Steve Nedved
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Jan 22
‘Missed the drone by about 30 feet’: Operations resume at Newark Airport after drone activity, FAA says
Tomsmith585/iStock(NEW YORK) — Officials have now resumed operations after a ground stop had been ordered at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey due to drone activity, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Two drones were seen about 3,500 feet above Teterboro Airport in Bergen County, New Jersey, FAA spokesman Greg Martin told ABC News. …
Jan 22
‘Missed the drone by about 30 feet’: Ground stop ordered at Newark Airport due to drone activity, FAA says
Tomsmith585/iStock(NEW YORK) — A ground stop has been ordered at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey due to drone activity, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Two drones were seen about 3,500 feet above Teterboro Airport in Bergen County, New Jersey, FAA spokesman Greg Martin told ABC News. Pilots described seeing what “looks like …
Jan 22
NPPC infuriated EU won’t include ag in trade negotiations
The National Pork Producers Council is infuriated the European Union is refusing to include agriculture in trade negotiations with the U.S. NPPC vice president of global government affairs Nick Giordano says it’s unacceptable the European Commission recently issued draft negotiating mandates that don’t include ag. He tells Brownfield the EU must account for tariff and …
Jan 22
Gov. Parson will be ‘really aggressive’ with rural connectivity
Missouri Governor Mike Parson says he’ll be “really aggressive” with almost $5 million in the state budget augmenting federal money to improve rural broadband connectivity in Missouri. “It’s important to me to make sure every kid and every community has the opportunity to do their business from their home towns and where they live,” Governor …
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 …