Iowa farmland values dip in 2013 despite district gain
A Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago survey shows Iowa farmland values fell 1 percent from Q3 2013 to year end and 2 percent year over year to Jan 1, 2014. The seven state district rose 5 percent overall, with drought and weaker loan repayments pressing credit. farmers expect stability in early 2014. Iowa led district insured losses at $2.22 billion, accounting for 61 percent.
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Iowa
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Federal Reserve District
David Oppedahl
Midwest
Oppedahl
Wisconsin
Comcast Time Warner Cable deal faces year of scrutiny
The 45.2 billion Comcast Time Warner Cable merger will undergo lengthy U.S. regulatory review likely ending in approval if pledges prevent harm to Internet users. FCC Chair Wheeler may shield online video providers and expand fast Web access, while analysts predict divestitures and conditions to curb market dominance.
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Time Warner Cable
U.S
Federal Communications Commission
Tom Wheeler
Netflix
Wheeler Fcc
Rob McDowell
Antitrust
FCC
At&t
Verizon Communications
Comcast
No. 2
Time Warner
New York
Los Angeles
Stifer Nicolaus
Christopher King
Josh James
NBC Universal
Stifel
Former athletes turn to small business in Raleigh
Two ex pros Wes Chesson and Battaglia share lessons from sports and startups. Chesson launched The Chesson Co after an NFL career and now runs insurance for individuals and firms with four staff. Battaglia owns Lucky B's bar in Raleigh, saying NHL discipline translates to inventory control and team leadership.
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Wes Chesson
Atlanta Falcons
Wesson
Chesson
Chesson Co
Raleigh
NFL
Bates Battaglia
Battaglia
Raleigh, N.C
Lucky B’s
Carolina Hurricanes
Mike Lombardo
Sleigh News & Observer
N.C
Rich Battaglia
Propane Prices Fall Across Iowa Amid Warmer Forecasts
Iowa propane prices drop 12 cents to a state average of 3.08 per gallon as milder forecasts ease wholesale pressure. U.S. propane inventories declined 2.94 million barrels, while Enterpris e Product Partners relief order supports Midwest and Northeast shipments. Natural gas futures rise to 5.22 per thousand cubic feet after the winter storm.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Harold Hommes
United States
Federal Energy Information Administration
Hommes
U.S
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Midwest
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