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Colorado barley farmers aim to brew a sustainable future with novel grains

On a sunny day in late September, Todd Olander was out in the fields of a 90-acre farm in Berthoud planting rows of barley. Typically, Olander would let the soil rest through the winter months, but in recent years he’s begun experimenting with new varieties of barley that have been specifically adapted to withstand cold temperatures. Growing in the winter means the crops will absorb precipitation through the spring, a vital advantage as weather in the Western U.S. continues to get hotter and drier. As the proprietor of both Olander Farms and , which supplies Colorado breweries and spirit makers with locally grown and malted grains,…

Used electric vehicle prices collapsing, with Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf big…

Electric vehicles, both new and used, remain more expensive than comparable models that are gasoline-powered. But the gap is closing rapidly. After skyrocketing during the pandemic, used car prices across the board are softening, with the average annual decline running 3.6% in Denver and 5.1% nationally as of October, according to a . For used electric vehicles (EVs), prices are down by about a third nationally in the past year. And if that trend continues, it is only a matter of time until used EVs will not only cost less to power and maintain but also to buy. “Used electric vehicles are facing a combination of lower prices for…

Mortgage debt crisis as arrears for homeowners hit highest level in six years

Mortgage arrears have hit record levels (Image: GETTY) The proportion of mortgage balances in arrears has increased to its highest level in six years in the third quarter of this year. The Bank of England said the proportion of the total loan balances with arrears, relative to all outstanding mortgage balances, increased on the quarter from 1.02 percent to 1.14 percent. This is the highest level since the second quarter of 2017. Total outstanding mortgage balances with arrears increased by 11.4 percent from the previous quarter, rising to £18.8billion, according to figures from the Mortgage Lenders and Administrators. This was up…

Seniors In Line To Get Stimulus Checks In 2023

Economy Stimulus Check Top Stories Seniors In Line To Get Stimulus Checks In 2023 By Md Shahnawaz - December 12, 2023 stimulus check American President Joe Biden’s budget has preserved benefits and support services for seniors in the 2024 budget. The Democratic administration released its budget request for the coming fiscal year. It leads to $150 billion in Medicaid home and community-based services funding. There is also a stimulus check for paid family medical support and urgent need funding for the community living administration. These are in a nutshell the details of the 2024 budget request. The American government has been…

Poland's Tusk Calls For 'Stronger' EU, Ukraine Support

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