Wall Street Journal writer Marc Vartabedian reported recently that, “Shared-electric-scooter startups have blazed into cities across the world over the past two years. Fueled by roughly $1.5 billion in venture capital, industry leaders Bird Rides Inc. and Lime raced to set up sprawling networks of scooter fleets that users can rent with an app. “Over… Continue Reading
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Scooter Companies Try to Transition from Cash-Hemorrhaging Startups to Profitable Businesses
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Reps. Johnson, Soto Introduce Bill to Ensure Clear Meat Processing and Labeling
A news release yesterday from U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and Darren Soto (D-FL) stated that, “[Reps. Johnson and Darren Soto] today introduced the Food Safety Modernization for Innovative Technologies Act, a bill which would formalize a regulatory framework for food derived from cell-cultured technology. “Earlier this year, the Trump Administration established an agreement between the… Continue Reading
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Acquisition Tactics Fall on a Spectrum- Companies Take Different Views on M&A Success
Andrew Hill indicated recently at The Financial Times Online that, “If there is one truism in mergers and acquisitions, it is this: the success of the deal depends on the success of the integration process. This, in itself, hinges on the fit between the two companies’ cultures — particularly with the dreaded ‘mergers of equals’… Continue Reading
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USDA Reminds Producers of Feb. 28 Deadline for Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
An update yesterday from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) stated that, “The [USDA] reminds agricultural producers interested in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) 2020 general signup to enroll by February 28, 2020. This signup is available to farmers and private landowners who are either enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling for another 10- to… Continue Reading
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Bayer’s Latest Roundup Weedkiller Trial Postponed
Wall Street Journal writers Laura Kusisto and Ruth Bender reported on Friday that, “The latest trial over allegations that Bayer AG’s popular Roundup weedkiller causes cancer was postponed indefinitely at the last minute on Friday to allow room for escalating settlement talks to continue. “Bayer was hours away from facing another jury on the issue,… Continue Reading
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USDA Reminds Producers Who Received ‘Top-up Payments’ about Premium Payment Deadlines
A news release Friday from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) stated that, “[RMA] is reminding producers who received a prevented planting ‘top-up’ payment last fall that they are required to purchase Federal crop insurance for the next two crop years. The deadlines (Sales Closing Dates) to purchase these crop insurance policies are January 31, February… Continue Reading
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Bayer Faces Fourth U.S. Roundup Cancer Trial
Reuters writer Tina Bellon reported today that, “Bayer AG is set to face a fourth U.S. jury trial over allegations that its Roundup weed killer causes cancer, with four cancer patients in the hometown of its agricultural subsidiary Monsanto scheduled to begin making their case on Friday. “The lawsuit marks the first multi-plaintiff trial in… Continue Reading
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Entrepreneurs Connect Consumers with Surplus Produce
Hazel Sheffield reported recently at The Financial Times Online that, “For Tessa Clarke, food waste is personal. The co-founder of Olio, a food-sharing app, was raised on a farm in North Yorkshire where her parents put her to work as soon as she was old enough to carry a bucket. ‘My parents had no qualms… Continue Reading
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Many Homeowners Pay Higher Rates After Refinancing Their Homes to Tap Home Equity
Wall Street Journal writer Ben Eisen reported recently that, “Many U.S. homeowners who need cash are taking it out of their properties. The trade-off: higher interest rates. “Over the past two years, a big chunk of homeowners took on higher interest rates when they refinanced to tap their home equity. These cash-out refinancings, as they… Continue Reading
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Certified Organic Flavors Now Required in Organic Products
A news release earlier this month from the Organic Trade Association stated that, “A final rule published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) now requires the use of certified organic flavors in certified organic products when they are commercially available. The rule was implemented and went into effect on December 27,… Continue Reading
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