Steve Nedved
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Dec 27
The federal shutdown is all about 2020
‘Tis the season for those in government to list publicly their achievements of the past year. Congressional leaders proudly point to legislation enacted, while bureaucrats list their department/agency efficiencies and regulatory promulgation. Don’t get me wrong – this practice is a good thing. The public needs to know the federal government can actually get things …
Dec 27
“Let’s Be Frank”: Trisha Yearwood’s planning an intimate Valentine’s Day concert high above NYC
Rainbow Room/PR NewswireTrisha Yearwood will do one of her first full concerts in some time on Valentine’s Day at New York City’s iconic Rainbow Room. The two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year will perform songs from her new Let’s Be Frankalbum of Sinatra covers. Ol’ Blue Eyes himself both sang and hung out at the Rainbow Room — …
Dec 27
American becomes first person to complete solo trek across Antarctica
Lonely Planet Images/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — American Colin O’Brady became the first person to complete a solo journey across Antarctica, unaided and unsupported, after finishing a two-month expedition in frigid temperatures and winds of 30 mph on Wednesday. “The wooden post in the background of this picture marks the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf, …
Dec 27
Winter Storm Warning issued December 27 at 9:40AM MST until December 28 at 8:00AM MST by NWS
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHEN…Until 9 AM CST Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The
Dec 27
US stocks open lower as investors look to lock in post-rally gains
iStock(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks opened lower on Thursday after reaching a new milestone. The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded at 22,385, down 494 points or 2.2 percent from Wednesday’s close, after surging more than 5 percent on Wednesday. Investors sought to lock in profits from Wednesday’s historic rally and were concerned that President Trump …
Dec 27
Bankers have questions, concerns about hemp
Agricultural bankers still have some reservations about industrial hemp, even with hemp-friendly language in the 2018 Farm Bill. Chief Operating Officer Mike Semmann with the Wisconsin Banker’s Association says, “Bankers are really telling us to tap the brake here a little bit.” Semmann tells Brownfield they’re looking at the federal rules and the 2018 Farm Bill …
Dec 27
The Kennedy Center honors Reba McEntire
Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesA televised special, featuring highlights from the 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors, aired Wednesday night on CBS, and among the artists honored was Reba McEntire. The event took place in Washington, D.C. in early December. Reba was the first honoree of the night, and among those paying tribute …
Dec 27
911 dispatcher helps save 1-year-old boy who nearly drowned on Christmas
iStock(ORLANDO) — A Florida fire department released audio of a frightening 911 call on Tuesday, capturing a dispatcher as she coached a caller through how to save a 1-year-old boy’s life. The scary moment happened on Christmas Day at around 3 p.m. when an Orange County woman dialed 911 after her baby fell into a …
Dec 27
Is Bt corn worth the investment in 2019?
An integrated pest management specialist expects more farmers to consider cutting back on Bt corn in 2019 to reduce costs. But, at what cost? Bruce Potter with University of Minnesota Extension says he worked on a European corn borer survey this fall. He tells Brownfield the data can help farmers weigh the pros and cons …
Dec 27
Eighteen-year-old student vanishes after being dropped off at college
WLS-TV(CHICAGO) — Police are searching for an 18-year-old University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) student who vanished two weeks ago. Shalyha Ahmad’s family said they dropped her off at a Chicago train station on Dec. 14, but they haven’t heard from her since. The family said they arrived to pick her up from UIC, where …