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Rural America is suffering an economic crisis as crop prices plunge

Rural America is suffering an economic crisis as crop prices plunge

U.S. producers of corn and soybeans have sent dire warnings as prices for their crops have crashed in recent years while President Donald Trump’s trade war whipsaws farmers. On Thursday, the National Corn Growers Association raised alarms about “the economic crisis hitting rural America, as commodity prices drop at a time when input costs remain at near-record highs.” Corn prices have plunged …

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Could this ‘superfruit’ be Florida’s next big crop?

Could this ‘superfruit’ be Florida’s next big crop?

When it comes to Florida, fruits like oranges and pineapples may be the first things that come to mind. But that may not be the case forever. According to the UF/IFAS, researchers are looking into the possibility of bringing acerola to the Sunshine State as its next big crop. Acerola — also known as a “Barbados cherry” — is a …

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Swarming to San Francisco’s A.I. Boom: a New Crop of 20-Something CEOs – The New York Times

Swarming to San Francisco’s A.I. Boom: a New Crop of 20-Something CEOs  The New York Times Why Are AI Startups Mainly in California?  Tech in Asia AI will spark economic growth for Bay Area, economist says, but job creation is another story  The Business Journals San Francisco’s Young AI Entrepreneurs Fuel $50B Tech Boom  WebProNews AI Companies Fueling San Francisco Comeback  Silicon UK Source link

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Media shifts brings a new crop of leaders into play

Media shifts brings a new crop of leaders into play

Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Financial Officer Gunnar Wiedenfels walks to a session at the Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference on July 9, 2025 in Sun Valley, Idaho. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Legacy media is in a time of tumult. And it’s bringing a new crop of decision-makers to the fore. In an industry that’s long been run by …

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