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Saturday, August 18, 2018

  • Economist Mike Walden: The Boost in Benefits and Bonuses

    This is Mary Walden with economist MW, welcoming you to the economic perspective.  Today’s program looks at the boost in benefits and bonuses.  Mike, one of the continuing puzzles in the economy is the lack …

  • Environmental Groups ask Court to Review Pipeline Approval

    RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A coalition of environmental groups has asked a federal appeals court to review the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s approval of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. Thirteen environmental groups petitioned the 4th U.S. …

  • California Farmer Reacts to Roundup Verdict

    California farmers are reacting to the Roundup verdict stemming from a lawsuit against Monsanto. Patrick Cavanaugh reports for SFN.

  • NFU: Beef Producers Hurt by Current Labeling Standards

    The National Farmers Union Thursday told the Department of Agriculture U.S. meat labeling standards are disadvantaging U.S. beef producers by allowing products born, raised, or slaughtered outside of the United States to carry the “Product …

  • USDA Announces Section 32 Beef, Chicken Purchases

    The Department of Agriculture will purchase U.S. beef and chicken for nutrition assistance programs. The purchase intent follows a $50 million purchase announcement of milk for nutrition programs earlier this week. USDA is seeking to …

  • BASF Closes Acquisition of Bayer’s Vegetable Seeds Business

    BASF announced this week it has closed the acquisition of Bayer’s global vegetable seeds business. The transaction, BASF says in a news release, “adds a well-recognized brand with a very successful business track record to …