Steve Nedved
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Feb 21
Missouri Soybean Center Symposium
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Tom Steever will be on the ground in Columbia on April 10, 2019 for the Missouri Soybean Center Symposium. Continue reading Missouri Soybean Center Symposium at Brownfield Ag News.
Feb 21
Tortoise thought to be extinct for more than 100 years discovered in Galapagos Islands
RODRIGO BUENDIA/AFP/Getty Images(FAIRFAX, Va.) — A species of tortoise thought by scientists to be extinct for more than 100 years were actually hiding in plain sight on a remote Galapagos island. The Galapagos Conservancy, a Fairfax, Virginia-based organization dedicated to the long-term protection of the Galapagos Islands, wrote on Twitter Wednesday that one of its …
Feb 21
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 9:25AM MST until February 22 at 11:00PM MST by NWS
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…Snow expected, with periods of mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches expected, with ice accumulations of a light glaze possible. * WHERE…Portions of central, east central, south central and
Feb 21
Fifteen years into his career, Dierks Bentley’s four ACM noms are “sweeter” “now more than ever”
Capitol NashvilleFor Dierks Bentley, waking up to four Academy of Country Music nods Wednesday was a great way to start the day, since he hadn’t slept particularly well the night before. “I have a dog that’s 15 years old, George,” Dierks explains, pointing out he adopted George at the same time as his beloved Jake, who passed away …
Feb 21
A solid root system supports crop development
As the size and complexity of the root system increase, it provides a consistent supply of nutrients, water, and support. In this Managing for Profit, Lynn Justesen talks about Plant Architecture, the second stage of the crop life cycle, and the role it plays in increasing yields. Continue reading A solid root system supports crop …
Feb 21
Gonzales: FFA offers opportunities and shapes career paths
Indiana FFA State Secretary Brittany Gonzales says because she didn’t grow up with an agricultural background, contest and leadership opportunities first drew her to FFA. The Tri County FFA member says she’s gained so much more from being involved in the organization over the past five years. “I changed my career path and I’m going …
Feb 21
Report: Apple, Goldman Sachs to offer joint credit card
PeskyMonkey/iStock(NEW YORK) — Apple is said to be teaming up with Goldman Sachs on a joint credit card that both companies plan to begin issuing this spring. Citing people familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal reports the card, which will use Mastercard’s network, will be rolled out to employees in the next few …
Feb 21
Weekly jobless claims drop to 216,000
glegorly/iStock(WASHINGTON) — Jobless claims took a dip last week, falling by 23,000, according to the latest figures released Thursday by the Labor Department. For the week ending Feb. 16, the number of people filing for benefits dropped from an unrevised level of 239,000 the previous week to 216,000. The four-week average, meanwhile, increased by 4,000 …
Feb 21
Local Sports for Thursday February 21st
In a game that saw 29 combined steals, the #4 ranked in NAIA Dakota Wesleyan University women’s basketball team prevailed against #19 ranked in NAIA Morningside College, 88-75 in the GPAC Quarterfinals last night at the Corn Palace. The Tiger women improved to 27-4 overall with the win. What a night by junior Sarah Carr, …
Feb 21
DNA test reunites sisters in South Korea after 47 years
MyHeritage DNA(SEOUL, South Korea) — After nearly five decades of living without knowing each other, two South Korean-born sisters embraced each other at a subway station in Daegu, a city 180 miles outside of Seoul, thanks to a DNA test. “The chances of finding each other really are one in a billion without taking a …