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.
Prospects looking up for Minnesota construction workers
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IronPlanet on Apr 12, 2012 9:53:00 AM
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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.
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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.
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Michigan farmers anticipate heavy losses on cherry crops
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IronPlanet on Apr 9, 2012 8:27:00 AM
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.
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Massachusetts biopharmaceutical companies expand to the tune of $2 billion
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IronPlanet on Apr 6, 2012 8:33:00 AM
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.
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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.
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AEG hopes to start LA NFL stadium construction next year
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IronPlanet on Apr 5, 2012 9:05:00 AM
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.
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Marlins Park represents a step forward for baseball stadiums
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IronPlanet on Apr 4, 2012 5:28:00 AM
At first glance, those comparing the brand-new Marlins Park in downtown Miami to the historic Camden Yards in Baltimore may not find much in common. However, the two buildings have more linking them than one might imagine, writes USA Today.
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Apartment construction in the Washington, D.C., area is reportedly booming - so much so that developers may have overestimated the demand, reports the Washington Business Journal.
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High prices for crops are resulting in a reduction of lands protected under the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), reports Reuters.
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