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Iowa Apple Growers Fear Another Year of Drought

posted on March 1, 2013 at 4:35 PM

Iowa's apple growers fear what another year of drought will do to their businesses. Many growers also were clobbered last year by a late freeze. Full Story

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. Full Story

Drought's Grip Unrelenting Across Midwest

posted on December 21, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Thursday's weekly U.S. Drought Monitor update shows that roughly 62 percent of the continental U.S. remains in some form of drought. Full Story

Sandy Fails To End Midwest Drought

posted on November 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Midwest farmers have turned their attention to their winter wheat crop, with little cooperation from the weather as about two-thirds of those plantings have taken place in drought-affected areas. Full Story

Market to Market (October 19, 2012)

posted on October 19, 2012 at 9:31 PM

Market to Market (October 19, 2012)
Full Program: The battle over a controversial oil pipeline heats up, even where crude is king. Water from a smaller conduit transcends barriers in the Middle East, earning its developer the World Food Prize. Market analysis with Jamey Kohake. Full Story

Drought conditions ease in key Midwest farm states

posted on October 19, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Recent storms have eased drought conditions in several key Midwest farming states where the corn harvest is wrapping up. Full Story

Market to Market (October 12, 2012)

posted on October 12, 2012 at 7:11 PM

Market to Market (October 12, 2012)
Full Program: The Agriculture Department increases previous estimates on U.S. crop production. The rhetoric gets heated as candidates debate everything from trade policy to a lack of progress on the next Farm Bill. Market analysis with Mark Gold. Full Story

Market to Market (October 5, 2012)

posted on October 5, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Market to Market (October 5, 2012)
Full Program: 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. Full Story

Drought hurts rural economy in 10 states

posted on September 21, 2012 at 4:16 PM

The economy in rural parts of 10 Midwest and Western states continued to look weak in September as the drought weighed down agricultural businesses. Full Story

BPI Files Lawsuit Against ABC

posted on September 14, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Beef Products Inc. has filed a defamation lawsuit against ABC News for its coverage of a meat product that critics dubbed "pink slime," alleging the network misled consumers to believe the product is unhealthy and unsafe. Full Story

Drought could hit Iowa Christmas tree supply

posted on September 14, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Christmas trees in Iowa and other Midwestern states could become the newest victims of this year's drought. Full Story

Drought Worsens in Plains, Despite Cooler Temps

posted on August 24, 2012 at 1:02 PM

ST. LOUIS (AP) — While other corn growers already have cut down their drought-ravaged crops to feed to livestock, Nebraska farmer Doug Nelson still waits for his maize to mature, well aware it won't be a banner year. On the day a new report... Full Story

Heat and No Rain Take a Toll on the Cornbelt

posted on July 6, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Heat and No Rain Take a Toll on the Cornbelt
Hot, dry weather continues to reek havoc on the nation's Cornbelt. Full Story

Market to Market (May 4, 2012)

posted on May 4, 2012 at 7:32 PM

Market to Market (May 4, 2012)
Full Program: Midwest growers step up the pace of spring planting. Lawmakers ponder sweeping reforms in the next Farm Bill. And scientists advocate a multifaceted attack in the war on weeds. Market analysis with Don Roose. Full Story

Survey: Higher Fuel and Energy Slowing Midwest Economic Growth

posted on April 20, 2012 at 1:59 PM

Economic growth appears to be slowing in rural areas of 10 Midwest and Plains states because of higher fuel and energy prices, according to a new monthly survey released Thursday. Full Story
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