Steve Nedved
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Jul 17
Eggs an interesting case-study as dairy looks to build demand
A marketing consultant points to the resurgence of eggs as a reason to believe demand for dairy products has not peaked. Story Arc Consulting president Steve Lerch says consumer preferences are constantly changing. “I always look at eggs as an interesting case study. For decades, eggs struggled and had to fight this fight about cholesterol. …
Jul 17
Cattle need plenty of watering space
Beef specialist Eric Bailey at the University of Missouri says cattle producers should take measures to help animals survive hot days. “Those could include shade, those could access to water, additional water,” Bailey told Brownfield Ag News Wednesday. “Those could include as simple as hosing the cattle down especially if they’re in a confinement type …
Jul 17
China questions weigh on soybeans
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. It was an up and down day, largely because of uncertainties about China. The rumored purchases of U.S. ag goods by Beijing haven’t surfaced, at least not yet, and a couple hundred million bushels of U.S. beans previously purchased by China remain unshipped, with only about …
Jul 17
Carly Pearce gets “Closer to You” as she steps “Front and Center” on public TV tonight
Big Machine Tonight, you can tune in to watch the premiere of Carly Pearce’s episode of Front and Center on public television. Recorded last September in New York City, Carly’s performance features songs from her debut album, including its chart-topping title track, “Every Little Thing,” plus the hit “Hide the Wine” and the fan favorite “If My Name …
Jul 17
DWU receives highest honor from South Dakota Special Olympics
Dakota Wesleyan University, along with the Mitchell community has been selected to receive the 2019 Don Baker Award on behalf of Special Olympics South Dakota. The Don Baker Award is the highest honor selected by Special Olympics South Dakota. The award is given in honor of Don Baker who was a volunteer and official starter …
Jul 17
WHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern
Motortion/iStock(NEW YORK) — The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo an international emergency. An emergency committee of experts convened by the WHO, the global health arm of the United Nations, recommended the decision after meeting in Geneva on Wednesday to reassess whether the current epidemic …
Jul 17
Tim McGraw reveals what you’ll look like if you “Train the Body” with “Grit & Grace”
Harper WaveWith one best-seller already under his belt, Tim McGraw is unveiling what will likely be his next one. “Really excited to share the cover of my new book #GritandGrace coming this fall,” the Louisiana-born superstar tweeted on Wednesday. The full title of the 304-page volume is Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life. On the …
Jul 17
Humidity and hot nights will stress crops
USDA’s meteorologist says its humidity this week, not the heatwave, that will stress crops. “We’re not going to see much cooling at night do to extremely high dewpoint temperatures and we know from past experience this puts some tremendous stress on corn and soybeans.” Brad Rippey says temperatures in the nineties and above that don’t …
Jul 17
University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Potato Field Day.
Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Larry Lee will be in Hancock on July 18 for the University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Potato Field Day. Continue reading University of Wisconsin and Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association Potato Field Day. at Brownfield Ag News.
Jul 17
Family farms conference focused on building resiliency
The CEO of Family Farms LLC, Shari Rogge-Fidler, says farmers are stronger and better when they work together, especially during challenging times. “We are providing ideas for families to build resiliency within their own family, but also with finances, HR, and agronomic tips for building resilience.” She says they opened the Family Farms summer conference …
