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Survey Says: More slow economic growth ahead in Midwest
posted on March 1, 2013 at 4:35 PM
A monthly economic survey index for nine Midwest and Plains states dipped last month, suggesting only slow growth for the region over the next three to six months.
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Poland finds horse meat DNA in beef samples
posted on March 1, 2013 at 4:34 PM
One of Poland's top veterinarians said Thursday that traces of horse-meat DNA have been found in beef samples taken from three meat processors - the first acknowledgement that the country could be a source of the horse meat that fraudulently ended...
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Idaho bull sells for $600K, sets world record
posted on March 1, 2013 at 4:34 PM
A Hereford bull from an Idaho breeder has set a new world record, selling for $600,000 at the Bruneau ranch's annual bull sale.
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Survey shows China manufacturing at 4-month low
posted on March 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM
A survey shows China's manufacturing activity this month has declined to a four-month low in a reminder of possible threats to its shaky economic recovery.
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Fewer Cattle Close Feedlots, Meatpackers
posted on March 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM
Years of drought are reshaping the beef industry as feedlots and a major meatpacking plant close because there are too few cattle left to supply them.
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TransCanada: Pipeline Would Not Affect Climate
posted on February 22, 2013 at 1:32 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a shift in strategy, the company that wants to build an oil pipeline from western Canada to Texas said Tuesday that the project will have no measurable effect on global warming.
Alex Pourbaix, TransCanada's president for...
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No Immediate Ruling on Bid to Delay NYC Soda Rule
posted on February 22, 2013 at 1:26 PM
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge isn't saying how soon he'll decide whether to delay enforcement of New York City's first-of-its-kind effort to limit the size of sugary drinks.
The American Beverage Association and other groups faced off with city...
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Illinois Lawmakers File Bill to Regulate 'Fracking'
posted on February 22, 2013 at 1:24 PM
CHICAGO (AP) - Two downstate lawmakers have introduced a bill to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in Illinois.
Marion Democratic state Rep. John Bradley and Olney Republican David Reis filed the bill Thursday. Supporters of hydraulic...
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New Taxes, Fees Urged to Improve Water Systems
posted on February 22, 2013 at 1:17 PM
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -- California water officials are urging state lawmakers to create a funding source by implementing new taxes or fees so communities with high levels of nitrates in their drinking water can build and operate safe water...
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Ireland Says Irish Meat Processor B&F Shipped Horse Meat Labeled 'Beef' to Czech Customer
posted on February 22, 2013 at 1:02 PM
DUBLIN (AP) — An Irish slaughterhouse has been caught labeling horse meat as beef and shipping it to a company in the Czech Republic, Ireland’s government announced Friday in the most clear-cut finding by any country since the...
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FAA Moves Closer To Widespread US Drone Flights
posted on February 15, 2013 at 2:16 PM
The law requires the FAA allow drones wide access to U.S. airspace by 2015.
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Corn Shortage Idles 20 Ethanol Plants Nationwide
posted on February 15, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Ethanol industry trade group data shows 20 of the nation's 211 ethanol plants have ceased production over the past year
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White House Warns Of Food Safety Cuts
posted on February 15, 2013 at 2:04 PM
Department of Agriculture inspectors could be furloughed for up to 15 days, meaning meatpacking plants would have to intermittently shut down and there could be less meat in grocery stores.
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Iowa Farmers Who Host Tours Not Shielded From Lawsuits
posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:52 PM
Iowa Farm Bureau warned liability would jeopardize tours that teach children about animals and farming
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Executive Sentenced For Tomato Price Fixing Scam
posted on February 15, 2013 at 1:13 PM
Buyers from Kraft, PepsiCo Inc.'s Frito-Lay unit, Safeway Inc. and B&G Foods Inc. have pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in the case.
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