If you’ve been to a supermarket lately, you’ve probably noticed that food prices are soaring. And that spells an opportunity for investors. Asset-management expert John Stephenson offers tips for small investors aiming to tap i…
Global food prices rose to a record high last month, overtaking even the levels seen during the 2007-2008 food crisis.
The UN Food and Agricultural Organization said its food price index rose to 214.7 points last month, an increase of almost 4.2% fro…
Florida declared a state of emergency because of the threat of damage to crops from cold weather.
Temperatures in central and northern Florida could fall as low as 26 degrees Fahrenheit tonight, Bloomberg News reported.
“The coldest night is actua…
Since the mad cow scare of 2003, South Korea has been a tough market for U.S. beef: The country first banned it, then severely limited imports. But a pending new trade agreement could mark the resumption of normal trade and the…
Deere & Co. (DE) reported earnings of $1.07 per share for the quarter ended Oct. 31, compared with a loss of 53 cents per share a year ago.
The earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 included charges worth 76 cents per share related to th…