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John Phipps: Is There Really a Shortage of Truck Drivers?
In early 2022, a possible trucker shortage grabbed headlines, but John Phipps says even today, there isn’t much hard data to substantiate that alarm.
August 14, 2023 11:07 AM
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Ag Policy
John Phipps: Why Water is the New Oil for Landowners
John Phipps says there are signs that water is the new oil as water rights turn into water fights across the western U.S. He thinks it’s a battle that could only heat up in the coming years.
August 09, 2023 08:38 AM
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John Phipps: Are Tariffs Part Of The Problem With Inflation?
Do tariffs fuel inflation? John Phipps’s Customer Support segment explains why economists have struggled to come up with estimates of economic effects due to lingering COVID influence on world business.
August 11, 2022 03:37 PM
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Ag Policy
John Phipps: Why Can’t the U.S. Figure Out a Way to Move Water From the Great Lakes to the West?
As the Western U.S. faces a megadrought, why can’t the U.S. move water around the country like it’s done with energy? John Phipps explores the physical and political hurdles potential water infrastructure would face.
July 21, 2022 08:48 AM
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John Phipps: Questionable Environmental Decisions On Nuclear Power Now Creates New Geopolitical Threat
As countries close down operating nuclear power plants, John Phipps says it’s clear the decision to overstate the minuscule risks- and assume greener power sources would be there to replace them -was wildly inaccurate.
June 28, 2022 08:02 AM
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Industry
John Phipps: Is There Really a Tick That Can Cause You to Lose Your Appetite for Red Meat?
One big emerging threat is alpha-gal which is short for galactose-alpha – a carbohydrate deposited by the tick that triggers a severe allergic reaction in the digestive system after eating red meat.
June 14, 2022 08:25 AM
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John Phipps: As Inflation Increases Costs for Consumers, Here’s What is Often Overlooked
Inflation is hitting headlines after an unprecedented run of low inflation. It’s been 12 plus years since it managed to creep far above 2-2.5%. John Phipps explains what’s being overlooked in the inflation discussion.
February 08, 2022 07:19 AM
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Industry
John Phipps: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Could Have Long-Haul Implications for Veterinarians
During the pandemic, companion animals were popular family additions. Pet ownership increased from 67-70% of households in one year, an all-time high. John Phipps explains why it could have lasting implications.
August 09, 2021 01:36 PM
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