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Oct 15, 2021

Add John Deere workers to the growing strike season of 2021

Also today: The Biden administration announced extended, 24/7 hours for the Port of Los Angeles this week, but what will it actually take there to help loosen the kinks in the supply chain? The FDA released guidelines to help Americans reduce their sodium intake.

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Roughly 10,000 John Deere workers are on strike, demanding better pay and working conditions in light of the company's latest profit numbers.
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Will round-the-clock work at Port of LA free up the supply chain?
by Amanda Peacher
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It will help, but there are other jobs beyond the port that need to ramp up too.
FDA issues new sodium guidelines for the food industry
by Kristin Schwab
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The agency recommended gradual changes to the salt content in 163 processed food categories — aimed at lessening the amount of salt we eat.

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Add John Deere workers to the growing strike season of 2021

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Segments From This Episode

Will round-the-clock work at Port of LA free up the supply chain?

FDA issues new sodium guidelines for the food industry

The Team