Steve Nedved
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Jan 28
Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer program has a new name
The Indiana Farm Bureau Young Farmer program has a new name. The Young Farmers and Ag Professionals program is open to Indiana Farm Bureau members under age 40. The new name, unveiled at the Young Farmers and Ag Professionals conference this past weekend, highlights the important role ag professionals play in the program and …
Jan 28
Cold wave to intensify across the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, snow showers and squalls in conjunction with a strong cold front are causing some travel disruptions. Although accumulating snow has largely ended across the upper Midwest, windy weather, blowing snow, and bitterly cold conditions are hampering travel and increasing livestock stress. On the Plains, colder weather accompanies gusty winds. Snow has …
Jan 28
Proactive and reactive approach to African Swine Fever
A pork industry leader is calling for a comprehensive approach to African Swine Fever. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler says ASF is becoming more of a threat as the virus spreads across China and beyond. “We should be spending probably 75 to 80 percent of our time, energy and money into prevention, then …
Jan 28
UK residents stockpile food, medicine and supplies over Brexit fears
LanceB/iStock(LONDON) — The potential impact of Brexit continues to dominate the news agenda in the U.K., and with only weeks left before the country is scheduled to depart from the European Union, the country seems more divided – and uncertain – than ever before. In response, a small but growing group of people known as …
Jan 28
Duke professor Megan Neely apologizes for email discouraging students from speaking Chinese
Lance King/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A Duke University official says she regrets the uproar she sparked by sending an email to international students warning them to “use English 100% of the time” or risk being blacklisted by some faculty members. Megan Neely, an assistant professor of biostatistics, stepped down from her position as director of …
Jan 28
Venezuela’s Maduro seeks talks with Trump as US plans to empower opponent financially
Ruskpp/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro is open to talks with President Donald Trump, his foreign minister, Jorge Arreaza, said Monday. There was no immediate public response from the White House. While the U.S. has recognized opposition leader Juan Guaidó as Venezuela’s interim president, Maduro’s government has tried to reassert its authority and prove that …
Jan 28
Here Comes the Bride: Carly Pearce picks out her wedding dress
ABC/Image Group LAAre Carly Pearce and Michael Ray planning to tie the knot sooner, as opposed to later? The “Every Little Thing” hitmaker seems to have already picked out her wedding dress. The two got engaged December 19; in July, Michael confirmed they were dating. Since then, they’ve freely proclaimed their love for each other on their socials. On …
Jan 28
One’s on the Way: Randy Houser and wife Tatiana are expecting a baby in June
ABC/Fred LeeRandy Houser is ready to be a dad one more time. “2019 just keeps getting better,” he shared on his socials, along with a photo with his wife Tatiana, wearing a jacket that says “Mamma Houser” on the back. Randy sports an identical coat emblazoned with “Daddy Houser,” while their beloved dog Hawk sits between them, wearing a photo …
Jan 28
Federal employees back at work Monday, facing backlogs and IT issues
Pgiam/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Hundreds of thousands of federal government employees headed back to work Monday, and their back pay is on the way, but it could be a while before it’s back to business as usual. For example, congressional sources estimate it will take at least a year for IRS to recover from unanswered taxpayer questions …
Jan 28
Wind Chill Advisory issued January 28 at 11:10AM MST until January 29 at 2:00PM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM CST TUESDAY… …WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY… …WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 AM CST THURSDAY…