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Federal, Industry Partners Move to Strengthen U.S. Fertilizer Supply, Curb Rising Input Costs
With ongoing concerns surrounding domestic fertilizer production capacity, global supply chain disruptions, and rising input costs for farmers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and its federal, research, and private-sector partners are rolling out a combination of short-term and long-term strategies aimed at stabilizing supply and boosting domestic production.
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Ask Rusty: About Social Security’s “First Year Rule” and Withdrawing from SS
Dear Rusty: I am 63 years old, and about to apply for my Social Security benefits. I am self-employed but only working part-time. I know about Social Security’s annual earnings limit but recently I learned I must also be concerned about a monthly earnings limit of $2,040. My questions are:
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MDC: Total turkey harvest tops 50K in spring season
JEFFERSON CITY – Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows turkey hunters checked 45,475 birds during Missouri’s 2026 regular spring turkey season, April 20 through May 10. Top harvest counties for the regular season were Macon with 979 birds harvested, Callaway with 926, and Franklin with 879. Young turkey hunters also harvested…