From Spanish Taberna, 'Yo Soy Espanol'
Jun 16th, 2008 · Esteban Navarro loves Spain, so much that he welcomes travelers to Madrid's Casa Alberto with "Yo Soy Espanol."
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Flooded Farmers at a Loss in Iowa *
Jun 14th, 2008 · The floods in the Midwest have killed nearly 3 million acres of corn and soy bean crops in Iowa. David Miller, a farmer and economist with the Iowa Farm Bureau, talks with NPR's Scott Simon about how the flood is affecting his crops, and what this means for the food supply.
U.S. Biodiesel Subsidies Anger Europeans
Apr 10th, 2008 · The U.S. biodiesel industry is in a jam. The price of the raw material it uses most, soy oil, has shot up even faster than crude oil, all but pricing the alternative fuel out of the U.S. market. A hefty tax credit and a big leap in exports to Europe are keeping the industry afloat, angering Europeans, who accuse Americans of flooding their market with artificially cheap fuel.
Argentine Farmers Suspend Strike over Soy Tax
Apr 4th, 2008 · In Argentina, a showdown between farmers and the new president is riveting the nation. Farmers are angry over a new tax on soy exports -- so they went on strike for three weeks, paralyzing supermarkets and exports. They've suspended the strike but vow to resume it if their demands aren't met.
Growing Trade Ties China to Latin America
Apr 1st, 2008 · Hungry for trade with resource-rich Latin America, the Chinese are binding themselves closer to the continent, snapping up commodities such as Brazilian soy in record amounts. However, some in Brazil see China as a threat as well as an opportunity.
U.S. Farmers Plan to Cut Corn, Boost Soy, Wheat
Apr 1st, 2008 · The agriculture commodities markets have recently experienced historic levels of volatility. The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday released its plantings report, which outlines what farmers intend to grow this year. The news has implications beyond the trading floor.
Soy Lover Reels from Recent Health News ****
Feb 13th, 2006 · Commentator John McCann was big on soy products -- until a recent study found they may do nothing to lower cholesterol and risk of heart disease. What's a soy lover to do? McCann is a columnist for The Herald-Sun in Durham, N.C.
Midwest Drought Hits Soy, Corn Crops Hard
Aug 9th, 2005 · The U.S. Midwest continues to suffer a severe drought. As many as 34,000 farmers are complaining their crops are suffering, with corn and soy crops being hit especially hard.
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