Business Week in Review Cedar Rapids and Beyond
Summary of regional and national business items: Eastern Iowa Airport expects 9 percent less rental car revenue over five years amid four bidders for five-year contracts. Macy's and J C Penney face trial over Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia cookware deals. Iowa notes explore Orascom fertilizer project. online penalties for suspended drivers begin. Rockwell Collins lands Airbus A350 rudder and brake contract and DoD GPS project funding. Peregrine Financial Group HQ for sale after bankruptcy and fraud case. J C Penney shares slide 16 percent after worse than expected loss. Trade mission to Vietnam and Philippines aims to boost Iowa pork and manufacturing exports.
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Drought Threatens Iowa Apple Orchards Across State
Iowa apple growers face harsh drought risking business viability after last year’s 94 percent drop in production from 2011. ISU orchard yielded only 10 bushels in 2012, far below its 20 ton annual norm, as all Iowa enters drought with extreme conditions in the northwest.
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Iowa ends testing for aflatoxin in milk
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship ends mandatory aflatoxin screening in milk after six months of testing linked to drought conditions. Four loads tested positive, all destroyed, with the last positive on November 7. about 88.46 million gallons tested since then.
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Correction: Mutual funds closing results listed as of Thursday
An Associated Press error omitted Thursday closing mutual funds results from Friday’s Business 380. The list shows fund names, tickers, and closing figures as of 3 p.m. Thursday for American Funds, Dodge & Cox, DoubleLine, Eaton Vance, Fidelity, Nordic, Harbor, Oakmark, PIMCO, Price Funds, Vanguard, Wellspring, and Wasatch groups, with price changes.
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