Right now, there aren’t enough sheep in the world to meet a growing demand for wool.
Some are looking for new uses for fleeces while others shift to breeds that don’t produce much wool at all.
Some homeowners are filling their walls with eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic insulation — but that can be costly.
An explanation of the CRB raw industrials spot price index, a “predictor” of macroeconomic trends.
Once a global leader in wool, there are now just two mills operating in the state.