For years, a major topic of debate in Massachusetts has been the construction of "Cape Wind," an offshore wind farm that would provide power to the New England area. After much debate over Cape Wind, the project has been approved at both the local and federal levels, and it now appears to be moving forward.

Although recent months have shown a surge in new housing starts, the Commerce Department's recent report for March indicates that construction on new homes has fallen off considerably, reports Bloomberg.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to students at Kansas State about the importance of agriculture in the United States, reports Drovers Cattle Network.

Across the country, construction workers are slowly beginning to find work again after the economic downturn caused funding for many projects to dry up. In Minnesota, workers in the construction industry are excited about their future job prospects, according to Minnesota Public Radio.

Global sales of construction equipment hit an all-time high last year, suggesting that the construction industry is getting back to work after the economic downturn took its toll on many contractors.

A recent report released by the Associated General Contractors of America reveals that Denver leads the way among metropolitan areas when it comes to construction jobs added over the past year, the Denver Post reports.

One of the problems that farmers all across the country have been dealing with is the early bloom of some crops due to the warm weather. To those not versed in agriculture, this might initially sound like a good thing - warm weather bringing crops to bloom faster and allowing farmers the chance to harvest early. However, due to the fact that temperatures can still drop, this actually represents a dangerous situation for many growers.

Sometimes, the success of one industry can assist with another. That's the case in Massachusetts, where a boom in biopharmaceutical companies is leading to a similar rise in construction jobs.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new public education initiative dedicated to stopping the spread of pests and other invasive species that could potentially harm crops and other agricultural assets.

Many NFL fans have heard talk for a while now of a team possibly moving to Los Angeles, but so far it's all been just rumors and speculation. Although no team has officially announced they're moving to California anytime soon, construction is moving ahead on the stadium that would eventually house the mystery team, reports ESPN.