Steve Nedved
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Jan 07
House Democrats float ag disaster bill
A disaster aid bill has been introduced by House Democrats for farmers who lost crops and trees from hurricanes last year. The package would increase potential benefits for crop losses, including cotton that was wiped out by Hurricane Michael, and damaged pecan trees through the Tree Assistance Program. The more than $1-Billion-dollar package reportedly is …
Jan 07
Peterson House Ag Chairman again
Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson has been elected chairman of the House Ag Committee. It’s the second time he’s filled that role as a member of the majority, serving first from 2007 through 2011. Peterson says there’s no shortage of work to be done and the job will be to work together with Republicans “to provide …
Jan 07
NCBA takes issue with meat substitute labels
Beef industry officials say they can compete with plant-based or lab grown protein products, but they take issue with how some of them are labeled. Danielle Beck with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a point of contention is when what she refers to as fake meat is labeled as clean meat. “Clean meat implies …
Jan 07
Heirs’ property fix in farm bill
The new farm bill includes, for the first time, provisions for maintaining ownership of “heirs’ property” land and access to USDA programs. It applies to the 11 states, including Iowa, that have adopted the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act, written by Texas A&M University Law professor Tom Mitchell. Heirs’ property comes about in the …
Jan 07
Cattle futures start week optimistic
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures closed higher as contracts were oversold and due for a bounce. Strong buyer interest is also providing price support. There is some cautious optimism ahead of this week’s widespread direct cash business. February live cattle closed $1.27 higher at $123.20 and April live cattle closed …
Jan 07
We’ll find out what Travis Denning is like “After a Few” on January 18
Mercury NashvilleNewcomer Travis Denning is teasing the follow-up to his debut hit “David Ashley Parker from Powder Springs” with a new clip on social media. The Georgia native’s second single, “After a Few,” will be available to stream or download on Friday, January 18. In the 30-second video preview of the song, you can see Travis having a drink, …
Jan 07
Small Michigan town grieving family of 5 killed by alleged drunken driver going wrong way on Kentucky interstate
The City of Dearborn(LEXINGTON, Mich.) — Residents of a small Michigan town are mourning the deaths of a beloved doctor and her family who were killed when a suspected drunken driver going the wrong way on a Kentucky freeway slammed head-on into their vehicle as they were returning home from a Florida vacation. Dr. Rima …
Jan 07
See Keith Urban on ESPN ahead of tonight’s Clemson-Alabama game
ABC/Image Group LAIf you watched the Golden Globes on Sunday night, you likely spotted Keith Urban seated up front next to his A-list actress/wife, Nicole Kidman. But on Monday, it’s back to work for the CMA Entertainer of the Year. Keith is set to play the Allstate Tailgate in Santa Clara, California, ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship. …
Jan 07
Inside State Government returns Saturday morning at a new time
KORN News Radio’s award-winning “Inside State Government” returns this Saturday morning at a new time, 7:30 am. The long-running program features District 20 State Senator Josh Klumb along with newly elected State Representatives Lance Koth and Paul Miskimins for a lively weekly discussion of the happenings during the 2019 South Dakota legislative session. “Our community …
Jan 07
Watch now: Riley Green takes “There Was This Girl” nationwide on TV debut
BMLGNewcomer Riley Green has his first top fifteen hit with his debut single, “There Was This Girl,” which is only poised to get bigger now that he’s made his national TV debut. The Alabama native made his first nationwide appearance Monday on the 10 a.m. hour of Today with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager. During his segment, he explained that his …