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Higher milk prices don't help dairy farmers much
RIVERDALE, Calif. (AP) — Milk prices are rising, but that's not helping a lot of dairy farmers, who are still struggling after several disastrous years. They say the increase isn't enough to make up for a rise in feed costs as corn is diverted...Tags: California
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Analysis: High speed trading a stiff challenge for U.S. regulators
ReutersCHICAGO (Reuters) - Financial trading in world markets has grown so lightning-fast that effective regulation is growing tougher by the second, increasing the threat of crashes sparked by hoaxes, electronic glitches or yet-unknown causes. The latest alarm...Tags: Personal Finance, Mutual Funds, Dow Jones Industrial Average, Media Industry, Finance
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#Pennsylvania Game Commission creates second #CWD #deer management area
Lehigh Valley WildThe Pennsylvania Game Commission has established the state’s second Disease Management Area in parts of four counties in response to three hunter-killed deer that tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. Through an executive order, PGC Executive... -
Muevete USA promotes healthy lifestyles among Latinos and Hispanics
Staff WriterCALEXICO — Football, zumba, softball and boxing are some of the fun activities children said they do for exercise at the first annual Muevete USA event. Combating childhood obesity was the focus at the Muevete USA project held Saturday at Cesar...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Dwayne Johnson, Weight, Coca-Cola Co., Obesity
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Virus found in Iowa hog population, possibly beyond
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A potentially fatal hog virus, porcine epidemic diarrhea, has been found in the United States for the first time, government and private industry officials said on Friday, posing a new threat for the country's struggling pork...Tags: Medical Specialization, Diseases and Illnesses, Foods and Beverages, Viral Diseases and Infections, Hamburgers
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LIVESTOCK-US live cattle futures sag ahead of USDA report
Reuters* Cattle data seen neutral to futures on Monday * Feeders drop in tandem with live cattle futures * Fund selling, pig disease guide CME hogs lower By Theopolis Waters CHICAGO, May 17 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures closed...Tags: Viral Diseases and Infections, Marketing
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One step closer to obtaining funding to finish new Hedgesville public library building
matthewu@herald-mail.comThe Berkeley County Building Commission advanced a bond ordinance to second reading Thursday that would allow officials to obtain up to $700,000 in financing to complete the new Hedgesville, W.Va., public library building. The bond ordinance for the...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Libraries, Government, Debt Market, Loans
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Planting for our future
It truly is crunch time in ag land as we’re been dealing with the coldest spring in years. Many planters and tractors are set to roll, but with soil temperatures still in the 45-50 degree range, it’s still a waiting game. Our front page...Tags: Iowa State University , Weather, Weather Reports, Colleges and Universities, Education
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Organic industry's political influence rises on Capitol Hill as demand grows for organic foods
Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — The organic food industry is gaining influence on Capitol Hill, prompted by its entry into traditional farm states and by increasing consumer demand. That's not going over well with everyone in Congress. Tensions between...Tags: Organic Foods, Kurt Schrader, Elections, Arable Farming, Politics
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U.S. farmers dodge showers to plant corn at breakneck pace
Reuters* Rapid corn planting progress likely this week * Farmers sowing crop between showers * U.S. corn seeding pace had fallen to record low By Sam Nelson CHICAGO, May 17 (Reuters) - Less-than-ideal yet drier weather this week allowed U.S. farmers to begin...Tags: Weather, Chicago Board of Trade, Weather Reports
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Free food handling training in Northampton Borough for non-profit organizations
Representatives of non-profit organizations can receive free training for food handling in an event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture from 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 28. The event takes place at the Northampton Borough Office at 1401... -
CME live cattle futures gain, choppy before USDA report
ReutersMay 17 (Reuters) - CME live cattle futures inched higher in choppy action on Friday as investors tweaked positions before the U.S. Department of Agriculture's monthly cattle-on-feed report at 2 p.m. CDT (1900 GMT), analysts and traders said. * Analysts...Tags: Memorial Day
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