Morning News: The Future Of Idaho Farming, Census Stats Show U.S. Poverty Rate Unchanged

Good Attitude, Math and Science the Key to Entering a Career in Modern Agriculture – “Also in the recipe: be willing to work hard. “I have, right now, people asking me, ‘Where can I get a good kid?’” Billington said. “We have people looking for good, hard working kids with ethics, one that doesn’t mind getting up at seven or six and working ’til dark.”” Times-News

Census Bureau: US poverty rate stood at 15 percent in 2011, record numbers of poor continue – ” The Census Bureau reports the number of Americans in poverty stood at 15 percent in 2011. About 46.2 million people, or nearly 1 in 6, were in poverty. That is not statistically different from the 15.1 percent who were impoverished in 2010.” Associated Press

Wells Fargo looking for 75 tellers in Idaho – “Wells Fargo has openings for 75 tellers at branches throughout Idaho. Twenty of the positions are in the Treasure Valley. The bank has its highest demand for new tellers in Pocatello, Twin Falls and Idaho Falls., where there is also strong demand for tellers who speak Spanish.” Idaho Statesman