Agribusiness mergers spark alarm over farmers and consumers
Iowa experts warn growing agribusiness mergers threaten farmer revenue and tech access. Hearing in Cedar Rapids with Sen Tom Harkin and Sen Charles Grassley features farmers, regulators, and industry leaders voicing fears of reduced competition. Smithfield Foods' bid for Murphy Family Farms highlighted as a major recent consolidation.
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Iowa
Grain and Soybean Futures Mixed Ahead of USDA Reports
Grain and soybean futures on the Chicago Board of Trade ended mixed as investors positioned ahead of USDA monthly rest forecasts. Corn declined on expectations of a minor crop reduction, while soybeans briefly rebounded before slipping with weakness in corn and wheat. Wheat eased on global supply concerns, and livestock futures also moved lower with live cattle, feeder cattle, lean hogs, and pork bellies all finishing down.
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USDA
Property Owners of Greater Frederick meet Sept 15
The Property Owners Association of Greater Frederick Inc will hold its general membership meeting at 7pm on Wednesday Sept 1 in the Winchester Room of Winchester Hall Judge Frederick Bower of Frederick County District Court will be guest speaker addressing landlord prep for rental court appearances The schedule notes Sheriff Jim Hagg and Police Chief Col Ray Kaffensberger for January with talks on curb drug problems and help avenues Jeff Taylor Mr Landlord will address the group General reviews of a Maryland law effective Oct 1 on landlord tenant actions and EPA lead paint documents were mailed and will be available at the September meeting
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Frederck Bower
Frederick County
Jeff Taylor
Mr Landlord
Maryland
Environmental Protection Agency
Bell Atlantic workers sue company for retaliation over discrimination
Washington workers including 1996 discrimination suit participants sue Bell Atlantic Corp in US District Court for $60 million alleging harassment and denial of promotions for reporting discrimination. The action notes EEOC cases among plaintiffs. Washington Homes Inc reports fiscal year 1999 net earnings of $106 million on revenues of $362.7 million, up sharply from prior year, with fourth quarter earnings of $45 million on revenues of $129.9 million.
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District of Columbia
Washington Homes Inc
Bell Atlantic faces discrimination suit over retaliation claims
A 1996 $500 million suit by 48 workers accuses Bell Atlantic of racial discrimination in hiring, training, and promotions and of retaliating against employees who protested. The suit claims several retaliation acts, including blocked job opportunities and monitoring at work and home. Bell Atlantic denies the charges, insisting on a strong record against discrimination. Washington Homes, active in Frederick County, says it treats discrimination seriously.
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John Hermina
Bell Atlantic
Bank Illuminates Weinberg Center For North By Northwest Night
Woodsboro Bank funded new lighting on the Egyptian style second story of the Weinberg Center and hosted a reception with free tickets to North By Northwest. Bank president C Richard Milter praised the contribution and welcomed guests for the center's new office at 6 W Patrick St. A crowd of executives, guests, and friends attended.
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Woodsboro Bank
C. Richard Milter
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