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Agriculture & Poultry

Ukraine War Imperils Wheat, But Farmers in No Rush to Pivot

Farmers are facing the prospect of another year of drought, climbing fuel and fertilizer costs, and supply chain disruptions. read more >
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Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food / Retail

US Added 678,000 Jobs in February In Sign of Economic Health

As omicron faded, restaurant traffic has increased and travel bookings were up. read more >
Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

Arkansas Panel OKs Health Agencies’ Request to Enforce Vaccine Rule

Officials warned that blocking the rule would jeopardize more than $700 million in federal funding. read more >
Business Services / Government & Politics / Health Care

Supreme Court Blocks Workplace Vaccine Mandate, Allows Mandate in Health Care

At the same time, the court is allowing a vaccine mandate for most health care workers in the U.S. read more >
Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

Home COVID Tests to be Covered by Insurers Starting Saturday

The Biden administration hopes that by easing access to testing, it can help slow the spread of the virus. read more >
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Business Services / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

US Adds Modest 199,000 Jobs as Unemployment Sinks to 3.9%

Wages also rose sharply, a sign that companies are competing fiercely to fill their open jobs. read more >
Business Services / Construction / Restaurants & Food

A Record Number of Americans Quit Their Jobs in November

Quits were high in the low-wage hotel and restaurant industries. read more >