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Tomato war fought by Mexican and U.S. growers
Oct 18, 2012
Florida tomato farmers are pushing the Obama administration to end a 16-year-old tomato import agreement with Mexico. Critics smell election-year pandering and worry about Mexican retaliation against other U.S. industries.
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A food fight over the label 'genetically engineered'
Oct 17, 2012
A California ballot initiative would require labels on foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients. Food makers and producers of genetically modified seeds say the crops are safe and labels will only frighten consumers.
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Farm apprenticeships grow in popularity
Oct 17, 2012
A growing number of people are taking up organic farming apprenticeships -- called WWOOFing for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.
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Obama-backed battery maker goes bankrupt
Oct 17, 2012
Mitt Romney claims battery maker A123's bankruptcy is another example of Obama's bad record of picking winners, but has the administration really performed as poorly as the GOP says?
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Betting the farm on rising food prices
Oct 16, 2012
Could speculators be at the heart of increasing food prices?
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Levi's launches 'trashy' line of jeans
Oct 16, 2012
Wearing the new jeans, made with 20 percent recycled plastic bottles, may say as much about your commitment to the environment as your taste in fashion.
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California climate change law faces legal test
Oct 16, 2012
Today a 9th Circuit court in San Francisco hears arguments on the legality of California's, first in the nation, low carbon regulation for transport fuel. The case may determine whether California becomes the U.S. leader in climate litigation.
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Pennsylvania allows fracking on public college campuses
Oct 12, 2012
Pennsylvania's state colleges have been hit hard by budget cuts. Now the state is allowing natural-gas drilling on campuses to raise money for the system.
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Rising milk prices affect foods from pizza to nachos
Oct 10, 2012
Many dairy farmers culled their herds because of high feed prices caused by the drought, reducing the supply of milk. Price increases will flow through many food products beyond a carton of milk.
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Amish farmers become progressive to compete
Oct 9, 2012
Increased competition in farming has led Amish farmers to become more progressive in order to stay in business.
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