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High Tech Cactus - thieves beware; Saguaros to get microchips
Under developmentThis is a huge problem in Arizona and even down in Mexico. " TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Some of Arizona's famed saguaro cactuses soon will be more difficult to...
created by World_Groove | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Indian state government encourages people to eat rats
Authorities in the Indian province of Bihar are encouraging people to eat rats as a way of reducing dependence on grains affected by rising food prices and reducing the population of rats."A state government in...Argentina: President Christina Fernandez drops grain tax hike
In reaction to yesterday´s decision by Argentinean Congress to reject a bill on grain tax hike, President Christina Fernandez de Kichner decided to drop such proposal. This decision is a double defeat for the current government. On one hand, it represents a forced bow...Argentinean Senate defeats presidential grain-export tax package
It has been a treacherous morning after the Argentinean Vice President Julio Cobos voted at Congress against the proposal of President Christina Fernandez for a grain export tax. By casting a single decisive vote,...US and EU urged to cut biofuels
G8 summit in Japan has started with the calls for enhancing food security and reducing trade barriers on farming products. Leaders have urged to tackle the food crisis on a priority basis. UN secretary general...Floods cause corn prices to hit record high
Corn prices hit a record high today as a result of the flooding in the Midwest. "The worst flooding in the Midwest for 15 years sent fresh shocks to global markets and consumers on Monday as corn prices hit...Food prices to stay high for a decade
An FAO summit held in response to the glopbal food crisis has concluded that the era of cheap food for the Earth is over, and that global food prices are likely to remain high for at least the next decade. This...Price For A Pint is Pinching Microbrewers
Sadly, the price of 2007's world's most popular drink may be on the rise.There were a number of reports by Canadian news outlets yesterday (and, according to Google news, New Zealand outlets as well) that,...Japan: Where has all the butter gone?
Unfortunately, worldwide food shortages are nothing new. It is not uncommon to hear such stories reported from developing countries, but now wealthier, more industrialized nations are feeling the effects as well....
created by Diana Geneviève | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Wal-Mart-owned Sam's Club rationing rice
"BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Sam's Club, the membership warehouse division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., is limiting how much rice customers can buy because of what it calls "recent supply and demand trends." ...Canada is deciding next US President
The involvement of the Canadian government in determining the Democratic challenger to Bush's successor is pretty remarkable."The NAFTA-Gate controversy has taken another turn, one that could potentially boomerang...The Case Against Ethanol & Other Plant-Based Biofuels
" One tank of ethanol for the average SUV requires enough grain to feed a person for a year! Every time you fill up your SUV with ethanol, you’re using enough grain to feed a person for one full year."Top Soup Trends for 2008
This press release from Campbell's Soup forecasts top soup trends for 2008 cclassified as 'emerging' or 'embraced' trends in soup. I'm ok with mum's chicken rather than rhubarb or fig soup."Beets, Farro, Fig...Diabetics: Eat your Chia Pet
The Ancient Aztec seed grains used in growing your Chia pet have been found to help diabetics and those with blood pressure and heart disease problems. Who knew eating your Chia pet may save you thousands in...
created by Barry Artiste | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Led Zeppelin reunites for one show in London
Classic rock bohemoths Led Zeppelin are reuniting for a single show--their first show together in twelve years--later this fall in London. The show will feature all original members of the band, except, of...
created by lickyourheart | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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