Steve Nedved
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Feb 22
Cattle, hogs mixed ahead of USDA numbers
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures closed firm in a narrow range ahead of widespread direct cash business and ahead of the USDA’s Cattle on Feed and Cold Storage reports. Feeder cattle futures were mostly lower ahead of the USDA reports. April live cattle closed $.27 higher at $128.87 and June live cattle …
Feb 22
Western Farm Show FFA Day benefits food bank
The Western Farm Show opened its three-day run in Kansas City Friday with a special day for agriculture youth. Show manager Ken Dean tells Brownfield the food donation drive that has become a tradition during the show attracts FFA students by the hundreds. Along with seeing exhibits, Dean says FFA members are offered leadership and …
Feb 22
It’s no bull: George Strait adds two Vegas dates during National Finals Rodeo
MCA NashvilleGeorge Strait has a new single, a new album on the way — and now two more dates in Las Vegas this year. King George is extending his Strait to Vegas run at T-Mobile Arena in 2019, adding shows on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7. It’s a busy time in Sin City, as the dates …
Feb 22
NASA names facility after ‘Hidden Figures’ inspiration Katherine Johnson
Photo by Dan MacMedan/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Katherine Johnson, the “human computer” whose work was depicted in the 2016 film Hidden Figures, was recognized on Friday as the agency renamed a building after the pioneer. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration redesignated a building that houses programs essential to safety on space missions in the …
Feb 22
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 2:26PM MST until February 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT… * WHAT…Snow, with periods of mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to 1 inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and
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 …