Steve Nedved
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Nov 28
Farmer says it’s a waiting game to wrap up harvest
Like many farmers in the Midwest who haven’t wrapped up harvest yet, Sarah Delbecq says it’s now a waiting game to get back in the field. The northeastern Indiana grower says wet and cold conditions have kept her out of the field. “The opportunities to dry out have been few and far between,” she says. “Now …
Nov 28
Market not responding to harvest delays
An analyst says the market doesn’t seem too interested in what’s left of the 2018 harvest. Elaine Kub tells Brownfield basis bids are stagnant across the Midwest. “There are regions where there are still a proportion of fields that haven’t been harvested, and regions where the harvest got done fine. And we don’t really see …
Nov 28
Wisconsin soybean producers weigh options for what’s still in the field
Most of Wisconsin’s crops are in, but there are estimates that up to 10% of the state’s soybeans are still in the cold, wet, and sometimes snow-covered ground. University of Wisconsin soybean expert Shawn Conley tells Brownfield farmers should get what they can, but he says many farmers might be taking a loss on the …
Nov 28
The Cowboy Rides Away…mostly: George Strait books a busy 2019
ABC/Image Group LA Don’t get it twisted: George Strait officially retired from touring with the Cowboy Rides Away trek in 2014. But your chances to see him in 2019 are growing. Since coming off the road, King George has done close to twenty dates in Las Vegas, and he’s adding two more next year. He’ll play T-Mobile …
Nov 28
Police search Galveston-Houston archdiocese offices in connection with church sex abuse case
Fedorovekb/iStock/Thinkstock(HOUSTON) — Police searched the offices of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on Wednesday in connection to a child sex abuse investigation — the latest installment in a widening scandal that has shaken the Catholic Church. The warrant was connected to an investigation into Rev. Manuel La Rosa-Lopez, who is charged with four felony counts of …
Nov 28
Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson announces leadership team
Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson announced the appointment of five leadership team positions on Wednesday: Andrew Christianson as Chief of Staff, Courtney Heitkamp as State Director and Communications Advisor, Darren Hedlund as Legislative Director, Chelsea Schull as State Operations Manager and Katie Murray as West River Director. “These individuals bring a wide variety of experience and knowledge …
Nov 28
Weekly ethanol production, stocks slightly higher
U.S. ethanol production and stocks were up modestly last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.048 million barrels a day, up 6,000 on the week, as the industry continues to wait for potential changes to the biofuel mandate and implementation of year-round E15 use. Stocks were up 139,000 barrels on the week …
Nov 28
40 Square offers health insurance to Minnesota ag community
An independent business that sells health insurance exclusively to Minnesota farmers and agribusinesses reports a strong first year. Char Vrieze, executive director of 40 Square Cooperative Solutions, says nearly 1,100 individuals have enrolled in a health plan since January. “Members have said that they love that they own it, that it’s transparent. They will be …
Nov 28
Perdue remains hopeful of a Lame Duck Farm Bill
U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says he’s still hopeful the farm bill can be completed during the Lame Duck. Speaking to reporters while visiting fire-ravaged areas of California this week, Perdue indicated House leadership is on the same page. “Between Chairman Conaway and Ranking Member Peterson, I think they’re pretty much aligned here.” However, he …
Nov 28
Listen now: Dolly delivers a dramatic new take on “Jolene” for “Dumplin'”
RCA Nashville Get ready for a dramatic new version of Dolly Parton’s classic, “Jolene.” Dolly created the alternate take on her #1 from 1973 for the Jennifer Aniston film Dumplin’, slowing it down and being backed solely by soaring strings, directed by producer Linda Perry. You can check out the “New String Version” of “Jolene” on YouTube, in a new video …