Sgt. Donald Holbert/U.S. Marine Corps(WASHINGTON) — Two U.S. Marines and a U.S. Navy corpsman are under investigation in connection with the death of a U.S. contractor in northern Iraq, according to two U.S. officials. The New York Times was the first to report the incident. The contractor’s death followed a physical altercation which took place …
Jan 08
No pictures please: Why Old Dominion caved to the pressure to put their own photo on “Make It Sweet” cover
RCA NashvilleOld Dominion marks a career milestone of sorts with their latest hit, “Make It Sweet”: It’s one of the few times the five-man-band has used their own photo on the cover of one of their albums or singles. “That’s one of the first times,” lead singer Matthew Ramsey agrees, as the band laughs. “Well, but we’re not …
Jan 08
Wind Advisory issued January 08 at 2:05AM MST until January 08 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING… * TIMING…Wind speeds will increase by late this morning, then gradually diminish through the late afternoon. Strongest winds are expected from 11 am through 4 pm. * WINDS…Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph gusting 40 to 50 mph are expected.
Jan 07
Wind Advisory issued January 07 at 9:05PM MST until January 08 at 5:00PM MST by NWS
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY… * TIMING…Strong northwest winds will accompany a frontal passage overnight. Winds again become strong after sunrise through Tuesday evening. The winds will be strongest and most widespread Tuesday afternoon. * WINDS…Northwest winds of 25 to 35 mph gusting 40 to 50 mph
Jan 07
Two Marines under investigation in the death of US contractor in Iraq: Officials
Sgt. Donald Holbert/U.S. Marine Corps(WASHINGTON) — Two U.S. Marines are under investigation in connection with the death of a U.S. contractor in northern Iraq, according to two U.S. officials. A U.S. Navy corpsman is also under investigation, according to the New York Times, which was the first to report the incident. The contractor’s death followed …
Jan 07
Yield contest winners take irrigation seriously
Kaley and Brett Wilkerson’s 94-bushel soybeans are the best irrigated soybeans in Missouri this year. Kaley – whose first child was born in July – takes irrigation management so seriously that she fills the graveyard shift at checking pivots. She and husband Brett constantly keep track of fertility, micronutrients, disease and pests always with an …
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 …