Fair Trade For Farmers
(Sep 6, 2002)
Coffee is the second most heavily traded commodity in the world behind oil. Yet this rich product produces very little income for the world's coffee producers. A movement is afoot to create a new marketplace that values farmers.
Hog Market Plunges
(Sep 6, 2002)
In 1998, with the general economy in a strong position, prices plunged to 8-cents per pound.
Political current charges drought debate
(Sep 6, 2002)
In a classic election year face-off, lawmakers this week debated the cost and the method by which they could provide federal aid to drought-stricken farmers and ranchers.
Low Coffee Prices Persist
(Sep 6, 2002)
The bulk of all coffee produced in the world is raised on small farms of only a few acres or less.
Market Analysis: Sep 06, 2002
(Sep 6, 2002)
The wheat market is finally responding to low production and better demand, and corn is following suit.
Market Plus: Sep 06, 2002
(Sep 6, 2002)
This week our analyst is Doug Hjort and if you've been following Doug over the years, at least for the last year anyway, he's been talking about tighter world wheat supplies.
