Drought study says crop insurance works as designed
Economists say crop insurance shifts most losses to taxpayers as drought drives up indemnities. Revenue protection covers 80 percent of insured acres, with payouts rising when yields fall and prices rise, potentially boosting farmer income this year despite losses.
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Cedar Rapids sees mixed waste trends amid Garby rollout
Cedar Rapids and surrounding cities report varied garbage and recycling changes during fiscal 2012 with some gains in recycling and declines in trash, while yard waste dropped sharply due to drought. Officials note data challenges in linking trends to the Garby program.
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