
In some areas, kids will be going to school, at least part of the week. Here are some tips for packing a safe school lunch for them. Gary Crawford reports.
Mary: I’m Mary Walden, with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at a shake-up in universities. Mike, many universities are beginning the academic year totally on-line, while others are using a combination of on-line and…
The derecho event cut an 80-mile swath across Iowa, impacting roughly 14 million acres of crops and severely damaging four million acres of corn, while soybeans appear to be recovering. Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill says the damage is…
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2020 –U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11, 2020. This program provides direct relief to producers who…
Mary: This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at achieving internet for all. Mike, Covid-19 has dramatically increased the use of home internet, both for work and for education. Yet a…
Mary: I’m Mary Walden with economist MW welcoming you to the economic perspective. Today’s program looks at vertical farms. Mike, many futurists say we are on the cusp of dramatic technological change that will upend the ways we perform many…
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