Tobacco companies sued for $133 million in missed settlement payments
Philip Morris USA, RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. and more than a dozen other tobacco companies have been sued by the Iowa Attorney General for allegedly failing to pay the state $133 million owed under a 1998 settlement intended to avoid future health-related lawsuits. The companies withheld part of their annual payments to Iowa in bad …
Fuel prices to rise as government caves in to demands from petrol dealers
ISLAMABAD: Petroleum product prices are expected to rise as the Economic Coordinating Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved increased sales and distribution margins for Petroleum Marketing Companies (OMC) and petroleum traders, FYR reported News citing sources. A well-placed source in the Ministry of Finance told ARY News that the ECC meeting chaired by Finance Minister Miftah …
Broadband projects in 21 states get USDA financing
The USDA has awarded $401 million in grants and loans to 21 projects in 11 states, from Alaska to Texas, to provide residents and businesses with access to high-speed internet service, announced the Biden administration on Thursday. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said during a White House briefing that additional awards through the ReConnect Program would …
Closing of the sale of a multi-unit community in Westchester County, New York
JLL Capital Markets today announced the closing of the sale of Avalon Green, a 617-unit value-added multi-unit community located in Westchester County in Elmsford, New York. JLL marketed the property on behalf of the seller, AvalonBay Communities, Inc. A joint venture between Harbor Group International, LLC and Azure Partners, LLC acquired the asset. The three-phase …
Florida job recruiter receives second ‘batch’ of phantom jobless claims
SOUTH DAYTONA, FL. – When We Hire LLC contacted WKMG-TV in 2021, the South Daytona company was sorting through more than 20 unemployment claims filed by people who had never worked for the company. The Department of Economic Opportunity contacted the placement company to confirm or deny the benefit claims. [TRENDING: WATCH: Fight forced evacuation …
Why the US thinks the plan to impose a price cap on Russian oil might actually work
The United States is still ‘far’ from reaching an international agreement to impose a price cap on Russian oil exports, with limited enthusiasm so far from the world’s largest energy buyers, l India and China, a senior Biden energy adviser said. But Amos Hochstein, President Biden’s special coordinator for international energy affairs, said he remained …
US to plant more trees as climate change kills off forests
The Biden administration on Monday said the government will plant more than one billion trees across millions of acres of burned and dead woodlands in the U.S. West, as officials struggle to counter the increasing toll on the nation’s forests from wildfires, insects and other manifestations of climate change. Destructive fires in recent years that …
Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems Market Set to Fly High in Coming Years – InsuranceNewsNet
New Jersey, United States — (SBWIRE) — 07/24/2022 – Latest published study on Global Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems Market by WADA Research assesses market size, trend and forecast to 2027. Life Insurance Policy Administration Systems Market study covers significant research data and proves that it is a a handy reference document for managers, analysts, …
Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Squeeze Truckers, Farmers and Consumers
KANSAS CITY (AP) — When long-haul trucker Deb LaBree sets out to deliver pharmaceuticals, she has strategies to cut costs. It avoids the west coast and the northeast, where diesel prices are the highest. It organizes its delivery route in such a way as to minimize “deadheads”, that is, driving an empty truck between deliveries. …
IIT-Kanpur to aid startups engaged in health and agriculture domains
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, the technology business incubator at IIT Kanpur, is launching the NIRMAN Accelerator Programme, supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. According to a release, the programme will focus on manufacturing startups engaged in healthcare and agriculture domains and help them …
Truist Financial Corp increases stake in Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI)
Truist Financial Corp increased its stake in Compass Diversified (NYSE:CODI – Get Rating) by 1.0% in Q1, Holdings Channel reports. The institutional investor held 44,989 shares of the financial services provider after purchasing an additional 461 shares during the period. Truist Financial Corp’s holdings in Compass Diversified were worth $1,069,000 at the end of the …
RBC: Oil and gas companies poured $48 billion into government coffers
Breadcrumb Links petroleum gas PF Energy That could reach $64 billion in royalties and taxes in 2023 if oil prices stay high Publication date : Jul 22, 2022 • 40 minutes ago • 5 minute read • Join the conversation Soaring energy prices have propelled taxes and royalties paid by Canada’s state-owned energy companies to …
Wisconsin Farmers Union president steps down, takes staff position
News Wisconsin Farmers Union president steps down, takes staff position July 21, 2022 By Larry Lee Filed Under: Farmers Union, News, Wisconsin The President of Wisconsin Farmers Union is stepping down to take a staff position in the organization. Rick Adamski Rick Adamski announced Thursday he will be the new Government Relations Director. Former president …
Wynnchurch Capital acquires FCA Packaging | Company
ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 21, 2022– Wynnchurch Capital, LP (“Wynnchurch”) announced today that it has acquired FCA, LLC (“FCA Packaging”, “FCA” or the “Company”) from Delos Capital. FCA is a leading manufacturer of custom industrial protective packaging solutions. Founded in 1985, FCA has 34 locations across the United States and provides custom-engineered packaging products to premier …
Highwoods Properties enters DFW market with $130 million deal
Highwoods Properties Inc. entered the Dallas-Fort Worth market by forming an approximately $130 million joint venture with Granite Properties to acquire a 50% interest in two of the promoter’s current office projects. Through the recapitalization, Highwoods will become co-owner of 23Springs, a 26-story tower totaling 642,000 square feet in downtown Dallas, and Granite Park Six, …
Gas prices are back below $4 in San Antonio — and likely falling
Gasoline prices have fallen below $4 a gallon in San Antonio and are expected to continue falling through the rest of the summer, if oil markets cooperate. The average price of a gallon of gasoline in the San Antonio area fell 19 cents over the past week to $3.92 after falling faster over the past …
Sleepy Eye ag teacher named ACTE Region III teacher of the year | News, Sports, Jobs
Submitted photo Sleepy Eye agriculture teacher Mary Hoffmann was recently awarded the Region III Association of Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award in Des Moines, Iowa. Mary Hoffmann, Sleepy Eye agriculture teacher was named ACTE Region III Teacher of the Year at this summer’s Association of Career and …
Clairvest Announces Recapitalization of Meriplex
TORONTO, July 18 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clairvest Group Inc. (TSX: CVG) (“CVG”), today announced that Meriplex Communications, Ltd. (“Meriplex” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of CVG and Clairvest Equity Partners V (“CEP V”, collectively “Clairvest”), have completed a partial realization with Vitruvian Partners (“Vitruvian”). The transaction involves the acquisition of a majority …
Allianz, Chubb, Hiscox – InsuranceNewsNet
New Jersey, United States — (SBWIRE) — 07/17/2022 — The latest published study of the Global Employee Benefits Insurance Market by WADA Research assesses market size, trend and forecast till 2027. Benefits insurance market research covers important research data and evidence to be a handy resource document for managers, analysts, industry experts and other key …
PIAF wants strict measures to see the impact of the fall in oil prices in all sectors
ISLAMABAD, JUL 17 /DNA/ — The Pakistan Industrial & Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has observed that the impact of falling oil prices is also expected to be seen on other commodities, including oil tariffs. electricity, as inflation continues to damage trade and industry. on an annualized basis at 33.16%. PIAF President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol …
World Bank authorises $200m to promote agricultural growth in Pakistan’s Punjab
In response to Pakistan’s faltering economy, the World Bank has authorised $200 million to promote agricultural growth in the Punjab province. The Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank has recently authorised $200 million in financing to help Pakistan change its agricultural sector by implementing climate-smart technology to raise small farmers’ incomes, increase water …
Privatization of all PSOs; With the exception of the State Bank of India.
Privatization of Indian public sector banks A report has been released in which it is mentioned that the state banks of the country i.e. the public sector banks, rather than the State Bank of India, are in the process of being privatized. The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) has published a report on …
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Gas prices hit 3-month lows, but high fuel costs could be here for the long haul. here’s why
What is happening Gasoline prices have continued to decline since hitting an all-time average high of $5.02 in mid-June. why is it important Gasoline prices are still $1.45 higher per gallon than a year ago, and lower prices would help American households fight inflation. The price of a gallon of unleaded fell to $4.60 on …
$743 Billion Worldwide Agriculture, Construction and Mining Machinery Industry to 2031 – Identify Growth Segments for Investment – ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Agriculture, Construction, And Mining Machinery Global Market Report 2022” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global agriculture, construction, and mining machinery market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down. The global agriculture, construction, and …
Air France-KLM and Apollo sign a definitive agreement for a €500 million investment in an ad hoc operating subsidiary of Air France holding spare engines
News and research before you hear about it on CNBC and others. Claim your one week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. Paris, Julythere 13e2022 Air France-KLM and Apollo sign a definitive agreement for one EUR 500 million investments in a ad hoc Operating affiliate of Air France has spare engines Air France-KLM and Apollo …
International Citizens Insurance Announces Top Plans of 2022 for Expats and Global Citizens – InsuranceNewsNet
HINGHAM, Mass., July 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — International Citizens Insurance, the leading international insurance broker, has announced the best international health insurance plans of 2022 for expats, global citizens, remote workers and others living outside their home country. These recommendations simplify the overwhelming range of international medical insurance choices for the growing wave of …
Vietnam accelerates efforts to reduce retail fuel prices and diversify middle distillate supply sources
Strong points Hanoi to further reduce environmental protection tax on fuel Reduced import duties proposed to encourage diversification of sources of supply Vietnam expected to continue to rely heavily on South Korean petroleum products Vietnam further reduced taxes on transportation fuels for the second half of 2022 and encouraged fuel traders to diversify their sources …
Evening Edition | Monday, July 11, 2022
In this Evening Edition, read about the weather affecting crops across the country, the latest data from the USDA Crop Progress Report, and proposed changes to the farm bill. Weather XtremeAg farmers in South Dakota and Alabama avoid storm damage and bring some relief before the heat sets back in. Chad Henderson, farmer in Madison, …
Pryor Cashman strengthens its corporate practice with new partners Robert Friedman and Richard Leska
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pryor Cashman is pleased to announce that Robert M. Friedman and Richard C. Leska have joined the firm as partners in the Enterprises group. Friedman was previously a partner at Moses & Singer; Leska was previously a partner at Meister Seelig & Fein. Friedman has extensive experience representing clients in the formation of …
Bandboo, Cycle Syndicate, Friendsurance – InsuranceNewsNet
New Jersey, United States — (SBWIRE) — 07/10/2022 — The latest published study of the global peer-to-peer insurance market by WADA Research assesses market size, trend and forecast to 2027. The Peer to Peer Assurance market research covers important research data and evidence to be a handy resource document for managers, analysts, industry experts and …
Transport fares on the rise after rising petrol prices
PESHAWAR: The prices of petroleum products like oil and gas have always been subject to fluctuations in the international market. The most recent fluctuation has nothing to do with the world has never seen before. It is said to be the product of a truly global energy crisis that governments near and far have tried …
Community Members Raise Concerns Over State’s Plan to Import ‘Incompatible Male’ Mosquitoes to Control Wild Population
A protest in front of the Department of Agriculture in Hilo is scheduled this afternoon over the state’s plan to introduce a mosquito-control approach to Hawai‘i in an effort to save the endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper species. On June 28, the state’s Board of Agriculture granted a request by Department of Land and Natural Resources and …
Governor Wolf cements his legacy with historic $3.7 billion in funding for education
Education, Press release Governor Tom Wolf celebrated a budget that reinforces his commitment to education at all levels with a historic investment increase of $1.8 billion. The Wolf administration has increased education funding by more than $3.7 billion since 2015, ensuring Pennsylvanians have the opportunity to succeed with a high-level education without bearing the bulk …
Mercury Insurance Launches MercuryGO for Virginia Drivers
Mercury’s usage-based insurance app could save customers up to 40% on car insurance and comes with a virtual driving coach LOS ANGELES, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Mercury Insurance announced that the company has made its usage-based insurance app, MercuryGO, available to drivers of Virginia to help improve driving skills and road safety. The …
Can anything lower gas prices?
Recession fears gripped oil markets this week, with WTI and Brent briefly slipping below $100. Since then, Brent has rebounded above the three-digit threshold while WTI has yet to recover. That raised hopes that gasoline prices could also fall further after the national average fell from a record low of more than $5 a gallon. …
Nebraska’s ag director says his winter wheat harvest is done, other crops could use rain
News Nebraska’s ag director says his winter wheat harvest is done, other crops could use rain July 7, 2022 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: 2022 Growing Season, Ag Weather, Agriculture, Corn, Crops, Farmer, Nebraska, News, Soybeans, weather, Wheat Southeast Nebraska farmer and Nebraska Director of Agriculture Steve Wellman says he’s wrapped up winter wheat harvest. …
Boston-area life sciences project gets $193 million
100 Chestnut. Image courtesy of Colliers North River Leerinka joint venture focused on life sciences and healthcare real estate between North River Co. and Development of Leerinkreceived a $192.5 million loan from a subsidiary of Square Mile Capital Management to develop 100 Chestnut, a four-story life science project in the Brickbottom district of Somerville, Mass. …
Cyclists across America now have access to simple and affordable bike insurance
Today’s expensive bikes require a stand-alone insurance policy to protect you. BikeInsure reimburses you for repairs to your insured bike and listed accessories as a result of driving accidents. Coverage continues during scheduled bike transportation and extends to a stolen bike when optional theft protection is selected. “Although cycling is safe, accidents do happen, but …
Oil prices rebound from Tuesday’s tumble as supply issues return
An aerial view of the Phillips 66 oil refinery is seen in Linden, New Jersey, U.S. March 8, 2022. Tayfun Coskun | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Oil prices rose nearly 3% on Wednesday before paring some gains as investors retreated into the market after a sharp rout in the previous session, with supply concerns …
Animal Ag News 7/5 | AgWired
ZimmCast ZimmCast 694 – Conversations from AgGateway Meeting In this week’s episode I’m going to share interviews from the AgGateway Mid-Year Meeting in Altoona, IA. In the program, I start out with Brent Kemp, President/CEO, AgGateway; followed by Doug Farrington, BASF, who is Chair of AgGateway; next up is Andres Ferreyra, Syngenta; next is Dennis …
Acquisition of real estate solutions (OTCMKTS: PSACU) up 0.5%
The share price of Property Solutions Acquisition Corp. (OTCMKTS: PSACU – Get Rating) traded up 0.5% on Monday. The company traded as high as $17.42 and last traded at $17.08. 1,800 shares were traded during trading, down 93% from the average session volume of 25,250 shares. The stock previously closed at $16.99. The stock’s 50-day …
Edelweiss General Insurance launches comprehensive car insurance based on mobile telematics
NEW DELHI: Edelweiss General Insurance has launched SWITCH, a comprehensive car insurance product under the Sandbox initiative of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (Irdai). SWITCH is an all-digital, mobile telematics-based automotive police. The app detects movement and automatically activates insurance when the vehicle is driven, making it convenient and hassle-free for customers, the insurer …
The White House and Jeff Bezos trade criticism over gas prices
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Sunday responded to Jeff Bezos’ criticism of President Biden’s call for oil executives to cut gas prices, saying high gas prices are emblematic of “a market that is failing the American consumer” . Driving the news: After Biden tweeted on Saturday reiterating calls for oil companies to lower …
Just Askin’ | Area crop update | Agriculture
What’s been the impact of the lack of rainfall on area crops? Champaign crops saw less than an inch of rain on average last month, in one of the driest Junes on record. “As far as the drought goes right now, it is serious, and it’s taking a toll on the yield,” said Paul Compton, …
Comparison between Elliott Opportunity II (NYSE:EOCW) and CION Investment (NYSE:CION)
Elliott Opportunity II (NYSE:EOCW – Get Rating) and CION Investment (NYSE:CION – Get Rating) are both unrated small cap companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on institutional ownership strength, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, earnings, dividends and valuation. Profitability This table compares the net margins, return on equity …
Hc orders state to pay parents of firefighters 10l each | Bombay News
Bombay High Court. (file image) MUMBAI: Observing that their husbands “died their duty”, the Bombay High Court ordered the state to “promptly” pay insurance claims of Rs 10 lakh each to the widows of two firefighters who died as they were trying to rescue three men from a well in Kalyan. “The husbands of the …
Oil prices rise, posting weekly gains
NEW YORK, July 1 (Xinhua) — Oil prices climbed on Friday to mark gains for the week as supply concerns took over the market. West Texas Intermediate for August delivery added US$2.67, or 2.5%, to settle at $108.43 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for September delivery rose $2.6, or 2.4%, …
Agriculture Equipment Industry Forecasted to Hit USD 189.42
New York, US, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “Agriculture Equipment Industry Analysis by Product Type, Function (Harvesting, Planting & Fertilizing, Haying, Plowing & Cultivation and others), Sales Channel (OEM and Aftermarket) and Region – Forecast till 2030” valuation is poised to reach USD 189.42 Billion …
Acquisition of Oxbridge (NASDAQ:OXACU) Share price down 0.8%
Oxbridge Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:OXACU – Get Rating) fell 0.8% in Thursday’s session. The company traded as low as $10.04 and last traded at $10.04. 100 shares changed hands during trading, a 90% decline from the average session volume of 1,020 shares. The stock had previously closed at $10.12. The company’s 50-day moving average price is …
Woman Calls NBC 6 Responds After Car Insurance Doesn’t Pay – NBC 6 South Florida
Katya Galbis has said it took her more than six months to repair her car after a car accident – and said the delay was not her fault. Instead, she said a problem with the other driver’s insurance was responsible for the delay. “I’m the loser here,” Galbis said. The nutritionist, who has made appearances …
Oil price rebound silences bearish calls for crude
The past few weeks have been a disaster for oil bulls after energy stocks posted their worst performance since start of pandemic amid fears that interest rate hikes across the globe could dampen global demand. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures fell below $102 a barrel last week, representing a 22% decline over the …
U of A, UA System Division of Agriculture Sign Special Agreement
Photo Submitted The special agreement between the U of A and the UADA will provide new collaboration opportunities for both entities. The University of Arkansas and the UA System Division of Agriculture (UADA) have signed a special agreement to guide the ongoing cooperation and fundamental interactions between the two entities. “The agreement reflects a …
Research: Announcement: Moody’s Says ASP Unifrax Additional Senior Term Loan Has No Impact on Ratings or Outlook
No related data. © 2022 Moody’s Corporation, Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., Moody’s Analytics, Inc. and/or their licensors and affiliates (collectively, “MOODY’S”). All rights reserved. THE CREDIT RATINGS ISSUED BY MOODY’S CREDIT RATINGS AFFILIATES CONSTITUTE THEIR CURRENT OPINIONS ON THE RELATIVE FUTURE CREDIT RISK OF THE ENTITIES, CREDIT COMMITMENTS, INDEBTEDNESS OR SECURITIES ASSOCIATED WITH INDEBTEDNESS, …
Fall in wholesale oil and gasoline prices
CAMARILLO, Calif. — In the two weeks from June 10 to June 24, the national average retail price for regular gasoline fell 4.48 cents, to $5.0542, according to the most recent Lundberg survey of U.S. fuel markets. The cause is a dramatic downward correction in prices in crude oil markets, translating into price reductions at …
U.S. agricultural futures close mixed
Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures closed mixed on Friday, with corn and soybean rising and wheat falling.The most active corn contract for December delivery soared 18.5 cents, or 2.82 percent, to settle at 6.74 U.S. dollars per bushel. September wheat fell 12.75 cents, or 1.34 percent, to settle at 9.365 dollars per bushel. …
Onex (TSE:ONEX) Receives New C$75.00 Price Target at CIBC
Onex (TSE:ONEX – Get an assessment) had its price target lowered by CIBC from CA$90.00 to CA$75.00 in a research report released on Saturday, BayStreet.CA reports. Other stock analysts have also recently released reports on the company. Royal Bank of Canada raised its price target on Onex from CA$108.00 to CA$110.00 and gave the stock …
How to curb rising car insurance premiums
To minimize the cost of auto insurance, some drivers need to keep cleaner driving records, maintain a higher credit score, and seek custom quotes from about three auto insurance companies. The tasks go far to find and obtain low cost car insurance. Therefore, you can get the Best Auto Insurance Rates in Chicago, IL. It’s …
SPI-based weekly inflation rises 1.01pc – Latest News – The Nation
ISLAMABAD – Inflation continues to rise in Pakistan as weekly inflation based on the sensitive price index rose again by 1.01% last week due to the impact of the massive increase in prices of petroleum products.Inflation based on the SPI is on the rise compared to the last few weeks, mainly due to the depreciation …
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Passage of Keep Kids Fed Act
Release & Contact Info Statement Release No. 0141.22 Contact: USDA PressEmail: [email protected] WASHINGTON, June 24, 2022 – “I am pleased to see that Congress has taken action to provide much needed support to help USDA’s child nutrition programs serve nutritious meals to America’s children. Throughout the pandemic, the school nutrition professionals who feed our children …
3 Views on Why Startup Math Could Soon Get Much More Creative – TechCrunch
Given this year changing venture capital climate, it’s no stretch to imagine we’re going to see a lot more of the following: down cycles disguised as extend cycles, recapitalization events mistaken for side business and benchmarks loosely defined growth, combustion and other key metric starts. As the downturn threatens companies’ ability to meet their growth …
Queensland bans bodily injury claim farming – Daily – Insurance News
The Queensland Parliament today passed new laws banning the so-called ‘farming’ of injury claims after an increase in the targeting of cases such as institutional child abuse and workers’ compensation. The new laws prohibit anyone from soliciting or inducing another person to make a claim, as well as payments to farmers claiming details of potential …
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Oil drops around 3% as investors eye U.S. Fed rate hikes
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Virus that’s deadly to rabbits detected on Maui
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – For the first time, the state has confirmed a virus in Hawaii that’s deadly to rabbits. The hemorrhagic disease virus was first confirmed in a neutered hare on Maui. Department of Agriculture inspectors conducted testing after a string of rabbit deaths on a Maui farm. The virus has been confirmed in at …
Personica Appoints Adam Ochstein as CEO to Accelerate Growth and Complete Recapitalization
Personica recruited Adam Ochstein as its next CEO. Personica has simultaneously completed a capital increase that will help position the company for continued growth. ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Personica, an STG company and leading multi-channel restaurant marketing platform, today announced that the company has hired Adam Ochstein as the organization’s next CEO. …
Insurer must pay Spanish claim in case of oil spill in Galicia, EU
Spain won the backing of Europe’s highest court on Monday in its multimillion-euro claim against the London Steam-Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association over a massive oil spill on its northwest coast two decades ago. The 2002 sinking of the Greek tanker Prestige, which was sailing to Gibraltar, dumped around 63,000 tonnes of foul-smelling black fuel …
ANALYSIS: Climate change funding can help solve Nigeria’s gasoline subsidy problem
The Nigerian government has said it will reassess its position on gasoline subsidies this month. Global economic developments and national challenges such as oil theft have led to a revenue crisis that makes subsidies debilitating for the country. Rising oil prices due to the Russian-Ukrainian war also increased the cost of landing gasoline, increasing subsidy …
Strategy evolved to modernise agriculture sector to achieve higher growth – Latest News – The Nation
ISLAMABAD – The government has devised a comprehensive plan for agriculture modernisation to enhance agriculture productivity on modern lines and help promote overall economic growth of the country.National Action Plan specially has focus on capacity building, germplasm resources, agricultural product processing, agricultural technology extension, fishery science and technology, aquaculture, and aquatic product processing, official …
FM Sitharaman to Meet PSB Chiefs on June 20, Check What’s Expected
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to meet with heads of public sector banks (PSBs) on June 20 to take stock of the performance of lenders. During the meeting, banks could be asked to sanction loans to productive sectors to accelerate economic recovery in the face of headwinds including the Russian-Ukrainian war. It is highly …
Everything you need to know – Nigerian Observer
Driving any vehicle on the roads requires having a driver’s license and a car insurance policy. With over 12 million car accidents each year, having a car accident is more common than you might think. Of these 12 million car accidents, almost 6 million cars are commercial cars doing business. Since businesses are so dependent …
Oil price crash: Joy for UK motorists as oil prices crash 6% in four weeks | United Kingdom | New
It’s unclear, however, whether it will be a sustained price drop that will help bring down the record nightmarish prices facing gas stations across the country. Industry Brent crude futures fell $6.69 (£5.47), or 5.6%, to settle at $113.12 (£92.53) a barrel, while US crude West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell $8.03 (£6.57), or 6.8%, to …
Take in the history of Southwest Virginia’s agriculture at Franklin County’s Antique Farm Days
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Take in the history of Southwest Virginia’s agriculture at the 19th Annual Antique Farm Days in Franklin County The 19th Annual Southwest Virginia Antique Farm Days returns to Franklin County on Friday, June 17. You can head over to Franklin County Recreation Park to see antique farm machinery, tractor pulls, and …
Short-term stake in Apollo Strategic Growth Capital II (NYSE:APGB) increases 24.1%
Apollo Strategic Growth Capital II (NYSE:APGB – Get Rating) benefited from a significant increase in short-term interest during the month of May. As of May 31, there was short interest totaling 142,700 shares, an increase of 24.1% from the May 15 total of 115,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume of 218,300 shares, …
Protect your vehicle during the monsoon with car insurance
With the arrival of monsoons, we often face risks, such as floods, the spread of waterborne infections, damage to homes and vehicles, etc. Although we may go to great lengths to protect our health, home, vehicles, etc., from monsoon damage, it can still have a negative effect on you. In such cases, having insurance can …
Oil prices will remain volatile as geopolitical risks linger
CRUDE oil prices have surged since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and other geopolitical supply risks globally and the latest uncertainty stemming from the ship insurance ban by the EU should stoke even more volatility and keep oil prices high amid robust demand. Platts Analytics, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, expects Dated Brent to average …
Urban Agriculture · Connecticut College News
A student works in a Sprout Garden greenhouse. Days after the federal government announced that food prices nationally had increased in April for the 17th month in a row, there was a herald of good news in New London: Connecticut College’s 91-year-old Arboretum won a $19,800 award that it will share …
You may or may not need travel insurance for your next trip – InsuranceNewsNet
With the unofficial start of summer and after more than two years of pandemic uncertainty, travelers are ready to go, regardless of the high prices. Americans are expected to spend, on average, $2,644 in summer holidays, 30% more than in 2019, according to the latest insurance holiday confidence index Allianz Partners United States. However, with …
Gasoline and diesel become cheaper after reduction of excise duties; Check fuel prices today
Gasoline, diesel prices on Tuesday: Fuel prices continue their regular streak for the 24th consecutive day on Tuesday, June 13. Petrol and diesel prices have remained stable since the central government announced a cut in petrol excise duty of Rs 8 per liter and Rs 6 per litre. on diesel earlier in May. On Tuesday, …
Form 11 appeal deadline rapidly approaching for Indiana landowners
News Form 11 appeal deadline rapidly approaching for Indiana landowners Indiana landowners have until June 15 to file an appeal on the Form 11 notice of assessment. The Form 11 is an annual notice sent by the county assessor’s office informing landowners of the assessed value of their property as of January 1, 2022. Katrina …
You might — or might not — need travel insurance for your next trip – InsuranceNewsNet
With the unofficial start of summer and after more than two years of pandemic uncertainty, travelers are ready to go, regardless of the high prices. Americans are expected to spend, on average, $2,644 in summer holidays, 30% more than in 2019, according to the latest insurance holiday confidence index Allianz Partners United States. However, with …
The US oil and gas industry has a methane problem
New studies show that several oil and gas companies in the United States have underreported methane leaks in their operations in the Permian Basin. As Biden pushes his “Build Back Better” framework – aimed at tackling climate change, and his bipartisan Infrastructure Act – aimed at improving aging infrastructure, this latest report reveals significant weaknesses …
Iowa secretary of agriculture tours CAL Elementary School’s farm facilities | Latest News
Small school. Big agriculture education presence. Coulter-Alexander-Latimer (CAL) Elementary School showed off its agriculture opportunities and facilities to Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Thursday. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig receives a welcome from one of CAL Elementary School’s goats on Thursday. Abby Koch Naig traveled to CAL for an Ag in the Classroom teacher …
CREDITO REAL’S AD HOC GROUP OF UNSECURED DEBT HOLDERS RELEASES INFORMATION ON RESTRUCTURING TALKS | New
NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — An ad hoc group of certain holders of unsecured debt (the “Ad hoc group“) issued by Crédito Real, SAB de CV, SOFOM, ENR (the “Company“) publicly discloses information that has been provided to the Ad Hoc Group in connection with discussions regarding potential transactions involving a recapitalization, refinancing …
Geico must pay Missouri woman who contracted STD during car sex $5.2 million in damages, court hears
Placeholder while loading article actions The Geico gecko has long touted the company’s claims of “great service and savings on auto insurance.” But in the case of a Missouri woman who said she caught a sexually transmitted disease after having sex in a Geico member’s car, the state appeals court ruled this week that the …
Oil prices: what to do? –II-Notice
The classification of crude oil is based on viscosity (light or heavy) and sulfur level (sweet and sour/high, medium and low). Based on these two factors, there are six combinations or classifications. There are, however, many other features; some 160 types of crude oil are traded internationally. Light, sweet crude oil is the easiest to …
Florida faces $1.2 million verdict for killing citrus trees
ORLANDO – The owner of a commercial nursery has won a $1.2 million judgment against the Florida Department of Agriculture in the latest verdict against the state agency for destroying citrus trees in the 2000s during an attempt to stop the spread of costly tree diseases. A jury in Orlando last week determined the state …
Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC) Stock Rating Downgraded by StockNews.com
Ares Capital (NASDAQ:ARCC – Get a rating) was downgraded by StockNews.com from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report published Tuesday. Other research analysts have also recently published reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company raised its price target on Ares Capital from $22.50 to $23.00 and gave the company …
Misinformation Obscures America’s Most Popular Emergency Contraception
A brand of specialty mozzarella cheeses. A set of natural gas storage terminals. And the best-selling emergency contraception in the United States. At a time when half of America’s states are on the verge of banning or drastically reducing abortion services, the latest pill for women to avoid an unwanted pregnancy hinges on the unlikely …
Petrol prices in Pakistan rise by 60 PKR in a week and hit record highs
Prices for petroleum products in Pakistan rose by PKR 60 per liter in about a week, taking them to record highs and there were arbitrary increases in the prices of items needed by many traders, local media said. In Pakistan, the prices of petroleum products determine the prices of almost everything …
OSU Extension set to release tiny wasp that targets destructive fruit fly
CORVALLIS, Ore. – After 12 years of research, a parasitic wasp that controls a highly destructive fruit fly will be released by Oregon State University agricultural scientists in June. Vaughn Walton, Extension entomologist and professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences, said the U.S. Department of Agriculture has permitted release of the wasp (Ganaspis brasiliensis), …