Bruce Frasier sweats in the 106F heat at his Carrizo Springs, Tex., farm while stacking 42-pound boxes of cantaloupes bound for Kroger (KR) supermarkets and Wal-Mart Stores (WMT). But he’s turning away all offers for his most prized commodity: water. Texas’s worst drought since record-keeping began in 1895 is
Winter is a special season in the vineyard — dormant, still and full of potential. Harvest is over, cover crops have been planted and erosion control measures are in place. It’s our one quiet season and a time to reflect on the challenges and successes of previous vintages and to begin planning for the next. [...]
According to figures from ASOEX fresh fruit exports to Europe have, on average, decreased in the last 4 years although exports worldwide have actually increased. There has been a rise in exports to emerging markets such as the Middle East and Asia. Some individual fruit has nevertheless seen a marked increase in exports to Europe, [...]
U.S. corn futures are expected to open higher Monday amid concerns about the South American crop and whether U.S. farmers will plant enough acres in 2011 to stave off a supply crisis. Chicago Board of Trade futures are expected to open 3 to 5 cents higher. In overnight trade, corn for March delivery was up [...]
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