Dicamba Puts Dicamba’s Future Under Fresh Scrutiny
EPA inspector general report finds senior Trump era staffers improperly influenced the 2018 reapproval of dicamba. The findings raise questions about regulatory credibility and may deter outside scientists, farmers, and legal challenges amid ongoing crop-damage claims linked to the herbicide. Bayer defends XtendiMax, citing new data and prior approvals.
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North Dakota State University
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Shoppers Return to Stores Amid Pandemic Recovery
Americans are returning to in store shopping as vaccinations rise and masks drop. Retailers from Walmart to Macy’s report increased store traffic, with in store purchases showing stronger impulse buying and higher overall spend than online.
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NPD Group
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U.S. jobless claims hit pandemic low as economy reopens
New weekly unemployment benefits filings fell to 406,000, a pandemic low, down 38,000 from the previous week. The Labor Department also confirmed first quarter growth at 6.4 percent annual pace, while the job market strengthens though the unemployment rate stays at 6.1 percent. More Americans spend and travel, yet firms report many openings with scarce applicants.
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U.S. Department of Labor
Iowa sees rise in new jobless claims in week ending May 22
Iowa reports 4 342 new claims for the week ending May 22 plus 26 125 continuing claims. Construction remains the top source of new claims with 769 followed by self employed and manufacturing. The state ceases weekly benefit data.
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