Steve Nedved
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Jan 11
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launches 10 communications satellites
Jorge Villalba/iStock(NEW YORK) — Using its Falcon 9 rocket, SpaceX on Friday launched the final group of next generation communication satellites, known as Iridium NEXT, completing a decade-long project. The 10 satellites, which are part of a 75-piece constellation, were launched at 10:31 a.m. ET from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. They began …
Jan 11
Fremont, Nebraska Corn Expo reports
One of the first ag meetings of the new year is the Fremont Corn Expo in Fremont, Nebraska. It always features a great lineup of speakers and this year was no exception. Brownfield was there and talked with several of them. These interviews were recorded on January 3, 2019. AUDIO: Nebraska Extension Educator and Expo coordinator Nathan Mueller …
Jan 11
Missouri Leopold winner credits cover crops
The winner of a prestigious conservation award combines sustainable farming practices to stop erosion. John Scherder uses rotational grazing, grass waterways and terraces to keep soil from eroding, but he tells Brownfield the most important practice he uses is the planting of cover crops. “Not only do you stop erosion, but you’ve got the soil …
Jan 11
The Shutdown is Getting Stupider
Last week I told you the stalwart opposition by congressional Democrats to President Trump’s dream of a “wall” along the U.S.-Mexican border was all about embarrassing the president going into the 2020 elections. The president’s dedication to the wall is all about campaign promises made in 2016 and his zeal to keep that promise. Those …
Jan 11
FGL will put some Music in the City next month, with a little help from Morgan Wallen and more
ABC/Image Group LAFlorida Georgia Line’s Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour doesn’t kick off until June, but the duo will take the stage next month in Music City for a show with a bunch of their pals. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley are set to host Nashville Lifestyles’ Music in the City show Wednesday, February 13 at FGL House. Morgan …
Jan 11
21-year-old charged with kidnapping of missing 13-year-old Jayme Closs, murdering her parents
ABC News(GORDON, Wis.) — Authorities in Wisconsin have charged a 21-year-old man with kidnapping Jayme Closs and murdering her parents. The suspect was identified as Jake Thomas Patterson of Gordon, Wis., the same town where Jayme was found alive on Thursday.This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2019, ABC …
Jan 11
With four kids and one on the way, Chris Stapleton and wife Morgane are grateful they “have a village” to help
ABC/Image Group LAWith four kids and one on the way, Chris Stapleton and his wife Morgane have their hands full. Fortunately, they also have lots of help. “Our kids travel with us quite a bit,” Chris explains. “But when they don’t come, it’s my in-laws and all my extended family… We have a village and none of this is …
Jan 11
Relatively mild conditions could impact insect pressure
Asgrow/DEKALB Agronomist Dave Colbert says growers could face more insect pressure in the 2019 growing season because of the relatively mild conditions in parts of the Midwest this winter. “Things like flea beetle, things like stink bug- those insects are on the rise and with this mild winter this may increase their survivability,” he says. …
Jan 11
American Paul Whelan formally charged with espionage in Russia
Whelan family(MOSCOW) — Russia on Friday said American Paul Whelan, who was arrested last month in Moscow, has been formally charged with espionage. Whelan was charged under Article 276 of Russia’s criminal code, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters at a televised briefing. Whelan, a former United States Marine, was detained Dec. 28 …
Jan 11
‘Call 911’: Neighbor speaks out about finding missing teen whose parents were murdered
releon8211/iStock(GORDON, Wis.) — A 13-year-old Wisconsin girl who police say was kidnapped after the murder of her parents in October was found late Thursday afternoon by a woman outside of Gordon — 70 miles away from the girl’s Barron home. Kristin Kasinskas was just getting home from work when her dog started barking because someone …