Is The Economy Heading Into A Deflationary Spiral?
Nov 14th, 2008 · One year ago, economists were worried about inflation. Now, they are worried about deflation — prices for everything from corn to soybeans to gold are falling.
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A Never-Ending Battle Over Farming With Chemicals *
Oct 13th, 2008 · The Griffieons, who run a 1,150-acre farm in Iowa, disagree about whether to use chemicals on their corn and soybeans. They reserve a 10-acre plot for experiments with organic farming, but the crop yield wasn't as hearty as those sprayed with pesticides.
Take Me To Your Leader: Ted Nugent Or Jesus? *
Aug 26th, 2008 · David Greene is traveling the country in search of local leaders. Along the journey, he meets a soybean farmer who has diversified into the frog legs business to ward off trouble. Greene also tells Madeleine Brand about a ferryboat captain hard-pressed to choose between Ted Nugent and Jesus Christ as a role model.
Midwest Flooding Raises Costs of Staple Crops *
Jun 23rd, 2008 · For farmers living along the Mississippi River in Iowa, the flooding has been financially devastating. Thousands of acres of farmland in the Midwest are still underwater. And it couldn't have come at a worse time — prices for corn and soybeans are at record levels.
Michigan Schools Embrace Wind Power, Biodiesel
Apr 4th, 2008 · A rural school district in Michigan has gone green. One school powers itself with wind turbines, and students soon will press oil from soybeans and sunflowers for biodiesel. The district's efforts are saving money -- and preparing kids for green careers.
Fun Facts About Mattoon, Ill., World Bagel Capital
Dec 18th, 2007 · Want to study up on soybean hybrids or enjoy some really good bagels? Mattoon, Ill. -- where plans to create a new, more environmentally friendly coal plant are moving forward -- is the place to visit.
Rising Food Costs Threatens Inflation *
Dec 17th, 2007 · As consumers digest higher energy prices, it looks like rising food costs will also cut into household budgets. Grain prices are soaring. Wheat prices have jumped to an all-time high of more than $10 a bushel. Corn and rice prices are up, and soybeans are the highest in more than three decades.
Soybean Trade Drives Forest Destruction in Brazil **
Nov 12th, 2007 · In Brazil, a fast-growing soybean industry is fueled by demand from Europe and China. But foreign consumers are also pressuring Brazilian farmers to stop clearing tropical forests, a major storehouse of the carbon that contributes to global warming.
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