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Agriculture
The great pumpkin shortage!
Sep 20, 2011
Growers say Hurricane Irene's final trick on the Northeast is a devastated autumn pumpkin harvest.
Hold that PB&J -- peanut prices are going up
by
Kai Ryssdal
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
by
Jeff Horwich
Sep 12, 2011
A key ingredient in fertilizer, phosphorus is becoming more rare, more expensive -- which is stimulating some innovative ways to find more.
Security costs skyrocketed in private sector after 9/11
by
Jeff Horwich
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.
Texas drought means higher beef prices
by
Adriene Hill
Sep 2, 2011
Prices will rise for ground beef first, then steaks, as ranchers begin culling their herds due to extreme drought.
Hot temps melt away Texas' agriculture business
Aug 22, 2011
Record heat has Texas farmers and ranchers scrambling to stay in business.
Mixed outlook for nation's farmers
by
Adriene Hill
Aug 15, 2011
As extreme weather drives up commodities prices, it's translating into higher prices for consumers and more profits for unaffected farmers.
For public good, not for profit.
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
Fishermen become farmers at 'Cod Academy'
by
Tom Porter
Jul 28, 2011
Aquaculture is gaining popularity. Now there's a program in Maine to teach old fishermen a new trick: fish farming.
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.