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Food Prices To Rise Above Inflation Rate

posted on February 8, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Food Prices To Rise Above Inflation Rate
As snow falls across America, the reduction of drought is slight. This week’s snow cover map from Intellicast shows increasing snowpack in the northern states. But it it’s nowhere near the amount needed as evidenced by the University of... Full Story

UN says food prices drop again

posted on January 14, 2013 at 9:17 AM

A U.N. agency plays down fears of a looming world food crisis as international coordination and flagging demand have led to a drop in food prices for the third consecutive month in December. Full Story

Drought conditions ease in key Midwest farm states

posted on October 19, 2012 at 3:30 PM

Recent storms have eased drought conditions in several key Midwest farming states where the corn harvest is wrapping up. Full Story

UN: Food prices likely to remain volatile, high

posted on October 19, 2012 at 3:27 PM

The United Nations says prices for rice, wheat and other key foods are expected to remain volatile and possibly increase, and poor farmers and consumers especially in Africa, will be hurt most. Full Story

Drought Pushes Pork Prices

posted on September 28, 2012 at 4:22 PM

Drought Pushes Pork Prices
The great drought of 2012 is making a significant impact on livestock producers. A small harvest is driving up prices that will likely remain high after rain begins to fall. Full Story

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