agriculture

Top Six Meat Recalls in U.S. History

Nation & World - February 20, 2008

Compiled by the US News library staff. more >>

Beef Recall Latest in a Bad Year

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - February 20, 2008

The U.S. has just ended what may be the worst year ever for beef safety. more >>

The Dangers From Rising Food Prices

By Kevin Whitelaw - Nation & World - February 8, 2008

Costlier commodities could trigger unrest in poor countries and may curtail food aid to refugees. more >>

How the Potato Can Relieve World Hunger

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - February 7, 2008

The U.N. promotes the root vegetable to feed the hungry and spur economic growth. more >>

Agriculture as Economic Stimulus

By Kent Garber - Nation & World - January 25, 2008

As a new agriculture secretary is confirmed, questions remain about farming subsidies. more >>

Subsidies and High Crop Prices

By Matthew Bandyk - Money - January 24, 2008

Not everyone is a fan of the commodity boom. Some blame federal policy for higher feed and food bills. more >>

Growth Areas: Seeds and Fertilizer

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - January 24, 2008

These companies profit from the commodities run-up indirectly but handsomely. more >>

Investing in Commodities Funds

By Kirk Shinkle and Katy Marquardt - Money - January 24, 2008

Just a few exchange-traded funds and notes provide access to this tricky market. more >>

A Long-Term Bull on Agriculture

By Liz Wolgemuth - Money - January 24, 2008

But fund manager Jeff Auxier warns that some commodity-related stocks are too hot to handle now. more >>

3 Farm-Equipment Stocks to Watch

By Katy Marquardt - Money - January 24, 2008

One avenue into the commodity boom is through companies that sell machinery to farmers. more >>

What's Pushing Up Crop Prices

By Luke Mullins - Money - January 24, 2008

Five key factors have fueled the boom, and the outlook is for continuing strong demand. more >>

Cashing In on the Commodities Boom

By Luke Mullins - Money - January 24, 2008

What's behind rising crop prices and how you can invest in what goes into your cereal box. more >>

Cloned Meat Is Safe—But Let's Not Sell It

By Sarah Baldauf - Health - January 15, 2008

The FDA isn't worried about an effect on health but wants change to come slowly. more >>

Farm Bill Reform Fails

News Desk - December 11, 2007

The Senate today blocked an amendment that would cut farm subsidies and replace them with stronger crop insurance for all farmers. more >>

Congress Watch: Energy and Farming

News Desk - December 3, 2007

After a two-week Thanksgiving break, Congress will be back in action—or inaction—this week with a full agenda on its plate. more >>

Alec Baldwin Lobbies Clinton on Unhealthful Foods

News Desk - November 14, 2007

With the Senate poised to take up the massive farm bill, Hollywood activist Alec Baldwin is pressuring presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton to vote in favor of programs to ban unhealthful snack foods from schools. more >>

Congress Watch: Tardy Appropriations

News Desk - November 12, 2007

With time running out before the Thanksgiving holiday and the continuing resolution to fund the federal government set to expire Friday, Congress, now more than a month into the new fiscal year, will be busy after Veterans Day keeping the government financially afloat and debating appropriations bills. more >>