Valencia Love, ‘friend’ who posted R. Kelly’s bail, says singer used his own money

Scott Olson/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — The mystery woman who posted R. Kelly’s bond, freeing the R&B star from jail on multiple charges of sexually assaulting young girls, has identified herself as a “good friend” of the singer. Valencia Love, 47, of Romeoville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, posted the $100,000 cash bond on Monday that facilitated …

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Strip trials focus on cover crop termination dates

Strip trials conducted across Missouri are shedding light on ideal timing for cover crop termination. John Lory at the University of Missouri tells Brownfield trials show slight yield differences when soybeans are planted “into the green”. “I think we’re helping farmers better understand the levers that make a difference on how to be successful consistently …

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Fungicide-resistant frogeye leaf spot found in South Dakota soybeans

photo courtesy of Iowa State University A common soybean disease has shown resistance to fungicides in South Dakota. Plant pathologists with South Dakota State University and the University of Kentucky have confirmed the pathogen that causes frogeye leaf spot is resistant to QoI fungicides like Headline and Quadris. Febina Mathew with SDSU says this type …

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Hog futures bounce

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were higher on strength in wholesale values during the session, optimistic cash trade, and position squaring ahead of Thursday’s report.  Feeder cattle were supported by the day’s lower move in corn.  April live cattle closed $.70 higher at $129.92 and June live cattle closed $.45 higher at …

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Coming soon: International DJs take their “Best Shot” at remixing Jimmie Allen’s breakthrough hit

ABC/Image Group LAYou’re probably very familiar with “Best Shot,” Jimmie Allen’s multi-week, gold-certified, debut number one hit. But later this week, you’ll get to hear some new versions of the Delaware native’s career-defining song. “In 3 days I’m releasing remixes of ‘Best Shot,’” Jimmie shared on Twitter on Tuesday. “A few different DJs from different countries took my …

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Fans are “Head over Boots” for Jon Pardi’s platinum-selling “California Sunrise”

Capitol NashvilleFive singles in, Jon Pardi’s nearly three-year-old album, California Sunrise, has been certified platinum. The record, which came out in June of 2016, boasts his current top fifteen hit, “Night Shift,” his previous release “She Ain’t In It,” and three number ones: “Head over Boots,” “Dirt on My Boots,” and “Heartache on the Dance Floor.” California …

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Florida zookeeper taken to hospital after rhinoceros strikes her with horn

AOosthuizen/iStock(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — A zookeeper in Florida was struck by a rhinoceros during “routine rhino training” and taken to a hospital for evaluation, according to the zoo. The incident occurred shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jacksonville Zoo Executive Director Tony Vecchio said during a news conference Tuesday. “We are still investigating the situation,” he said. …

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Hanson County Fatal Crash

A 20-year-old woman died early Tuesday in a one-vehicle rollover crash north of Alexandria. She was the only person involved in the crash. A pickup was traveling southbound on 421st Avenue when the driver lost control near the 251st Street intersection. The vehicle crossed into the northbound lane, back across the roadway, into the west …

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Excess soil moisture in Ohio

February started wet and warm for most of Ohio but ended more seasonally. The USDA says statewide temperatures averaged more than 3 degrees warmer than normal, but average precipitation was almost 3 inches above usual levels, leaving most of the state with excessive soil moisture levels. Conditions further delayed the tail end of the corn …

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MU: Glyphosate and pH factor with dicamba

A leading weed scientist says there’s a lot that’s been learned about dicamba off-target movement in the past year. Dr. Kevin Bradley with the University of Missouri, tells Brownfield Ag News that in the past few months it’s been discovered that there’s more dicamba in the air when glyphosate is included in the tank, “From …

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