The U.S. Commerce Department recently released its report on construction spending for the month of March, and it appears that projects just barely picked up after two straight months of declines.

On the whole, the weather this year has been very kind to farmers across the country. A very mild winter meant that planting was able to take place much sooner than normal, and farmers were able to take advantage and get their fields plowed and planted early. Unfortunately, the excellent weather was not uniform in every part of the country, and some areas suffered.

The construction of a new football stadium at Tulane University in New Orleans could be facing a major hurdle thanks to new local legislation that would likely delay the groundbreaking of the facility, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Farmers in Minnesota have brought out the tractors a bit early this year, as the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports a large portion of this year's crops have already been planted.

Construction of a $1 billion "hospital of the future" has been completed in northern San Diego County.

Genetically engineered crops have resulted in some amazing advancements in the field of agriculture, but several new problems have arisen that have some advocates calling for better regulation and control.

While a tornado can be a devastating natural disaster for those caught in its path, the destruction can actually benefit construction companies once the dust has settled. Twisters that wreaked havoc across the Midwest last year helped keep some construction companies afloat as they assisted with the rebuilding, and it now appears the disasters could have even more help for the industry.

There's been a surge in demand for organic crops in recent years, but many farmers may be hesitant to adopt organic practices because it tends to lower the crop yield. However, a recent study indicates that organic farming can result in just as large of a crop as normal techniques under certain conditions, according to The Los Angeles Times.

The Senate Agricultural Committee has approved a new farm bill that would change the way farmers are supported by the federal government, reports Bloomberg.

Shopping center developer Taubman Centers has announced construction is set to begin on the new Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota, Fla.