A bigger-than-expected strawberry crop this year is cutting into farmers' profits, reports The Associated Press.
Big strawberry crop means low prices for Florida farmers
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California plans to spend more than $600 million on new prison construction to help with overcrowding across the state, according to The Los Angeles Times.
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Many consumers might assume that when gas prices rise, the primary impact is on their travel costs. However, the price of gas can affect all aspects of the economy, with construction being an industry that feels the effects on a variety of levels. From running equipment to transporting the items to different sites, has prices seriously influence the cost of construction.
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Casino Arizona has announced that it will be building a new bingo hall at its casino, with construction expected to be completed by October.
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Today marks National Agriculture Day, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is celebrating by holding a number of events in Washington, D.C. that seek to raise awareness of how important farmers are to this country.
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Although not nearly as common as some other crops in the country, growing hops can be a profitable business for some farms, especially with the rise of so many craft breweries in the United States. The country's appreciation for a well-crafted beer will likely never wane, and those who have begun hop farming are reaping the benefits, reports NewsWorks.
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New $35 million science complex coming to Wilkes University
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IronPlanet on Mar 2, 2012 2:47:00 AM
Wilkes University in Pennsylvania has started construction on a $35 million science complex that the school says marks a pivotal point in the school's history.
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Major New Orleans construction projects may compete for contractors
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IronPlanet on Mar 2, 2012 2:46:00 AM
Occasionally, major projects that require multiple contractors can actually begin to compete against one each other, as it's highly desirable for a project to go to a construction company owner who knows how to keep costs down.
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The state of Pennsylvania has declared March 4-10 to be "Agriculture Week" throughout the state, as officials look to recognize the hard work that goes into growing the nation's food supply.
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Budget shortfall causes county to slash construction projects
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IronPlanet on Mar 1, 2012 1:08:00 AM
Atlanta's DeKalb County is facing a major problem as the school board has found a $41 million budget shortfall in the sales tax-funded construction account. Superintendent Cheryl Atkinson is now considering cutting 35 different building projects to make up the deficit, reports The Atlanta Journal Constitution.
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