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John R. Block Reports from Washington May 27, 2020 “Challenges we face” Read More »
A system that drenched Florida this past weekend has now been upgraded to the second named storm of the year off the coast of South Carolina, where it is expected to make landfall later today. Tropical Storm Bertha has an …
Tropical Storm Bertha Forms off SC Coast Read More »
For the fourth consecutive week, the national average price of gasoline increased, up 5.5 cents to $1.96 per gallon. The average price of diesel rose 0.2 cents to $2.41 per gallon. Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy says as long as COVID-19 …
Gas, Diesel Prices Continue Rising Read More »
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index from Creighton University shows farmland prices are declining while farmer borrowing is growing. The overall index for May increased to 12.5 from April’s record low 12.1, but down significantly from March’s weak 35.5. The index …
Farmland Prices Continue Decline, Farm Borrowing Increasing Read More »
More consumers are trying online grocery shopping while self-quarantining. According to the Food Marketing Institute, about 21 percent of Americans have tried online shopping for the first time, eight percent have returned, and 19 percent are continuing to online shop. …
Online Grocery Shopping a New Reality Read More »
Flooding this year is expected to be extensive, but not as severe as it was last year. Stephanie Ho has the story.
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