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Oklahoma drought brings record number of cattle to auction
Aug 5, 2011
But southeastern farmers -- who just got out of a drought themselves -- are now looking to replenish their herds
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Fishermen become farmers at 'Cod Academy'
Jul 28, 2011
Aquaculture is gaining popularity. Now there's a program in Maine to teach old fishermen a new trick: fish farming.
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Inventor develops low-maintenance grass seed
Jul 19, 2011
He says his lawns require no fertilizer and little watering. Homeowners and others see it as a way to save money.
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Orange juice prices near two-year high
Jul 15, 2011
Pestilence and mother nature damage orange crops in Florida and Brazil, raising juice prices to near their historic high.
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Rooster feathers prized by fishermen are now popular in hair salons
Jul 4, 2011
Competition between anglers and stylists threatens a shortage of rooster feathers. Producers look to boost supply.
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G-20 ministers discuss food security
Jun 22, 2011
Agriculture ministers from the G-20 meet in Paris to discuss ways of curbing food price rises and ending hunger.
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Probationers could be allowed to work on farms in Georgia
Jun 16, 2011
In response to the state's new strict immigration law, and the shortage of farmers that followed, Georgia governor Nathan Deal has proposed allowing probationers to fill the void on farms.
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Miracle-Gro in your pot
Jun 14, 2011
Fertilizer producer Scotts eyes the huge, legal marijuana market.
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USDA: Corn stocks at near-historic lows
Jun 9, 2011
And since corn is in everything from food to fuel, prices all over the world could rise.
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Corn supply, and its effect on food prices
Jun 9, 2011
The floods in the Midwest are hurting corn supply, which could affect the rest of the food industry.
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