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Presidential candidates exchange jabs on the economy in the first of three debates. Midwest business conditions improve modestly, but the outlook is anything but optimistic.Market analysis with Sue Martin. (27:44)
In the News
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Dairies Pamper Cows With Massages, Waterbeds
(Oct 5, 2012) There's no sound scientific data to back up the claims, but dairy farmers say they believe they're seeing improved productivity.
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Salmonella Confirmed in Peanut Butter Plant
(Oct 5, 2012) Health officials have confirmed the presence of salmonella in a jar of peanut butter found in a victim's home.
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Agriculture Pest Targeted in Santa Clarita Valley
(Oct 5, 2012) Eradication efforts include squirting pesticide in trees within a 16-square-mile target zone.
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UN Sudy Foresees Job Gains With Greener Policies
(Oct 5, 2012) Most of the net employment gains are expected in agriculture, forestry, fishing, energy, manufacturing, recycling, building and transportation.
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California Dairies Going Broke Due to Feed, Milk Prices
(Oct 5, 2012) Since 2008, California has lost nearly 300 dairies.
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Drought Conditions Worsen In Some Key Midwest Farming States
(Oct 5, 2012) The unrelenting dryness won't have much effect on the region's corn and soybean crops, which are already being plucked from the fields. But it could hurt other crops, such as winter wheat.
