Steve Nedved
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Jan 22
Dryness in Brazil friendly to corn
A grain marketing consultant says continued dryness in Brazil is friendly to corn prices. Dr. Michael Cordonnier tells Brownfield the outlook for second-crop Safrina corn is concerning if weather patterns stay dry. “They’ve planted about six percent of that corn, which is record-fast. But, there are reports some guys are waiting for more consistent rains …
Jan 22
City of Mitchell proposes purchasing 330 acres of land near Lake Mitchell
Mayor Bob Everson is proposing a major property purpose near Lake Mitchell. The City Council will consider approval at a special meeting Wednesday evening at 6 pm in council chambers.
Jan 22
Watch now: Dierks Bentley lights the flame on the Burning Man Tour
ABC/Image Group LAHow much fun can you have in thirty seconds? Well, a whole lot, apparently, if you’re Dierks Bentley. Dierks recaps the first weekend of his Burning Man Tour — with stops in Hamilton, Ottawa, and Oshawa, Ontario — in a new 35-second video. In a couple of the shots, you can check out Dierks’ …
Jan 22
Uber Eats will soon be able to deliver your Starbucks
BalkansCat/iStock(NEW YORK) — If you’re in need of your Starbucks fix, and don’t have an intern to fetch it for you, Uber Eats will soon have your back. The coffee giant has inked a deal with the fastest growing meal delivery service in the U.S. that will allow its drivers to send you your joe, …
Jan 22
Soybeans, corn down, watching South America
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, closing towards the middle of the day’s range. Business could be choppy with the U.S. and China scheduled to meet next week for Cabinet-level trade talks. Aside from protracted negotiations, concerns about African Swine Fever and China’s economy could also limit demand. The trade dispute is …
Jan 22
Farmers bear impact as shutdown continues
Most farmers feel some impact from the government shutdown, now in its second month. There is a widespread effect because of spotty USDA information that normally drives market transactions, according to Kevin Ross, a farmer from southwest Iowa. “All the farmers are somewhat impacted by the current situation with numbers not coming out of the …
Jan 22
Maren Morris’s video for “GIRL” coming Thursday
Jamie NelsonOne week after Maren Morris unleashed her new single, “GIRL,” the accompanying music video is set to follow. “I don’t wanna wear your crown…” Maren shared on her socials, adding “premiere thursday” and the hashtag #GIRLvideo. Maren also attached a photo shot from behind showing her standing onstage at a packed stadium, with the massive crowd in …
Jan 22
Stranger describes ‘really insane’ bachelor party after he was invited by mistake
ABC(NEW YORK) — The Arizona man who made national headlines after he raised the funds to attend the bachelor party of a total stranger described the atmosphere at a ski resort in rural Vermont over the weekend as “really insane.” Will Novak, 35, was invited to the bachelor weekend for Angelo Onello by mistake after …
Jan 22
American arrested in Russia as a spy had ‘state secrets’ on him, lawyer says
Family handout(MOSCOW) — The Russian lawyer for Paul Whelan, the former U.S. Marine held on espionage charges in Russia, has said Whelan had materials considered “state secrets” on him when he was detained by Russian intelligence officers, but said he had been given them without his knowledge. Whelan appeared in a Moscow court on Tuesday …
Jan 22
Chris Stapleton to play exclusive show at the Hollywood Palladium on the same day as the Grammys
ABC/Mark LevineChris Stapleton will play a special concert at the Hollywood Palladium on the same night as this year’s Grammys: Sunday, February 10. It’s all part of Citi Sound Vault, an exclusive live music experience available only to Citi card members. Citi card members can register as a Verified Fan via Live Nation through January 27 for a …