Steve Nedved
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Nov 20
Ethanol groups unhappy with Chevron waiver announcement
Ethanol groups are criticizing the latest small refinery exemption granted by the EPA. RFA President Geoff Cooper calls Tuesday’s announcement of a retroactive 2017 hardship waiver for Chevron a “blatant abuse” of the small refiner waivers. Cooper says when Chevron’s net profits surpass the value of the Iowa corn crop it’s a “new level of …
Nov 20
NPPC: U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement will benefit pork producers
The director of international trade for the National Pork Producers Council says the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement, if ratified, will provide much-needed certainty to pork producers. Maria Zieba testified on behalf of NPPC at an International Trade Commission hearing on Friday. “The Mexican and Canadian markets have been vital to the success of the U.S. …
Nov 20
Minnesota farmer says crops okay “all things considered”
A southeast Minnesota farmer says his crops did pretty well this year all things considered. Tony Secora grows corn and soybeans in Steele County. He tells Brownfield 2018 was wet. “Just finished harvest about 10 days ago, and it was kind of up and down. The beans were pretty good, corn was hit and miss. …
Nov 20
Farmer wraps up harvest, pleased with results
A north central Indiana farmer says he was able to wrap up harvest before wind and wet conditions caused too much damage to crops. Mike Beard grows corn and soybeans in Clinton County. “We think we salvaged significant amounts by getting in versus some of my neighbors who are claiming a 20-50-bushel loss with the …
Nov 20
Multiple fatalities in New Jersey mansion fire: Officials
WABC-TV(COLTS NECK, N.J.) — There have been multiple fatalities at a house fire in Colts Neck, New Jersey, officials said Tuesday. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said in a tweet it “is on scene at a fire in Colts Neck with multiple fatalities. Firefighters still working on fire. Stay tuned for more details.” Firefighters responded …
Nov 20
Relentless California wildfires leave 82 dead, almost 700 unaccounted for
iStock/Thinkstock(LOS ANGELES) — The number of people who remain missing in the wake of a pair of ferocious wildfires that have been blazing across both ends of California remains close to 1,000 as of early this morning. The two monstrous blazes, which both ignited last week, have claimed a total of 82 lives while laying …
Nov 20
Watch now: Blake Shelton stars in Gwen Stefani’s video for their holiday duet, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas”
John Shearer/Getty Images via ABCBlake Shelton teams up with his lady, Gwen Stefani, for a retro holiday celebration in the new music video for their duet, “You Make It Feel Like Christmas.” The two star in a series of comedic holiday scenes, which mostly include mishaps involving Blake. He gets attacked by a swarm of bees that fly out of …
Nov 20
Wisconsin cheese makers earn World Cheese Awards
Wisconsin cheesemakers took home 24 awards at the World Cheese Awards in Bergen, Norway. That’s about a quarter of the awards going to United States producers. The World Cheese Awards received a record-breaking 3,500 entries in its 30th year. Deer Creek Cheese received a Major Winner award for Best Vintage Cheddar. Roth Cheese picked up …
Nov 20
Wisconsin hemp licensing deadline moved to March 1st
A Wisconsin Ag Department official says they have extended the deadline for farmers to apply for 2019 industrial hemp licenses. Donna Gilson says, “People were telling us that they weren’t able to get land and seed sources, etc. lined up by December 31st, and it was also somewhat of a work issue for our staff. It …
