Consumer confidence saw a sharp and unexpected rise in October. The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index jumped 7.5 points.
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Kehoe Expands MO Transit Relief For Farms & Trucks
Governor Kehoe signed an executive order allowing the use of dyed diesel for all motor vehicles operating for any purpose.
Starbucks Closes 250 Stores After Profitability Drop
Starbucks announced plans to close approximately 250 stores across North America. A small fraction has struggled to meet financial goals.
Rep Smith And Handling Drought Conditions In Missouri
Hot, dry conditions are happening across southern Missouri. Although hot for people, livestock have an even harder time keeping hydrated
AA Swap Meet Drew Crowds Despite Soaring Temperatures
Despite the roaring temperatures, the swap meet on AA in Alton was a success. It met early with a variety of animals, food, and equipment.
Trump Targets Meatpackers in Move to Help Ranchers
President Trump is taking executive action to bypass the meatpacking companies who control the industry, granting ranchers the authority.
Grocery Giant Kroger Shuts 39 Stores During Overhaul
Kroger has closed 39 locations across nine of its store brands. This is part of a plan to close 60 underperforming stores by the end of 2026.
50K Federal Workers Slashed, Saving $2B in 2025
The Trump administration reduced the federal workforce by nearly 54,000 employees and cut payroll by $1.86 billion.
Scaling Smart Strategies for Small Businesses to Manage Fast Growth
With the right mindset around scaling operations and business expansion strategies, growth can become something the business can handle with confidence.
Local Farmer’s Market Opening Dates For 2026
Alton and Thayer’s Farmer’s Markets are gearing up for this season. Thayer’s Farmer’s Market opens in April and Alton’s opens in May.
Tariffs Set To Roll Back On Popular Food Items
The Trump administration plans to roll back tariffs on certain foreign food items that are hard to grow in this country,
This Week, Slaughter Cows And Bulls Were Steady To Weak
Slaughter cows and bulls were steady to weak. Demand was light on slaughter animals and very good on bred cows and pairs.