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03/17/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Inflation, soaring oil prices hobble farmers worldwide
Inflation and increased energy costs have been exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with inflation hitting a record high of 7.9 percent the past week. Even red diesel, which is commonly used for farm operations, is now reaching all-time highs. The continuous optimism just a few weeks ago about the U.S. long-grain rice crop being able […]
03/15/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Urban gardening: How to grow lettuce in small spaces
Growing plants in a container is a common practice for urban residents, such as those living in apartments. It is also a good way to grow vegetation, as the containers can be brought indoors during the colder weather and left outdoors during spring. Lettuce, a cool-season crop, develops best in cool but not chilling temperatures. […]
03/11/2022
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By Mary Villareal
McDonald’s pulls out of Russia, causes frenzy among population trying to get their last fast food fix
Fast-food giant McDonald’s recently announced store closures in Russia following the country’s invasion of Ukraine, causing a buying frenzy from hungry customers. One McDonald’s lover went viral for filling their fridge full of burgers. Many others have started selling Big Macs online for as high as £250 ($325.96) after McDonald’s announced that it is closing its 850 […]
03/10/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Price of wheat soars to record high as war between Russia and Ukraine continues
The war between Russia and Ukraine has already driven up gas prices. Now, the price for wheat has also surged to its highest level. Wheat price is now at a record $12.94 per bushel, up 70 percent over the last month, as measured by a futures contract on the Chicago Board of Trade. The conflict […]
03/03/2022
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By Mary Villareal
PANIC BUYING: Hong Kong supermarkets emptied ahead of mass COVID testing that’s likely to unleash another “casedemic”
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam called for calm on Tuesday, March 1, after residents emptied supermarkets as they began stocking up on produce and other necessities following reports of a compulsory mass Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and possible city-wide lockdown. Local media reported that testing will begin after March 17, sparking concerns that many will […]
02/17/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Products that will be harder to find as supply issues persist
Despite signs of a return to pre-pandemic normalcy in 2021, supply issues in grocery stores are still evident at the start of 2022. The shortages are scattered, with certain products becoming harder to find as supply issues persist. Katie Denis, vice president of research for the Consumer Brands Association, said the situation is not widespread. “It’s not like […]
02/10/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Survival tips: How to prepare for an economic downturn
The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, inflation and supply chain issues all contribute to the financial problems that the world is experiencing today. While people don’t know what will happen next, working toward financial freedom and preparing for an economic downturn are worthy endeavors. Getting hit with a major impediment that could affect finances, such as […]
02/08/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Hong Kong residents stock up on food, supplies as COVID ravages city
Hong Kong residents have been crowding supermarkets and community food markets, stocking up on vegetables, noodles and other necessities as record numbers of Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) infection overwhelm the city. Meanwhile, transport disruptions are happening at the border with mainland China. A special administrative region of China, Hong Kong reported a record of 614 coronavirus cases on […]
02/02/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Food shortages worse than Americans expect as omicron exacerbates supply chain crisis
Food shortages in America are getting worse, and only a few know the real extent of it so far. A farming insider recently noted that costs for fertilizers will make it impossible to profitably plant corn in 2022 as input costs for fertilizer, liquid nitrogen and seeds see a three to four-fold increase in prices. […]
01/27/2022
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By Mary Villareal
Farmers around the globe now feeling the pinch of higher fertilizer prices and more
The high fertilizer costs are now weighing on farmers in the developing world, with many forced to cut back on production. This could signal global food prices to go even higher this year after hitting decade-highs in 2021. The problem lies in global energy costs, which have now flowed through into fertilizer prices. Moreover, fertilizer […]
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