Steve Nedved
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Jan 24
House Ag Committee chairs announced
House Ag Chairman Collin Peterson has announced who will lead subcommittees for the 116th Congress. The six chairs elected include Ohio’s Marcia Fudge who will oversee the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight and Department Operations as well as David Scott of Georgia for the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit, and California’s Jim Costa for …
Jan 24
Cattle futures supported by higher boxed beef
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were mostly higher in a narrow range ahead of widespread direct cash business and firm wholesale values during the session. Feeder cattle futures found some support in the day’s lower move in corn. February live cattle closed $.20 lower at $125.35 and April live cattle closed $.02 …
Jan 24
“Doin’ Fine”: Lauren Alaina’s chillin’ on the beach in her first post since calling off her engagement
ABC/Mitch HaasethWhat better way to ease your heartbreak than to spend a little time with your friends in the Caribbean? That’s what Lauren Alaina’s up to right now, performing at Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa fan getaway vacation in Riviera Maya, Mexico. On Thursday, Lauren was back with her first Instagram post since her revelation Monday that she’d called …
Jan 24
Is Thomas Rhett coming for Luke Bryan? How TR is threatening Luke’s record
ABC/Image Group LA This week, Thomas Rhett tops the country chart with his fifth single from the same album, a very rare feat. “Sixteen” follows “Craving You,” “Unforgettable,” “Marry Me,” and his record’s title track, “Life Changes,” to the top spot on Billboard’s country radio airplay chart. Only three other artists have equaled that milestone, according to Billboard: Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, …
Jan 24
Chanel makes a strong case for wearing a sequined swimsuit to your summer wedding
Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — If you are having a summer wedding, and can’t fathom the thought of wearing a big ball gown, Chanel just debuted a dazzling sequin swimsuit look that might be right up your alley. During Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2019, Chanel closed its Spring-Summer show with a breathtaking …
Jan 24
After Maduro warning, US pulls non-emergency staff, families from embassy in Venezuela
Ruskpp/iStock(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. is withdrawing nonemergency personnel and families from the embassy in Venezuela, just two days after President Nicolás Maduro ordered all American diplomats to leave in 72 hours. The Trump administration had said it would not abide by Maduro’s “meaningless” order, calling him the “former” president after recognizing opposition leader Juan Guaidó …
Jan 24
Is Cody Johnson “On [His] Way to…” a #1 “Billboard” debut?
ABC/Image Group LACody Johnson’s most recent independent album hit #2 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Now, he has his eyes on the pinnacle with his major label debut, Ain’t Nothin’ to It. We’ll find out if he makes it when the new chart comes out on Sunday. Meanwhile, the fixture on the Texas music scene …
Jan 24
Florida Secretary of State Michael Ertel resigns after blackface images emerge
traveler1116/iStock(TALLAHASSEE) — The newly-appointed Florida secretary of state has resigned after photos showing him dressed in blackface more than a decade ago have emerged. Michael Ertel, who was appointed late last month by Gov. Ron DeSantis, submitted his resignation “effective immediately,” according to an email he sent to Florida Director of Executive Staff Diane Moulton …
Jan 24
Wind Chill Advisory issued January 24 at 2:48PM MST until January 25 at 8:00AM MST by NWS
…WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero but becoming less cold by Friday morning. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and southeast South Dakota, northwest Iowa and southwest Minnesota. * WHEN…Until 9 AM CST Friday.
Jan 24
Moving the RFS forward
There is a false notion that the Renewable Fuel Standard ends in 2022, but that is not the case. Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, says even those in the industry sometimes misunderstand the law. “Through 2022, volumes are specified by Congress, after 2022 it’s up to EPA to set those …