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Tariff instability and a break with China is hitting American companies hard, and homegrown manufacturer John Deere is no exception

Tariff instability and a break with China is hitting American companies hard, and homegrown manufacturer John Deere is no exception

John Deere is the kind of homegrown, domestic manufacturer President Donald Trump claims to support, yet his tariffs and hostility toward China are threatening its bottom line. The Moline, Ill.–based tractor and agriculture machinery manufacturer boasted a record profit just two years ago, but since then its luck has turned. That’s partly because of instability related to tariffs and an …

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Why Your Homegrown Tomatoes Lack Flavor, According to Experts

Why Your Homegrown Tomatoes Lack Flavor, According to Experts

Every summer, gardeners look forward to harvesting juicy, ripe tomatoes straight from the vine. But after all your hard work cultivating a delicious crop, imagine how disappointing it is to pop a tomato into your mouth and taste … nothing. This problem is more common than you might think and can happen due to several issues, such as overwatering and …

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N.J. resident infected by malaria could be first ‘homegrown’ case in decades, state says

N.J. resident infected by malaria could be first ‘homegrown’ case in decades, state says

Investigators are trying to determine whether a Morris County resident infected with malaria represents the first locally-acquired case of the disease in New Jersey since 1991. The resident, who has no international travel history, was not identified. No other information about them was released by the New Jersey Departments of Health and Environmental Protection which are investigating the case and …

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Birmingham, England, bids farewell to homegrown metal hero : NPR

Birmingham, England, bids farewell to homegrown metal hero : NPR

Ozzy Osbourne’s funeral cortege makes it way through the streets of Birmingham, England, past the Black Sabbath Bench on Wednesday. The Black Sabbath frontman passed away on July 22, at age of 76. Christopher Furlong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Christopher Furlong/Getty Images LONDON — Tens of thousands of fans converged Wednesday on Birmingham, England, the home city of metal …

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