Friday, February 25, 2011

Clinton says agriculture holds the key; Relax, enjoy a cigar...somewhere else; Renewable energy heats up; Increased Food Access; Farmer's Market report

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Oil futures hate uncertainty; Food Checkout Week continues; Longer ragweed season confirmed; "Drive Electric Tour" coming to the Farmer's Market

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February 23, 2011

Ag economist believes food vs fuel debate could soon hit boiling point, end of school hunger could be in sight, consumer confidence on the rise...for now and Ken Pierce of Pierce's Fresh Fruit in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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February 21, 2011

Senate ag committee hearing held, America's Great Outdoor Iniative, Vilsack testifies on ag economy, and Lucille of Sugar Loaf Orchards at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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February 18, 2011

NC governor releases budget recommendations, NY cotton futures hit $2 a pound, House Speaker Boehner says entitlements need to be addressed, and flu virus operating outside this year's vaccine, plus Lisa at L&G Farm at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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February 17, 2011

American's failing health test, White House budget on the line, conservation tax deductions proposed, and Ethanol running at Daytona this weekend, plus Annie with Bee Blessed Pure Honey at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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February 16, 2011

Sec. Vilsack argues Obama's USDA spending cuts, SC fertilizer plant burns, NYSE to be combined with the German exchange, food prices on the rise, and Perry in the Market Grill in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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February 15, 2011

House Ag Committee to study regulations, cotton clothing prices to increase, Canada to have animal traceback before 2012economist sees rising food demand, and Stephanie of Ronnie Moore's Produce in the Farmers Area at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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February 14, 2011

Obama speaks to farmers need for internet access, failure to support corn-based ethanol carries long-term consequences, for Valentine's Day choose dark chocolate, and Roberts Family Farm in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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February 11, 2011

In spite of recent rains, drought conditions strengthen, EPA under congressional fire, USTR announces S. Korean FTA plan, Cotton Inc. initative paying off, and Sadie with Joyce's Produce in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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February 8, 2011

Strategic water use plan for North Carolina unveiled, agriculture asked to make big spending cuts in Washington, world food prices hit historic peak in January, and Vicky at LuMil Vinyards in the Market Shoppes at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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February 4, 2011

NC Ag commissioner says agriculture shinign star during economic hard times, legislation would reign in EPA E-15 car to run in Daytona 500, and Jennifer Porter of Rainbow Meadow Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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February 3, 2011

Punxsatawney Phil says Spring will come early this year....maybe, most states moving on health care, tangerine tomatoes contain better lycopene, and Betty with Tart Farms at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Dietary Guidelines Released; Judge Declares Obamacare Unconstitutional; Darker Veggies Better for You; White House Begins "Startup America" Initiative; Valentines Gifts at the Farmer's Market

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February 1, 2011

Department of the Navy abandons OLF in North Carolina, USDA issues new dietary guidelines regarding sodium intake, wind industry rebounding, and Shane with Ya's Best Products at the State Farmers' Market in Raleigh.

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