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Wheat prices jumped 50%, but traders and politicians staying calm
Sep 22, 2011
The price for wheat per ton nearly doubled, due to drought in many of the wheat-producing parts of the world, but economists and analysts don't expect a worldwide panic.
Russian wheat ban raises price fears
Tom Esslemont Sep 22, 2011
Russian farmers can no longer sell their wheat outside of Russia because of a brutal heatwave and devastating wildfires there. The export limits have raised fears that global food prices may skyrocket as a result.
A new beginning for meatpacking plant
Sep 22, 2011
In 2008, federal agents walked into a kosher meatpacking plant in Iowa and walked out with almost 400 people. At the time it was the biggest immigration raid in U.S. history. For the tiny town of Postville and its main employer, it was devastating. Now, the plant is trying to get back on its feet. Jeff Horwich reports.
NYC community gardens threatened by commercial development
Jill Barshay Sep 22, 2011
Urban gardeners in New York City are protesting proposed rules that would allow currently banned commercial development of city-owned community gardens.
And now you can buy wine from the vending machine...
Daryl Paranada Aug 17, 2010
These days, it seems you can buy everything from a vending machine - DVDs, iPods, and of course, good, ol' fashioned candy. Well, now you can add...
Fresh from the oven: A Pop-Tarts store in Times Square
Daryl Paranada Aug 17, 2010
What's popping up in New York Times Square? A store for pop-tarts!...
Crop Mobs build community on the farm
Janet Babin Sep 22, 2011
There's a movement afoot for the landless to help out on sustainable and community farms -- not for money, but not for free either. The model of this movement is based on an age old economic model: the barter system. Janet Babin reports.
Stockpiles, U.S. farmers might pick up wheat slack
Christopher Werth Sep 22, 2011
The surging price of wheat has raised fears that other grain-growing countries might begin hoarding their own supplies. But the U.S. might also be able to help with the shortage.
What's making farmers markets grow?
Adriene Hill Sep 22, 2011
The USDA says the number of farmers' markets shot up 16% in the last year. Why? Adriene Hill reports.
Louisiana shrimpers getting set to return to work
Adriene Hill Sep 22, 2011
Louisiana officials meet tomorrow to set the start of the fall shrimping season in the Gulf of Mexico. Not everyone is thrilled at the idea of going back to the work.
