Mid West Meat Packers Slowed By Cattle Shortage
The 20 year plus cattle shortage in Kansas Missouri Iowa and other Midwest states has forced plants and slaughterhouses to lay off workers and cut hours. Beef prices have surged with hamburger over 2 dollars per pound in some cities and steak costs up over 25 percent in six months. Analysts say ranchers liquidations and herd reductions due to low beef prices drive the shortage.
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Vendors' Gift Rule Aims to Curb State Contract Bias
Richmond AP reports the Division of Purchases and Supply unveils a vendors' manual banning gifts to state employees without written permission. Violations could bar a company from state business. The move follows prior investigations and a firing over improper gifts amid a beef industry context in Iowa and Kansas markets.
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Frederick South feature on people and events
The Star presents Frederick South a weekly feature spotlighting residents and happenings in the southern Frederick County area each Wednesday. It highlights local stories, profiles and community happenings to map the region’s culture and daily life.
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Bank of Virginia Offers 2.459 Percent Money Market Certificates
Bank of Virginia advertises a 2.459 percent annualized return on money market certificates the highest available. It promises interest payments at maturity or monthly and requires a minimum deposit of 10000 dollars. The term details follow.
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