Steve Nedved
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Jan 17
Newborn girl found dead in trash in Amazon facility bathroom: Police
kali9/iStock(PHOENIX) — A newborn baby girl has been found dead in the trash at an Amazon distribution center in Phoenix, according to police. Authorities were told around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday that the newborn was discovered in the trash inside a women’s bathroom, Phoenix Police Department officials said. Fire department members responded to the bathroom — …
Jan 17
Germany evacuates citizens due to avalanche risk as death toll rises
DieterMeyrl/iStock(BERLIN) — Areas in southern Germany and Austria have been battling heavy snows in the past weeks in a phenomenon so extreme, German media have dubbed it “Schneechaos”, or “snow chaos” in English. Now, Bavarian residents are being asked to leave their homes to avoid more possible disasters. With increased snowfall over the past weeks, …
Jan 17
Wisconsin dairy resolution defeated at AFBF meeting
Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau President says his delegates unsuccessfully asked the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention to change its dairy policy to consider supply management. Jim Holte says, “The position that our delegates took in December in our annual meeting (was) not either to oppose it or support it, but to consider it, and that’s …
Jan 17
Ohio Pork Congress
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will cover the Ohio Pork Congress February 13 in Columbus, OH. Continue reading Ohio Pork Congress at Brownfield Ag News.
Jan 17
Indiana Pork Producers 2019 Taste of Elegance
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Amie Simpson will be on the ground for the Indiana Pork Producers 2019 Taste of Elegance in Indianapolis on February 11. Continue reading Indiana Pork Producers 2019 Taste of Elegance at Brownfield Ag News.
Jan 17
Maren Morris going global with her Girl: The World Tour trek
Jamie NelsonMaren Morris is setting out to prove that girls rule the globe this year, as she kicks off her Girl: The World Tour. The tour, which will take Maren to more than 40 U.S. and international tour stops, kicks off March 9 in Chicago, IL. Cassadee Pope and RaeLynn will switch off as opening …
Jan 17
Tens of thousands more federal employees called back to work
wildpixel/iStock(WASHINGTON) — As the longest-ever government shutdown reached Day 27 Thursday, the number of federal employees working without pay is up to 450,000 and could top half a million in the coming days, as the Trump administration continues to recall tens of thousands of workers after almost four weeks of shuttered doors at vital agencies. …
Jan 17
Flooding in California as East braces for massive winter storms
ABC News(NEW YORK) — Almost 6 inches of rain just fell in central California and the southern part of the state has seen more than 4 inches, resulting in flooding and rockslides reportedly hitting cars. Wind gusts of up to 98 mph also were reported in central California, and in the Bay Area, trees were …
Jan 17
Study shows crop rotation with alfalfa improves corn, soy yields
Joe Lauer Wisconsin farmers are learning about a long-term study into corn and soybean yields using different crop rotation schemes. University of Wisconsin agronomy professor Joe Lauer says their research shows higher corn yields after alfalfa. “During that time, you can get much better, longer-lasting, if you will, root channels for example. You can get …
Jan 17
Pence: North Korea taken no ‘concrete steps’ to dismantle nuclear program
Alex Wong/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — North Korea has still not taken “concrete steps” to dismantle its nuclear weapons program, Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday, ahead of a reported meeting between North Korea’s chief nuclear negotiator and top U.S. officials. The admission was a candid assessment from the Trump administration, seven months after the president’s summit …