Shutdown delays key USDA crop report due to funding lapse
The U S government shutdown stops the USDA crop production survey delaying the report set for Friday October 11 and delaying data that guide global grain and other commodity prices. Analysts warn of scheduling conflicts if the shutdown extends beyond two days and potential value erosion of collected field data.
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From football to startups Kaeding navigates a post career shift
Iowa native Nate Kaeding who played for the Hawkeyes and Chargers shifted after injuries to study in an executive MBA program at the University of Iowa. He co developed Short's whiskey using locally sourced Burr Oak staves and Cedar Ridge distillery as part of expanding a restaurant brand in Iowa City. Matt Kroul, a former Jets player, runs Kroul Farms which experiments with distilling wood from Burr Oak trees on site.
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Short’s Burger and Shine
Iowa City
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Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery
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Mount Vernon
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Iowa City West High Trojans
University of Iowa Hawkeyes
San Diego Chargers
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Iowa
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Kroul Farms
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Kalona Organics disputes recall of chocolate milk
Kalona Organics and its Kalona Super Natural line say a state ordered voluntary recall of whole chocolate milk in September was unnecessary and that their product remains safe. The Iowa Agriculture Department says FDA tests showed positive phosphase indicating improper pasteurization, justifying the recall and consumer safety measures.
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Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
United plans thinner seats to add four passengers on regional jets
United Air Lines will reconfigure about 500 regional jets to 70 seats by adding thinner seats. Economy Plus drops to 16 and coach rises to 48 while first class stays at six. The change trims weight for fuel savings and boosts revenue while keeping legroom and seat width similar.
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