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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Quarantine area expanded for invasive insect
(WKBN) — The quarantine area for the spotted lanternfly has expanded once again — this time to include Trumbull County. The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) recently expanded the spotted lanternfly (SLF) quarantine to include counties in northeast and northwest Ohio to reduce the spread of the invasive insect. The six new counties now under quarantine are: Wood, Seneca, Summit, Portage, Trumbull and Carroll counties. The updated quarantine is a result of several new infestations reported through ODA's online Ohio Plant Pest Reporter. This brings the number of counties under quarantine in the state up to 18 — including Mahoning and Columbiana, which were already on the list. 'The spotted lanternfly is an invasive pest that is known to cause harm to Ohio's agricultural industry,' ODA Director Brian Baldridge said. 'We appreciate community members stepping up to report this insect when it is found. With their help, our experts can more efficiently identify SLF, treat it, and work to protect the abundant plant life we have here in Ohio.' The spotted lanternfly is an insect native to Asia that is a pest of grapes, hops and apples, along with many other species of plants. This pest is specifically a concern for Ohio's grape and wine industry, which contributes more than $6 billion in economic activity to the state yearly. The pesky insect was first detected in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014. It was likely brought to the U.S. by imported goods, according to ODA. The first confirmation in Ohio was in Mingo Junction in 2020. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Oregon Dept. of Agriculture warns of possible spotted lanternfly sighting in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. () – The Oregon Department of Agriculture is warning about an unconfirmed sighting of a spotted lanternfly in a Portland residential park – posing ecological and economic threats to the state. In a Thursday press release, the department said it was made aware of an online report from — a platform where community members can share observations from the outdoors — with an image of a spotted lanternfly at Colonel Summers Park on May 12. That week, ODA and the United States Department of Agriculture conducted visual surveys of the park and surrounding neighborhood to find signs of the insect, set monitoring traps and conduct outreach with neighbors. Esquire names 2 new Oregon hotels among the best in the world But after two surveys, ODA said there were no signs of the spotted lanternfly, leaving the iNaturalist report unconfirmed. The state and federal agencies will continue conducting surveys and trap the area in the coming weeks, officials said, noting until ODA collects a 'physical specimen,' and has confirmed the sighting, the spotted lantern is not considered to be present in the state. While ODA has not documented any living spotted lanternfly populations in Oregon, staffers in the agency have 'intercepted multiple dead adult SLF and a live egg mass on incoming equipment from outside Oregon in recent years,' ODA said. Longstanding summer festival will return to North Portland after 1-year hiatus 'These interceptions highlight the risk of introducing SLF into Oregon, as rail cars, trucks, other cargo, and even personal vehicles move from infested states to the West, where SLF is not known to occur,' ODA explained. According to the agency, SLF pose an ecological and economic threat to the state because the insect attacks a variety of plant species and are known to impact the grapevine and nursery industries. ODA explained the lanternfly is known to exist in 18 states in the mid-west and eastern parts of the United States. The agency asks residents to report potential sightings to the Oregon Invasive Species Hotline. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Maharashtra govt MoU with Mercedes Benz India for road safety
Mercedes-Benz India, in collaboration with the Maharashtra government and SaveLife Foundation, has launched a road safety project on the Samruddhi Highway MUMBAI: It is certainly a welcome development that Mercedes-Benz India is collaborating with the Maharashtra government on a major road safety project focused on the Samruddhi Highway through its CSR initiative, which is proving to be a model at the national level. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his belief that its successful implementation has paved the way for the model to be implemented on other high-risk roads in Maharashtra. Welcoming the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Mercedes-Benz India through SaveLife Foundation as a partnership on the road safety project on Samruddhi Highway, the Chief Minister said that approximately 10 lakh vehicles travel on this highway every day. In that regard, road safety on this highway is of utmost importance. Therefore, it is a matter of joy that Mercedes-Benz India, a leader in the automotive industry and safety, wants to take the initiative and contribute significantly to this effort. Samruddhi Highway is an ambitious project of the Maharashtra government and is an expressway connecting Maharashtra and serving as a lifeline for commerce, tourism, and daily travel for thousands of people. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Her body cannot endure this level of pain; please help her. Donate For Health Learn More Undo The work on this highway connecting ten districts has been completed at a fast pace and has provided a very useful facility for fast travel in a short time. The entire work on the 701 km Samruddhi Highway has been completed. The first phase from Nagpur to Shirdi (520 km) was opened for traffic on 11 December 2022, and the second phase from Shirdi to Bharveer (80 km) was opened for traffic on 26 May 2023. The third phase from Bharveer to Igatpuri (25 km) was opened for traffic on 4 March 2024, and the remaining 76 km from Igatpuri to Amne (Tal. Bhiwandi, Dist. Thane) is planned to be opened for traffic soon. Mercedes-Benz India, as a responsible corporate citizen, committed to its values of safety, in collaboration with SaveLife Foundation (SLF) and Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), has launched the road safety initiative " Zero Death Highway on Samruddhi Highway" (ZFC) in March 2024. The initiative will be implemented until 2026. This is a major project being implemented on the 701 km long Mumbai–Nagpur highway, in which measures based on the "four Es of road safety" – Engineering, Enforcement, Emergency Care and Education – are being implemented. This has resulted in a 29 percent reduction in accidental deaths (151 deaths in 2023, 107 in 2024). Similarly, this initiative has identified critical fatality zones (HFZs), and 39 percent of deaths have occurred in just 17 percent of the highway length (till December 2024). For safe travel, continuous safety audits, measures and emergency service improvements are being implemented through multi-agency coordination, and a key component is coordination and partnership, in which cooperation is being taken through seven consultation meetings with Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), Police, Health Department.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Sun Life (SLF) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors alike. While you may have an investing style you rely on, finding great stocks is made easier with the Zacks Style Scores. These are complementary indicators that rate stocks based on value, growth, and/or momentum characteristics. Momentum investors, who live by the saying "the trend is your friend," are most interested in taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Utilizing one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, among other factors, the Momentum Style Score can help determine favorable times to buy high-momentum stocks. Founded in 1865 and based in Toronto, Canada, Sun Life is the third largest insurer in Canada. The company is well diversified by geography and product, providing protection and wealth management products and services to individual and group customers worldwide, including in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong , the Philippines , Japan , Indonesia , India , China , Australia , Singapore , Vietnam , Malaysia and Bermuda. SLF boasts a Momentum Style Score of B and VGM Score of B, and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. Shares of Sun Life has seen some interesting price action recently; the stock is up 4.1% over the past one week and up 11.4% over the past four weeks. And in the last one-year period, SLF has gained 23.9%. As for the stock's trading volume, 461,615.94 shares on average were traded over the last 20 days. Momentum investors don't just pay attention to price changes; positive earnings play a crucial role, too. Three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.04 to $5.21 per share. SLF boasts an average earnings surprise of 2.5%. SLF should be on investors' short list because of its impressive earnings fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and strong Momentum and VGM Style Scores. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's Why Sun Life (SLF) is a Strong Value Stock
Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors alike. Achieving those goals is made easier with the Zacks Style Scores, a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on popular investing methodologies, namely value, growth, and momentum. The Style Scores can help you narrow down which stocks are better for your portfolio and which ones can beat the market over the long-term. Different than growth or momentum investors, value-focused investors are all about finding good stocks at good prices, and discovering which companies are trading under what their true value is before the broader market catches on. The Value Style Score utilizes ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, and Price/Cash Flow to help pick out the most attractive and discounted stocks. Founded in 1865 and based in Toronto, Canada, Sun Life is the third largest insurer in Canada. The company is well diversified by geography and product, providing protection and wealth management products and services to individual and group customers worldwide, including in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong , the Philippines , Japan , Indonesia , India , China , Australia , Singapore , Vietnam , Malaysia and Bermuda. SLF boasts a Value Style Score of B and VGM Score of A, and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating. Shares of Sun Life are trading at a forward earnings multiple of 12X, as well as a PEG Ratio of 1.7, a Price/Cash Flow ratio of 13.7X, and a Price/Sales ratio of 1.1X. Many value investors pay close attention to a company's earnings as well. For SLF, three analysts revised their earnings estimate upwards in the last 60 days, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.03 to $5.20 per share for 2025. Per share SLF boasts an average earnings surprise of 2.5%. With strong valuation and earnings metrics, a good Zacks Rank, and top-tier Value and VGM Style Scores, investors should strongly think about adding SLF to their portfolios. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research ( Zacks Investment Research
