Business Story of the Day

Obama To Reassure Asian Allies Of U.S. Commitments To The Region

9:31am September 02, 2016

by Jackie Northam

The G-20 Summit kicks off in China over the weekend. The summit brings together leaders of the world's major economies, and it is the first time China is hosting the meeting.

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Mike Hudson's team starts pulling apart an old barn on the shady side because the temperature is approaching 90 degrees in Malta Bend, Mo. The pieces of the barn will be sold as reclaimed barn wood.

Your Dilapidated Barn Is Super Trendy. Just Ask HGTV

10:40am September 01, 2016

by Kristofor Husted

Small firms are popping up in the rural Midwest that buy old barns to feed remodelers' demand for weathered wood. As more historic barns come down, is the iconic American rural landscape fading away?

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These Central Valley sheep are happily munching on sprouted barley grown indoors. Farmer Mario Daccarett says the barley, grown in shipping containers, is sweet and keeps his sheep full longer.

With Water In Short Supply, One California Farmer Grows Feed Indoors

1:22pm August 31, 2016

by Ezra David Romero

The extended drought in California has farmers looking for ways to use less water. Among them, growing feed indoors using hydroponics. The new diet is making some Central Valley sheep very happy.

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Economy

New FAA Rules Allow More Commercial Drones In The Air

6:26am August 30, 2016

Federal officials implemented rules to allow for commercial operations of the small, unmanned aircraft. The rules will also impact on how the media can use drones in news and documentary coverage.

Economy

Cheaper Gas Means More Americans Are On The Road

7:16am August 29, 2016

by Jeff Brady

U.S. drivers are set to break a 2007 record for gasoline consumption. With relatively low gas prices, Americans are driving more and buying bigger vehicles again.

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Economy

Examining The Effectiveness Of The Trade Adjustment Assistance Program

6:05am August 26, 2016

by Noel King

There's a part of trade agreements that deals with how to help people in the U.S. who are harmed when jobs move abroad because of trade. It's called Trade Adjustment Assistance. Does it work?

U.S. Panel Clears Chinese Company's Takeover Of Syngenta

6:46am August 24, 2016

by Jackie Northam

A U.S. security regulator has approved state-owned China National Chemical Corp's planned $43 billion takeover of Swiss company Syngenta. The deal was held up while the U.S. reviewed its impact.

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This Lawson convenience store in Kowaguchi, Japan, sells a selection of prepared meals and fresh vegetables and meats, along with products aimed at the elderly. Many of the store's older customers find it hard to get to the supermarket, the store's manage

Beyond Slurpees: Many Japanese Mini-Marts Now Cater To Elders

2:02pm August 23, 2016

by Ina Jaffe

Convenience is in the eye of the generation. Increasingly, corner markets in Japan target the 27 percent of residents over 65 — offering nursing care advice and home delivery of meals and groceries.

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Amber Lakin (front) and colleague Julia Porras work at Central City Concern, an organization that does outreach and job training to combat homelessness and addiction in Portland, Ore. Lakin went through the welfare system and now works with Central City C

20 Years Since Welfare's Overhaul, Results Are Mixed

11:06pm August 22, 2016

The new program did work for millions of families. The idea was that people would be encouraged to find work if they knew their monthly checks would end, but instead, some have been left high and dry.

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Economy

Justice Department To Move Away From Using Private Prisons

8:01am August 19, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

The Justice Department says it will, over time, stop housing federal prisoners in private prisons. The department says private prisons aren't as safe or effective as their federally run counterparts.

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