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Vermont's biggest city shows how it's done
BURLINGTON, Vt. — There was a McDonald's downtown in Vermont's largest city for years, but then Vermont's largest city decided it didn't want McDonald's anymore. So the McDonald's closed. A McDonald's closing. Who's ever heard of such a thing?...
Tags: Education, Mardi Gras, PBS (tv network), Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Downton Abbey (tv program)
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NDSU economists say land rent should be a win for both parties
VALLEY CITY, N.D. - Cash rent is likely to remain the dominant form of farm land rental arrangement in the region. But the number of “flexible cash” rental deals is increasing in a fast-moving market, experts say, and there always will be a small...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Science and Technology, Finance, Federal Reserve, Politics
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Where 'green' began
MONTELLO, Wis. — When walking in the footsteps of greatness, it is of equal importance to follow where they lead and to discover where they began. In celebration of the life of the fervent conservationist John Muir in the year of his 175th...
Tags: Theodore Roosevelt, Yosemite National Park, Memorial Day, National Parks, Human Interest
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Increase projected in cropland rental rates
Soaring land values are expected to drive up rent for cropland this year, according to preliminary data from the South Dakota State University Farm Real Estate Market Survey. Rents in the northeast section of South Dakota, including Brown County, are...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Finance, Religion and Belief, Auction Service, South Dakota State University
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Playing it safer
William Powers mostly raises a garden for his own family's needs, but on occasion, he offers some of his extra vegetables to the neighbors when they pick up their weekly order of farm-fresh chicken eggs from his acreage north of Lincoln, Neb. Now with a...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Food Network (tv network), Barack Obama, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agriculture
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Crop insurance in action
Patrick Solon's 1,500 acre farm in north central Illinois will celebrate its 165th year in the Solon family on May 23, 2013. The farm, located about 85 miles southwest of Chicago, has been a source of livelihood for six generations of the Solon family,...Tags: Science and Technology, Memorial Day, Agriculture, Natural Disasters, Droughts
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Farmers Markets: Bruins like to feed on fresh fruit and vegetables
In some ways farmers markets are a natural fit at universities, where many students crave healthful, local and organic produce. However, schools are largely closed during summer, the busiest season for markets, and the managers — if students run the...
Tags: Education, University of California, Los Angeles, Students, Teaching and Learning, Colleges and Universities
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Science center uncorks chemistry of wine
Florida sweet corn is in season. Let's celebrate with Charred Corn Tacos With Radish Zucchini Slaw. You'll find the recipe at OrlandoSentinel.com/thedish. In the meantime, let's dish: A vintage idea. The Science of Wine is an innovative approach to wine...
Tags: Honey, Science and Technology, New Smyrna Beach, Radishes, Science
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Community Announcements for May 2
Upcoming public government meetings • Stanford City Council: 6:30 p.m. today at L&N Depot • Crab Orchard City Commission: 6:30 p.m. today at Crab Orchard city hall • Stanford Water Commission: 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Stanford Water...
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Herbert A. Davis, real estate broker
Herbert A. Davis, a Baltimore real estate broker and decorated World War II veteran, died Monday of progressive supranuclear palsy at Keswick Multi-Care Center. He was 87. "Herb was always very enthusiastic and just a great guy," said Dorothy F. "Patsy"...
Tags: Hampden, Parkinson's Disease, Real Estate Agents, Services and Shopping, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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Farmers Markets: From the LAPD to artisanal olive oil
Traditionally, working folk dreamed of retiring to California to grow citrus, or more recently wine grapes, but these days the second career crop of choice appears to be artisanal olive oil. Fresh, local oil is all the rage; universities and industry...
Tags: Petroleum Industry, Los Angeles Police Department, Grapes, Olives
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Brown County has abundant fertile land
When you talk about the most fertile farmland in Brown County, the conversation starts with Bath and Putney. But that's not the end of the conversation. Former Brown County Extension educator Gary Erickson said the best land is in the Groton, Stratford...
Tags: Science and Technology, Arable Farming, Agricultural Research and Technology, Groton, Agriculture
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