Steve Nedved
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Mar 08
National Farmers Union rides into consumer food conversation
The National Farmers Union is using an unusual tool to reach out for consumer education. Mark Watne with North Dakota Farmers Union tells Brownfield they will be traveling with a special motorcycle. “We called Paul Teutul Jr. up, who does American Choppers, and asked him if he was willing, and he literally called us back …
Mar 08
U.S. Cheese Championships promote dairy sales and improvements
Cheesemakers have different reasons for entering the U.S. Cheese Championship competition. 2019 Cheese judging underway in Green Bay, WI Past champion for string cheese Cesar Luis with Cesar’s Cheese in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin uses the contest as a tool to keep improving his product. He tells Brownfield, “We always wanted to keep the quality as …
Mar 07
Winter Storm Watch issued March 07 at 8:11PM MST until March 10 at 5:00AM MST by NWS
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph Sunday. * WHERE…Douglas, Charles Mix and Gregory Counties.
Mar 07
China purchase what U.S. sorghum’s been waiting for
China has made its first purchase of U.S. sorghum in more than a year, although a small one, as U.S. growers have been feeling the pain of losing the Chinese market. United Sorghum Checkoff director Florentino Lopez told Brownfield Ag News at the recent Commodity Classic that although China was out, there were still export …
Mar 07
Stoller sees extremes as opportunities
In the Midwest and beyond, Stoller USA considers extreme temperatures, drought, infertility and varying soils to be not only challenges, but opportunities. “What we do with our products is we help farmers to realize higher yields through a season-long approach,” said Dale Hanke, marketing director for Stoller in the United States, during an interview with …
Mar 07
Quantix efficiently maps, provides data
Mark DuFau Josh Hammond Mark DuFau with Aerovironment can talk at length about the company’s Quantix unmanned aircraft, but that’s not half the story. DuFau and Josh Hammond are believers in the data and services offered through mapping acreage, allowing farmers to spot crop health and operational issues that might otherwise be missed. The Quantix …
Mar 07
From southwest specialty crops to the Corn Belt
There’s a story behind the circumstances that led a Yuma, Arizona-based company to be doing business in the Corn Belt. Eric McEwen says the company evolved from it’s first focus of specialty crops and is now a recognized force in row crops. AUDIO: Eric McEwen Continue reading From southwest specialty crops to the Corn Belt …
Mar 07
A bromance and a “bro-et”: Gavin DeGraw dishes on Brett Young
ABC/Image Group LABrett Young and Gavin DeGraw first met years ago on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, the pop star recalls. “I saw this giant guy and it was Brett,” Gavin tells Haute Living. “He asked me about music and said he had been to my show earlier that night and wanted to play music for a living.” …
Mar 07
Garth Brooks’ Stadium Tour is totally sold out ahead of Saturday’s first show in St. Louis
ABC RadioAs Garth Brooks prepares to kick off his Stadium Tour this Saturday in St. Louis, the winningest Entertainer of the Year in CMA history continues to set records. This weekend’s crowd at The Dome at America’s Center will be the largest ever for any paid event at the venue. The same is true of Garth’s May …