Steve Nedved
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Jul 16
Outside markets pressure cattle futures
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were lower on profit-taking ahead of widespread direct cash business. Feeder cattle futures were lower on the same factors with additional pressure from the outside markets. August live cattle closed $.27 lower at $108.22 and October live cattle closed $.52 lower at $109.25. August feeder cattle closed …
Jul 16
Moniteau County, Missouri takes CAFO-related health ordinance back to drawing board
The Moniteau County Health Board Monday withdrew its motion for a health ordinance that would effectively regulate concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs. The issue will be reconsidered after discussion by a study group that includes farmers, according to James Canter, chairman of that board. “Everybody’s in favor of clean air and clean water, right,” …
Jul 16
Puerto Rico governor says he will not resign despite protests over scandal involving controversial texts
iStock(NEW YORK) — A day after protesters clashed with police outside the governor’s mansion, Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello insisted that he would not resign his post. Rossello said he understood that Monday night’s protests were a direct message against him and his administration. “I will continue in my job,” a defiant Rossello said from …
Jul 16
Lawyer: Financier Jeffrey Epstein allegedly had ‘improper sexual conduct’ with young women while in ‘jail’
Stephanie Keith/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Wealthy financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continued to have visits from young women that allegedly resulted in sexual liaisons while he was in ‘jail’ in Florida, a lawyer for one of his accusers said Tuesday. Attorney Brad Edwards, who represents Epstein accuser Courtney Wild and several other alleged …
Jul 16
“Make Me Want To” marry you: Jimmie Allen engaged to girlfriend Alexis Gale
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagicJimmie Allen put a ring on it! The “Best Shot” singer proposed to his girlfriend Alexis Gale, a nurse from his hometown of Milton, Delaware, on Monday, July 15, during a trip to one of his favorite places — Disney World. The two were surrounded by family and friends — including both sets of …
Jul 16
South Korean sisters adopted separately learn they grew up 30 minutes apart
Courtesy Ashley Enright(LANSING, Mich.) — Two women who were born in South Korea have developed a close bond after learning they’re actually sisters and share the same biological mother. Ashley Enright, 31, and Trisha Thompson, 30, discovered the news after both took DNA tests and were predicted to be half-siblings. The sisters grew up just …
Jul 16
Couple married 71 years die on same day, just 12 hours apart
iStock(WAYNESBORO, Ga.) — Georgia couple who were married for 71 years have died just hours apart. Marilyn DeLaigle, 88, and her husband, Herbert DeLaigle, 94, both died on Friday, July 12, according to an online obituary. “Mrs. DeLaigle was married to Mr. Herbert DeLaigle for 71 years who entered into rest 12 hours prior to …
Jul 16
Maren Morris is “Rich” with RIAA certifications
Maren Morris; Scott Legato/NBCMaren Morris continues to climb the ladder of success with a series of new sales certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America. The star was surprised with four new plaques commemorating the success of her two albums, Hero and Girl during a private reception at the home of Randy Goodman, chairman and CEO of Maren’s record …
Jul 16
A stunted soybean crop in 2019
An extension crops educator says soybeans planted late will be shorter and struggle to achieve canopy closure. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says in many places the crop is hitting the critical blooming phase. “They’ll put on more height, but I think in a lot of cases, less canopy cover (and) shorter soybeans. …
Jul 16
Agronomist says corn yields might ‘surprise farmers’
A Burrus Seeds field agronomist says Missouri and Illinois farmers need to hold off on fungicide applications as close to tasseling as possible. Dana Harder says earlier applications don’t bring fungicide resources to the ear, losing yield benefit. “We want to delay those applications as close to tasseling as we can,” Harder says. “And when …
