Steve Nedved
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Feb 26
Fungicide-resistant frogeye leaf spot found in South Dakota soybeans
photo courtesy of Iowa State University A common soybean disease has shown resistance to fungicides in South Dakota. Plant pathologists with South Dakota State University and the University of Kentucky have confirmed the pathogen that causes frogeye leaf spot is resistant to QoI fungicides like Headline and Quadris. Febina Mathew with SDSU says this type …
Feb 26
Hog futures bounce
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were higher on strength in wholesale values during the session, optimistic cash trade, and position squaring ahead of Thursday’s report. Feeder cattle were supported by the day’s lower move in corn. April live cattle closed $.70 higher at $129.92 and June live cattle closed $.45 higher at …
Feb 26
Coming soon: International DJs take their “Best Shot” at remixing Jimmie Allen’s breakthrough hit
ABC/Image Group LAYou’re probably very familiar with “Best Shot,” Jimmie Allen’s multi-week, gold-certified, debut number one hit. But later this week, you’ll get to hear some new versions of the Delaware native’s career-defining song. “In 3 days I’m releasing remixes of ‘Best Shot,’” Jimmie shared on Twitter on Tuesday. “A few different DJs from different countries took my …
Feb 26
Fans are “Head over Boots” for Jon Pardi’s platinum-selling “California Sunrise”
Capitol NashvilleFive singles in, Jon Pardi’s nearly three-year-old album, California Sunrise, has been certified platinum. The record, which came out in June of 2016, boasts his current top fifteen hit, “Night Shift,” his previous release “She Ain’t In It,” and three number ones: “Head over Boots,” “Dirt on My Boots,” and “Heartache on the Dance Floor.” California …
Feb 26
Florida zookeeper taken to hospital after rhinoceros strikes her with horn
AOosthuizen/iStock(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — A zookeeper in Florida was struck by a rhinoceros during “routine rhino training” and taken to a hospital for evaluation, according to the zoo. The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jacksonville Zoo Executive Director Tony Vecchio said during a news conference Tuesday. “We are still investigating the situation,” he said. …
Feb 26
Hanson County Fatal Crash
A 20-year-old woman died early Tuesday in a one-vehicle rollover crash north of Alexandria. She was the only person involved in the crash. A pickup was traveling southbound on 421st Avenue when the driver lost control near the 251st Street intersection. The vehicle crossed into the northbound lane, back across the roadway, into the west …
Feb 26
Excess soil moisture in Ohio
February started wet and warm for most of Ohio but ended more seasonally. The USDA says statewide temperatures averaged more than 3 degrees warmer than normal, but average precipitation was almost 3 inches above usual levels, leaving most of the state with excessive soil moisture levels. Conditions further delayed the tail end of the corn …
Feb 26
MU: Glyphosate and pH factor with dicamba
A leading weed scientist says there’s a lot that’s been learned about dicamba off-target movement in the past year. Dr. Kevin Bradley with the University of Missouri, tells Brownfield Ag News that in the past few months it’s been discovered that there’s more dicamba in the air when glyphosate is included in the tank, “From …
Feb 26
Nebraska wheat crop in good shape
Soil moisture levels in Nebraska are above a year ago heading into March. The USDA says 92% of topsoil and 90% of subsoil have adequate to surplus soil moisture, helping the winter wheat crop improve to 60% good to excellent, compared to 43% good to excellent this time last year. Nebraska farmers planted record low …
Feb 26
What Makes You a Country “Idol”: Luke Bryan celebrates his 22nd #1 ahead of Sunday’s season 2 premiere
ABC/Image Group LAIt’s a big week for Luke Bryan: He’s currently sitting at #1 on the country chart with the title track of his latest album, and he’s counting down to the premiere of the second season of American Idol on ABC. “Thank you for making ‘What Makes You Country’ #1 at country radio,” Luke tweeted. “Grateful for the …