Tariff sparks a tomato industry trade war
A 17.09 percent anti dumping duty on Mexican tomatoes takes effect mid July as the Trump administration withdraws from a NAFTA era pact. Florida growers and U.S. importers clash over price, supply, and consumer choice as greenhouse and outdoor farming compete, with widespread impacts on retailers and restaurants.
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Florida
Mexico
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U.S
Tony DiMare
DiMare Inc
United States
DiMare
Lance Jungmeyer
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas
Commerce Department
Department
Hulett
NatureSweet
German Gandara
Andrew Muhammad
University of Tennessee At Knoxville
Muhammad
Fort Worth
Adrian Burciaga
Don Artemio
Sinaloa
Daniel Sumner
University of California At Davis
Matt Mandel
SunFed
Zhengfei Guan
University of Florida
Guan
Old MacDonalds Farm Opens Season With Chalk Event
Old MacDonalds Farm at Bever Park opens Monday in Cedar Rapids with a Chalk the Farm event. The petting zoo, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through summer and fall, features farm animals and waterfowl. Admission is free with a $1 suggested donation. The farm lies at 2700 Bever Ave SE and is run by Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation.
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Cedar Rapids
Old MacDonald
Bever Park
Petting Zoo
Jade Burnett
Jim Slosiarek
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Firefighters put out blaze at Johnson County Courthouse
Iowa City firefighters responded to a late Thursday fire on the third floor of the Johnson County Courthouse at 417 S Clinton St. The blaze, contained to a small area, prompted an investigation by the fire department and sheriff's office. the courthouse stayed open and hearings were not affected.
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Iowa City Fire Department
Johnson County
S. Clinton St
Johnson County Sheriffs Office
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Apollo Beach
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Old MacDonald’s
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