan 18
Meet the man at the center of the Brexit drama
Alastair Grant – WPA Pool /Getty Images(LONDON) — If you’ve been watching the unfolding Brexit drama closely, you may be wondering who’s the one man at the center of it all, whose eccentric style and witty put-downs you can’t help but notice. That man is John Bercow, speaker of the House of Commons, the British …
Jan 18
What to know about FSA temporarily reopening
Earlier this week, USDA announced it would be temporarily reopening some FSA offices while the government shutdown continues. Farmers now have today and next Tuesday to visit their local office, and a state director says you should only contact FSA regarding existing farm loans. Minnesota State FSA executive director Joe Martin says the limited reopening …
Jan 18
Fire investigation completed
Mitchell fire officials and private investigators have completed their probe into what caused last week’s fire that gutted a metal building south of town on Highway 37. Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval says the investigation concluded Thursday afternoon. “Unfortunately, there’s so much damage to that office area…but we believe it might have been electrical in nature,” …
Jan 18
Peeps debuting limited-edition marshmallow-flavored cereal
Kellogg’s(NEW YORK) — Kellogg’s has created a limited-edition Peeps marshmallow-flavored cereal that will be rolling onto shelves nationwide before Easter. The cereal is inspired by the popular chick and bunny-shaped Easter treat. The sweet whole grain cereal will mimic Peep’s traditional springtime colors, while marshmallows that look like mini-versions of Peeps themselves will be sprinkled …
Jan 18
Massive winter storm may dump two feet of snow in parts of Northeast
ABC News(NEW YORK) — The Northeast is bracing for an intense winter storm right after parts of California have seen almost a foot of rain this week. As two storm systems have headed east, with one over the Rockies overnight, more than a foot of snow has fallen in Utah and about a foot has …
Jan 18
Prince Philip uninjured in ‘road traffic accident’: Buckingham Palace
Matt Dunham – WPA Pool / Getty Images(LONDON) — Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, was “involved in a road traffic accident with another vehicle” on Thursday afternoon, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said. Norfolk Police were called to the scene near the queen’s Sandringham Estate, the Norfolk retreat where she and her husband typically spend …
