by Rhyan Kronzer | Aug 21, 2013 | Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON – Passing a new farm bill in Congress is being threatened again but this time, it is over California egg standards. Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, has included an amendment known as the Protect Interstate Commerce Act in the House farm bill that would prevent...
by Rhyan Kronzer | Aug 14, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics
Shrimp prices may be on the rise as the International Trade Commission heard testimony Tuesday from witnesses both for and against imposing duties on foreign shrimp importers. A final ruling is expected from the commission in Septemeber.
by Rhyan Kronzer | Aug 12, 2013 | Business & Tech, Topics
Image Source: Creative CommonsOn average, Americans consumed 4.2 pounds of shrimp per capita in 2011, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service. WASHINGTON — Domestic shrimp producers find out Tuesday whether they will be one step closer to getting...
by Rhyan Kronzer | Aug 5, 2013 | Business & Tech, Politics
WASHINGTON — The manipulation of aluminum, which is driving up prices for manufacturers and has already cost consumers roughly $5 billion, has been the subject of scrutiny in Washington this summer. However, experts assert that the problem originated in...
by Rhyan Kronzer | Aug 5, 2013 | Business & Tech, Science + Technology
Photo by Doug Waylett WASHINGTON— The spread of a potentially destructive fungus typically found in rye and other cereal grains may be on the rise in Iowa after a wet spring followed by intense summer heat created optimal conditions for the fungus to thrive. The...
