Levi Strauss Company turns 150 with roots in 19th century San Francisco
The firm began as a dry goods store in 1853, popularized copper riveted workwear by 1873, and launched Koveralls for toddlers in 1912. It moved into sportswear in 1954 with the denim family, debuted Dockers in 1986, went public in 1971 then became private again, and earned honors as a leading American company while supporting charities for 148 years.
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Farm bill boosts white wheat planting in Kansas and beyond
The farm bill creates a 20 million dollar incentive fund for white winter wheat, targeting hard white varieties. Kansas seeded about 100 000 acres of hard white among 9.4 million acres of winter wheat, with Nebraska consulting on rules. The subsidy tops at 2 million enrolled nationwide, paying under 20 dollars per acre for meeting quality standards, and runs through 2005. Leaders from Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and American White Wheat Producers Assn discuss market-driven motives and policy implications.
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Choosing a Stock Broker for Individual Investments
Learn whether the broker conducts independent research or pitches firm recommendations. Probe how he selects stocks, times sales, matches risk, and minimizes taxes. Ask about conflicts of interest, firm ownership of stocks, and access to past analyst reports. If overwhelmed, mutual funds may suit you better.
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