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Fewer trees in Texas
Dec 22, 2011
The Lone Star State loses as many as half a billion trees in 2011 -- and that's not including the wildfires.
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'Chicken feed' loses meaning
Nov 21, 2011
Tyson Foods profits took a dive due to higher grain costs.
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Italy's other crisis: White truffle shortage
Nov 9, 2011
A dry summer has hurt the white truffle harvest in Italy, leaving an impact on the usually lucrative market.
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The great pumpkin shortage!
Sep 20, 2011
Growers say Hurricane Irene's final trick on the Northeast is a devastated autumn pumpkin harvest.
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Hold that PB&J -- peanut prices are going up
Sep 14, 2011
This final note today, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture -- and, incidentally, bad news for the children of the Ryssdal household.
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The end of phosphorus
Sep 12, 2011
A key ingredient in fertilizer, phosphorus is becoming more rare, more expensive -- which is stimulating some innovative ways to find more.
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Security costs skyrocketed in private sector after 9/11
Sep 7, 2011
It's estimated that U.S. private businesses have spent at least an extra $10 billion a year on security since 9/11, for even the least expected sort of threats.
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Texas drought means higher beef prices
Sep 2, 2011
Prices will rise for ground beef first, then steaks, as ranchers begin culling their herds due to extreme drought.
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Hot temps melt away Texas' agriculture business
Aug 22, 2011
Record heat has Texas farmers and ranchers scrambling to stay in business.
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Mixed outlook for nation's farmers
Aug 15, 2011
As extreme weather drives up commodities prices, it's translating into higher prices for consumers and more profits for unaffected farmers.
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